BUILD YOUR BLAIR COUNTY BUCKET LIST Find unique adventures that you can only experience when visiting Blair County. Cool off at America’s only Italian-themed water park, Laguna Splash; ride the world’s oldest wooden roller coaster, Leap the Dips at Lakemont Park; discover the westernmost Revolutionary War site at Fort Roberdeau; try the famous Peanut Butter Meltaway from Gardners Candies; and have your photo taken in front of the factory where the popular toy Slinky is made. 800-842-5866, ExploreAltoona.com THE KILNS AT CANOE CREEK Hike to one of the main features at Canoe Creek State Park, the historic limestone kilns, and enjoy sighting woodland birds and wildflowers along the way. 800-842-5866, ExploreAltoona.com RAILROAD EXPERIENCES Enjoy a steam engine train excursion, watch trains traveling around the Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark and enjoy tasting railroad-themed wines. 800-842-5866, ExploreAltoona.com JOHNSTOWN: SERIOUS TRIPPING & FLIPPING GOOD TIMES Explore the newest attractions in Johnstown: on the water, the trails, and beyond. Paddle The Stonycreek’s longest continuous set of rapids in the eastern United States. Scream downhill on your mountain bike alongside the world’s steepest inclined plane—which, by the way, you can ride back to the top. Bike 46 miles on the rave-worthy Ghost Town Trail. Hit 140 miles of ATV trails at Rock Run. Get the idea? Bring your friends, and check out all the cool stuff you never thought you’d find in Johnstown (where that big flood happened back in 1889). You’ll find great eateries (and drinkeries), as well as cool events going on all the time. 800-237-8590, VisitJohnstownPA.com 108
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