Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark
| Address: | 2400 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Altoona, PA 16601, USA |
| Phone: | +1 814-941-7743 |
| Site: | railroadcity.com |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 11AM–6PM |
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Jerrythenerdful
Anyone claiming the view is great must have been there in in winter when the leaves are off, or they have never been there. The view is horrible when the brush is all greened up. Trains are completely hidden from view for almost all of the curve. They are only visible a very short time as they pass almost directly in front of the platform. Im pretty sure the view would be much better in winter or early spring, but forget about summer or fall when the leaves are on the 20 foot tall trees and brush. I have seen a better view of trains hundreds of other places. This is actually one of the worse spots I have visited.
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A Private User
For train buffs, this spot is one of a handful of places on a must visit list. There are lots of trains rolling by if you are lucky. While there are some downsides to the set up here, it is one of the few places where you can watch trains and photograph them where you can do so without fear of harrassment by police.
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Pasi Kokkonen
Great place to watch trains go by. You cant see much from the street level but when you go up to the viewing area youll see way better to both directions and full view around the curve itself. Also plenty of tables for a nice picnic while watching the trains.
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Christine Zella-Miller
On vacation here for 2 weeks. Wanted to see the curve by incline because my family member couldnt do the stairs. Incline wasnt working and hadnt been for a month, so far. Small gift shop, it had the basics. Bought a few post cards and left disappointed.
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Trisha Zeigler
We were disappointed that the incline car was out of service, but we enjoyed watching several trains go through while we were there. The view is great and the historical information in the museum is interesting. My kids liked it.
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Nate Eckhard
Good place to sit and watch trains but costs $8 to get in. If your a railroad photographer the limited hours, fencing and people make it hard to get good shots. Its defiantly worth seeing with your own eyes at least once.
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Thomas Gaulke
been there. the trees have grown so much you cant see a thing. The staff cant guess when the next train is due. Was very disappointed. .. took the train through. Pretty much the same thing. Ho Hum!
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Norine Peterson
Great train watching place butt it shold not close at six it should close at 10 or not at all its a train watching site not a mall also the fence is so far back it sould bee at least 5 ft further
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Tmillz316
One of the best places in the US to watch trains. And once your done, you can go visit the PRR museum in Altoona, only a few miles away. I definitely recommend for anyone interested in trains.
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Scott W
Nothing to see unless you want to take a $6.50 ride up a very short incline railway. otherwise they have made the entire site inaccessible. total waste of time. big thumbs down.
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Brandon Fiume
Looks significantly better with the trees cut down. Its a great place for a train enthusiast or historian as this curve has a lot of history for being in the middle of nowhere.
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Arizona Inventor
Beautiful and historic railroad landmark. This engineering work finally put the portage railroad out of business, and saved hours, if not days, traveling over the mountains.
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Russ Buchmann
This is a nice morning/afternoon trip. The sloped elevator car is fun. The horseshoe itself is large and amazing to see. Very nice view from the top by the tracks.
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Diego Posada
The gift shop has a good selection of merchandise. The curve itself offers an amzing 180 degree view of trains traveling the curve. A must visit for railfans.
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Josh Hiller
If your bored and want to be outside. Head here. Trains about 30 min apart. Sometimes youll see 2 or 3 at a time. Train lovers, this is a place for you!
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Grant McCollum
For fans of railroads this place is a cant miss. The history here is very interesting. If you are there when the trains go by it is a sight to behold.
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Erik
Brought my parents here, which was the first time for all four of us, and the rail lift was out of service. We didnt know this until after we paid.
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Scott B.
A must for Train/Transportation buff! Truly an engineering feat and more amazing that it was done WITHOUT computers and modern technology.
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Maria Strohm
The trees have all been cut back around the Horseshoe Curve and the view is amazing! A beautiful place to go as a family or avid railfan.
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Tamara Baughman
Great site showcasing railroad history and the engineering marvel that made train travel over the Allegheny mountains possible.
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SD70ACeofspades
Trains and place to get away. Whether youre passing through or coming just to see it, its a piece of history worth seeing.
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Bill Hasson
Beautiful setting and an amazing piece of engineering. Lots of trail activity. Should be on every tail fans bucket list.
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Awesome Dude Of The Earth
Beautiful, when I was there in 2013, I heard also up until 1981 there were four tracks and now there are three.
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Mike Cassarly
The best view of all of the curve and trains is on a recreational vehicle trail across the tracks in the woods.
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Janetta Messmer
Right when we got to the infamous tracks, a train came thru. Amazing sight. A must see if youre in the area.
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Liam Ujvari
Greatly place to watch trains about four to five trains go by every hour and it is a blast being there
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Brian spahn
Good place to go to check out and learn about the history of the curve. Also watch the trains go by
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Khal NEPA
Overpriced admission, $8 per person, this is $4, maybe $5 tops. Restrooms are stinky pit toilets.
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Wendy Lonesky
Up close and personal with the trains. Great place if you love to watch trains go by.
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Jason Kuehn
I was there before it opened in the morning. But I love this place. Its beautiful.
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Harold Case
Was there about 65 years ago, can still remember the trains going up the mountain
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Gary Givler
Hours are incorrect. Closed Monday thru Thursday. Made the trip for nothing.
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Tod Runyon
Nice to spend a few hours - take a picnic lunch and wait for the trains!
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Ian H.
Never been there, but its awesome. Used to be part of the Conrail Corp.
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Todd Goddard
Ive been dreaming of visiting all my life. It has not disappointed me!
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Toby Tourgeman
Great place for train lovers. You see freight and Amtrak trains.
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Joshua Juda
Interesting history and major attraction if you are a rail fan.
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paulie campbell
$6 per person is only worth it if you are a train fanatic.
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Ma Ra
Schön gemacht hier, um dem Hobby zu frönen...ganz toll!!
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Indiana India L Shaw
A beautiful Historic place to watch the awesome trains!
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Catherine Kaschok
Great spot for history but pricey for what is offered.
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James Johnston
Must for a train fan. Bring a cooler and chairs!
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Rick Kime
Enjoyable....unique....great...will be back..
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David Williams
A variety of trains every 15 - 20 minutes.
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Leah Zunich
It is a huge part of early train history
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Josh Trimble
Very cool 180 degree view of the train.
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Diane Hughes
Beautiful scenery, love the experience.
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Theodore Black
Worth the time. Take a picnic lunch
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Nelson Burkholder
Very fascinating work of wonder
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Eliot Kennedy
Great place for Railfanning.
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Brian Wowak
Great place to watch trains
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George Anestis
Expensive admission
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Russell Snyder
Beautiful view
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Bill Sauerteig
Sacred ground.
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Angela Alan
Beautiful
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