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Weekend Activities in and around Altoona

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Pennsylvania

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Pennsylvania Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to...

Altoona Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Altoona area

Altoona PA Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Altoona area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic produce...

Altoona Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Blair County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Blair County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Blair County Pennsylvania area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Pennsylvania PA

Pennsylvania Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Pennsylvania. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at...

Find Pennsylvania Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Pennsylvania haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Pennsylvania corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Pennsylvania PA

We have the best Pennsylvania apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Pennsylvania. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple...

Make a difference in Altoona! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Altoona area and around the...

Pennsylvania 4th of July 2011 Fireworks, Parades and Independence Day Events

Pennsylvania Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks in Pennsylvania including Events, Schedules and Parades. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more!...

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Altoona - Find Altoona area shops and restaurants for gifts and dining

On February 14 sweethearts in Altoona will join millions across America in a centuries’ old tradition of exchanging valentines, but this holiday as we now understand it has come...

Best Fall Foliage 2010 in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania fall foliage 2010 is in full color this time of year and we’ve found some great places to enjoy it. Around Pennsylvania can be found at this time of year. To...

Blair County Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Blair County

Looking for where to go Apple picking around Blair County this year? Look no further as we have collected some of the best Blair County Pennsylvania apple picking orchards, apple...

Find Black Friday Deals, Gift Ideas, and Holiday Shopping Locations in and around Altoona, PA

If you love the fray, seize the chance to shine on Black Friday! It’s the biggest, busiest shopping event of the year, and training for success starts here! Shops and stores...

Don't forget to show her that you love her, Mother's Day events in Altoona PA

Mother's Day approaches again and with it the puzzle of what to do. Not yet a century old, this American tradition is still young. So while more antique holidays have their...

Mother's Day Buffet

Assorted SaladsCheese & Fruit DisplayVegetable CruditeShrimp Bisque SoupTurkey Vegetable SoupCarving Station: Steamship Round of Beef & Pasta Station with ShrimpOn the...

Looking to hit the ski slopes in Pennsylvania this winter?

Looking to hit the ski slopes in Pennsylvania State this winter? - Where to go skiing in Pennsylvania state with maps, directions and ski conditions. Map of Pennsylvania...

Ice Skating Rinks for Blair County Pennsylvania - Maps and Directions

Ice Skating Rinks in Blair County Pennsylvania Mapped! - Where to ice skate, play hockey and have some winter fun in the Blair PA County area! Map of Blair County Ice Skating...

Blair County Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms for Blair County

Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Blair County, PA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Blair County, Pennsylvania. Here is a list of the...

Tyrone Senior Community Center Open House May 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

from:Blair Senior Services, Inc.

April 28, 2009 Residents invited to learn about community resources available through the Tyrone Senior Community Center. TYRONE, PA – The Tyrone Senior...

Pennsylvania 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Pennsylvania Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations Annual Fourth of July Celebration, Berwick, PA - July 4, 2009 Fourth of July Celebration,...

Pennsylvania St Patrick's Day Parades and Events for 2010

We have collected a number of Saint Patrick festivities across the state of Pennsylvania. They include local Pennsylvania events and parades that are going on to celebrate St....

A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Altoona Community Site!

Welcome to Altoona's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized...

Altoona, Pennsylvania holiday events and holiday shopping guide

'Tis the season to be jolly - and stressed out, overextended and downright "Grinch-y!" Here are some tips for reclaiming your holiday spirit (not to mention, your...

Pennsylvania Thanksgiving 2008 - Turkey Day Events, Pennsylvania Food Banks

It's the ideal time to "give back" to others in the Pennsylvania community and help make some happy Thanksgiving wishes come true. Consider donating extra food to a local...

St Patrick's Day parades and events for Pennsylvania

It's said that Patrick became Ireland's patron saint by driving the snakes from the Emerald Isle (throwing down the witty challenge, "All snakes wishing to remain in Ireland,...

Looking for tickets to a hot local event?

Standing in line for tickets is a drag! Whether it's a local sports event in the Altoona area, that can’t-miss “reunion” concert halfway across Pennsylvania, or the latest ...

Explore Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Get to know the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and all that it has to offer. One visit to the Academy and you will understand how extraordinary is our dual heritage as the...

Explore Pennsylvania: The Banana Factory

The Banana Factory, a community arts center and gallery, recognizes the importance of the visual arts and has dedicated itself to promoting and sharing them with everyone,...

Expore Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art contains over 225,000 works of art, and in its sweep of 200 captivating galleries visitors find many surprises and changing exhibitions. There are...

Explore Pennsylvania: James A. Michener Art Museum

In 1988, with the support of many dedicated citizens, the James A. Michener Art Museum opened as an independent, non-profit cultural institution dedicated to preserving,...

Explore Pennsylvania: Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College

In its first decade, the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College has offered a diversity of exhibitions and programming which have educated, influenced, and...

Turkey and trimmings and football, oh my! Thanksgiving Day info for Pennsylvania

Put on the pants with the stretchy waistband; it’s that time of year when we gather together to celebrate family, good fortune – and the fact that there are about 47...

Veterans Day history and parades for Pennsylvania

What does Veterans Day mean to Altoona and Blair county, PA? Veterans Day originally began as a way to honor the soldiers of World War I. Although the war...

Make Your Spirits Bright This Christmas!

'Tis the season to be jolly in Altoona, PA – but it might also be the season to be stressed out, overextended and downright “Grinch-y!” If you find yourself treating the...

Hail to the Chiefs

Think of it as the Mount Rushmore of holidays – sort of. President’s Day was designed as a tidy way to commemorate the February birthdays of two of our greatest leaders:...

Hey, Cupid! Over Here!

Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year. That’s a lot of pressure for most of us romantically-challenged types. Whether you’re paired off or single,...