
We had a single mission: Go to Altoona and learn what made the city tick.
Altoona was a quiet, quaint, sleepy town upon our visit. End of summer, beginning of fall. Locals were confused why we travelled to Altoona for our journey — we were too. The images captured reflect our entire journey from start-to-finish, from my viewpoint and Tyler’s suggestions. All in all, we explored the city for 8 hours, before we headed back to the Happy Valley to reflect on the trip and present our findings.
After our presentation, we were informed that we were supposed to go to Boalsburg. Oh well, we still had a great time and became great friends.
The Pictures

City Hall Commons Apartments: 2.3/5 on Google

Tom and Joe's Diner

Serving Altoona since 1933

The Bat-dumpster

Friendly neighbors

Rails for as far as the eye could see


A giant complex owned by the Shriner's

Not a casino, but a nursing home!

Training capsule from the Columbia mission

Sheetz HQ

The Knickerbocker Tavern!

Local fire station

Tyler enjoyed the trains


Sheetz corporate headquarters

We asked ourselves the same question









All invented in Altoona!

Boyer Candy's plant, home of the Clark bar and Mallo Cup

We took a visit to the outlet store

Tyler had a great time

Witnessed a train at the Horseshoe Curve

A 220-degree curve, crucial to supplying forces in WWII