Area Info

The city of Altoona and the charming towns that surround it are full of hospitality-filled, locally-owned-and-operated lodging facilities and restaurants offering the most comfortable stays and best tastes of Central Pennsylvania. We are very proud of our long-standing reputation of rolling out the red carpet, and we are anxious to meet you.

It's not difficult to get to Altoona/Blair County, we're right in the middle of everything! 80 percent of all northeast business centers are no more than four away. Blair County's convenient location is enhanced by an efficient highway system, including US Interstate 99, Routes 220, 22,  36 and 764. The new Interstate 99/Route 220 corridor that runs north and south through the county will eventually link Interstate 80 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Harrisburg and Pittsburgh are only a few hours away. The Washington Beltway, leading to Washington D.C. and Baltimore, is as little as a two-hour drive away. Philadelphia is a 4-hour commute by car.

Altoona/ Blair County is located in Central Pennsylvania and boasts four distinct and beautiful seasons, with temperatures that range between 70 and 90 degrees in the summer to 40 degrees and lower in the winter. Activities for everyone abound with a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities, heritage and historical sites, arts and culture, sports and entertainment. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, an extended vacation or a future home, Altoona/Blair County is the perfect fit for you.

Employers in the region boast low turnover rates and the ability to find qualified applicants for positions within their companies, especially since the area surrounding the I-99 corridor graduates 9,500 students with advanced degrees each year, covering all disciplines. The largest industry in Central Pennsylvania is agriculture, followed closely by the tourism and hospitality industry.