| set near eateries and shops in downtown altoona, this informal hotel is 8 minutes' walk from the railroaders memorial museum, and 2 miles from both penn state altoona and interstate 99. airy, laid-back rooms offer complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. other amenities include a cafe/bar, an indoor pool and a gym. casual 1-bedroom suites add pull-out sofas. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. children age 17 and under stay at no extra charge with an adult. coin-operated laundry facilities are available
University Park Airport 51 min
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (7 min)
Cathedral and history Horseshoe Curve (13 min)
Scenic 2,375-foot section of railway line open since 1834 accessed by funicular & 194 steps. Lakemont Park (12 min)
Circa-1894 amusement park offers adult rides & kiddie games, plus the world's oldest roller coaster. A Quaint Corner Children's Museum & Discovery Center (13 min)
Hands-on activities for kids ranging from babies to school age, including crafts, science & theater. Leap the Dips (12 min)
Roller coaster Castle Halloween Museum (3 min) Valley View County Park (8 min)
Wooded, community park offering open green space, picnic pavilions, a playground & sports fields. Alto Model Train Museum Association (9 min) DelGrosso’s Amusement Park and Laguna Splash Water Park (19 min)
Expansive attraction featuring rides, a water park, carnival games, mini-golf & go-karts. Railroaders Memorial Museum (8 min)
Museum offering exhibits on the lives & contributions of railroad workers & their families. Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (19 min)
Trails follow an 1800s rail line at this park with a replica engine house & a nearby stone tunnel. Baker Mansion History Museum (7 min) Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (5 min)
Museum, art, and art museum Canoe Creek State Park (21 min)
This 958-acre park with a lake for boating offers hiking trails, picnic areas & rentable cabins. | 
