Curve. Not your typical name for a baseball team. But the Altoona Curve is NOT your typical minor league team. Not by a long shot. (And Peepaw and I have been around baseball long enough to know!) Baseball…It’s In Our Blood Yup. That’s Peepaw…back in the day. Yes, Peepaw and I have spent a good […]
Baker Mansion – Altoona, PA – History Comes To Life
The Baker Mansion in Altoona, PA was an iron magnate’s dream. And that dream is still alive today. Elias Baker had no idea how many obstacles he would face as he began to build his iconic home in 1844. This gorgeous, Greek revival architectural marvel took five years to complete. What’s more, Mr. Baker’s financial […]
The Mishler Theatre – Altoona, Pennsylvania
The Mishler Theatre. What an iconic and historic treasure in Altoona, Pennsylvania. For years we had kept the idea of exploring this intriguing destination on the back burner, ever since Peepaw’s brother Grant told us of its existence. But as we planned a visit to Washington D.C. earlier this year, we remembered Grant’s description and […]
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament – Altoona, PA
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament made our trek up the steep hill well worth the effort after our hearty breakfast in Altoona. I was certainly out of breath after that climb! This imposing structure was built in 1851, and it has served the Catholic community of Altoona, PA ever since. It is located in […]
Tom & Joe’s Diner – Altoona, PA
The cover of Tom & Joe’s Diner menu says it all. “Tom & Joes’s Diner…Where People Meet and Eat. Generations Serving Generations.” I’ve told you many times that the people we meet on our travels are the most important part of our road trips. It’s the “locals” who set the tone for the “feel” of […]
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art – Altoona PA
Our Altoona exploration began almost as soon as we dropped our luggage in our hotel room. We had a museum to explore nearby! FIVE Museum Locations! The brochure describing the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in downtown Altoona is definitely worth a visit. The beautiful museum exists to preserve, exhibit, and advance American art. And […]
Altoona, PA – A Hearty Hub of Hospitality!
Some road trips lead us to places we end up loving and hoping to revisit. And our summer visit to Altoona, Pennsylvania was certainly one of those for Peepaw and me! As we studied the map around Washington D.C., we realized we were quite near Altoona. (Read all about our D.C. visit HERE.) We had […]
Come Along For The Ride – Heading EAST!
Come along with us! It’s been a LONG time since I’ve said those words. For several reasons. First of all, I’ve been totally sidelined in my blog posting since our home internet service and my new computer have BOTH been on the blink. I can’t believe how much I have come to rely on connecting […]