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14 Places to Check Out in Altoona, PA

There's lots to do, you just have to know where to look.

Samantha Osborn

Sep 12, 2017

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Located in Central Pennsylvania, Altoona is a city with a lot to offer. Growing up 10 minutes away I was able to explore some hidden treasures that the city has to offer.

1. Tom & Joe's

Diner in the heart of Altoona with great food and a fun atmosphere.

2. The Altoona Curve (Peoples Natural Gas Field)

Who doesn't love baseball? Or at least the food? The curve is a great place to be in the summer, with unlimited access to food, fun, and sometimes fireworks (as well has other events).

3. The Horseshoe Curve

For those who enjoy railroads, the Horseshoe Curve is a very interesting stop in your trip to central PA

4. D'lites

Delights bakery in Lakemont is a small and sweet spot which houses some of the best cupcakes. They also serve breakfast and lunch!

5. Gardners Candy

Peanut butter meltaways. That's all you need.

6. Greenbean Coffee House

A new spot in Altoona, a cute shop that has a nice atmosphere and great coffee.

7. Uncle Joe's Woodshed

There are other stores (including Lock Haven) but this is definitely a store to stop at. Lots of cool finds in here, especially once the Christmas shop is open!

8. The Clay Cup

Another nice coffee shop in downtown Altoona that provides a nice, cozy spot to pass time. They also offer pottery painting!

9. The Mishler Theater

Another great place in Altoona to check out. Plays and other events are held here, as well as the rumor that it's haunted (every elementary schoolers biggest fear).

10. Benzels Pretzels

If you like pretzels of any kind, you have to stop here.

11. Boyer Candies

Home of the mallow cup!

12. Allegheny Crepes and Creamery

While this is actually in historic Hollidaysburg, it's still a spot worth checking out. They have a very open atmosphere and delicious food!

13. The Knickerbocker

A large restaurant with great food.

14. The Railroaders Museum

If you like trains, you should probably check out this area.

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It would be so much easier to just pay someone to do it for you

1. Figuring out when to start

2. Searching through list after list to get everything you need

3. Shopping for deals

4. Getting bins to put everything in

5. Figuring what you can’t live without

6. Going through clothes to find what you need

7. Finding out your siblings took something from you

8. Fighting with your parents.

9. Trying to plan things with your roommate

10. The fear of forgetting something

11. Move in day

Relatable moments from one of the best shows I have ever watched.

1. When you fail that midterm you studied so hard for.

2. When your crush finally texts back.

3. When payday comes around.

4. When you accidentally like someone's picture from 108 weeks ago.

5. When someone takes your unassigned assigned seat.

6. When your favorite character in your favorite TV series dies.

7. When that guy/girl you’ve been crushing on agrees to go on a date with you.

8. When you have so much to do, and such little motivation to do it.

9. When someone asks for your last fry.

10. When you try a new health-food craze.

11. When you get new clothing.

12. When you check your bank account.

13. When they're serving good food in the dining hall.

14. When someone tries to tell you what to do.

15. Or just your thoughts about life in general.

We all have that "I don't care" attitude.

1. Most students just take life day by day.

2. That means procrastinating, one day at a time.

3. College students don't mind dressing like crap sometimes.

4. In fact, dressing nice feels weird.

5. College students get so stressed that they contemplate dropping on a daily basis.

6. But most find another solution to deal with that stress.

7. And that solution can be pretty cheap. Anything over $5 is expensive.

8. One of the only things college students will spend money on is coffee.

9. College is just really expensive and you never forget how expensive it is.

10. But hey, we're getting a somewhat high-quality education, right?

11. We all really just want to pet dogs all day.

12. And eat pizza for every meal.

13. And stab the next person who asks us what we want to do with our life.

14. However, despite the stress and student loans, college is amazing and there's plenty of reasons to smile.

Thank you, April, for inspiring us with your wicked relatability.

Life is full of twists and turns, but you have to keep going.

1. Wallow.

2. Cry.

3. Get Angry.

4. Tell Someone You Love Them.

5. Forgive.

6. Let go of the negative people in your life.

7. Be yourself.

8. Swallow Your Pride.

9. Stop Freaking Out Over Your Body.

10. Say No.

11. Accept Love.

Girls; they're notoriously late.

1. You spontaneously tried a new hairstyle....that you hated

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3. You stabbed your eye with your mascara

4. You got caught stuck in bed checking social media

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6. You forgot to check the weather

7. You just don't mind being THAT girl

8. You decided to wear shorts and realize you have to shave your legs

9. Your bed was just too warm compared to the Antarctic weather outside

10. You debated too long on skipping class

11. Your roommate steals the shower before you

12. You're rewarding yourself for being on time last week

13. You overslept your alarm

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