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DelGrosso's Park and Laguna Splash is a family-oriented amusement park located in Tipton, Pennsylvania, a northern suburb of Altoona, Pennsylvania. DelGrosso Park features 2 parks in one. The beautiful Laguna Splash water park,lazy river, water slides and pool on one side and amusement park rides on the other side. A walkway from one park to the other makes it easy for guests to hop from one side to the other. Kiddie rides and adult rides highlight the other side of the park. Enjoy the fabulous

Penn State Altoona is a full service 4-year campus located approximately 45 minutes from the Penn State's main campus at University Park. Twenty-one baccalaureate degrees, 5 associate degrees along with several Minors are offered at this branch campus. Conveniently located near I-99 in the beautiful Central PA Mountains.

Peoples Natural Gas Field, which opened in 1999 is home to the minor league Altoona Curve baseball team an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The stadium is set against the backdrop of the beautiful Allegheny Mountains and the oldest wooden roller coaster at the adjacent Lakemont Park. The ballpark is modeled after a railroad roundhouse tying in the railroad industry which was a major foundation of the Altoona heritage which is still present to this day. Fun for the whole family!

The Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark is a renowned internationally as a tourist destination. The landmark, which opened in 1854 by the Pennsylvania Railroad, is the oldest train watching location in the United States, This 2,375 foot scenic destination is operated by the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum and is accessed by a funicular as well as 194 steps. Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking and bathrooms are available. Fun for the entire family! -Constructed by 450 workers