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Fun Things To Do In Altoona, PA

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This corridor between Pittsburgh and harrisburg winds through a myriad of historical rural communities once part of the historic Main Line Canal. Today, these communities remain connected by Route 22, hiking, biking, and water trails, and a rich cultural legacy. Visitors can paddle the rivers that were the first transportation corridor from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh; hike or bike the trails that follow the route of the historic Pennsylvania Main Line Canal; visit the canal towns that preserve the heritage of a by-gone era. Skip to Best Time to Visit. View Map.

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Allegheny Ridge Heritage Area
Tourism in Altoona, PA USA

Part of the statewide Heritage Parks Program Heritage areas contain a multitude of cultural, historic, recreational, natural, and scenic resources of state and national significance that collectively exemplify the industrial heritage of Pennsylvania.

Save the Museum Science Night

things to do on a rainy day in Altoona, PA

Recreation in Altoona, PA USA

fun experiments and play in museum We will experiment with slime, glow sticks, and fizz, and the whole Museum will be open to play. The cost is $5 per person as usual, and accepting additional donations for our building improvement campaign. Snacks included.

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Best Time to Visit Altoona

The best time to visit Pennsylvania is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Altoona


Month	Low	Avg	High

January	18.2 F°	26.5 F°	34.8 F°

February	19.9 F°	29.1 F°	38.2 F°

March	27.5 F°	37.5 F°	47.5 F°

April	37.6 F°	48.9 F°	60.2 F°

May	47.4 F°	59.0 F°	70.6 F°

June	55.9 F°	67.2 F°	78.5 F°

July	60.3 F°	71.1 F°	81.9 F°

August	58.8 F°	69.8 F°	80.7 F°

September	52.5 F°	63.3 F°	74.0 F°

October	40.9 F°	51.9 F°	62.9 F°

November	33.1 F°	42.1 F°	51.0 F°

December	23.6 F°	31.5 F°	39.3 F°