The City of Munson, PA
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Munson is a small town in the state of Pennsylvania. The largest nearby city to Munson is Altoona, approximately 30 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Munson, including Casanova Nostalgia, Kwik-Fill Auto Truck Plaza, Country Garden 6-Pak, Alice's Pub and Black Moshannon Resteraunt. For a larger selection of Munson restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Munson Golf Courses, Arenas, Amusement Parks, Museums and/or Ski Resorts, including the Bryce Jordan Center - Penn State, Toftrees Resort, DelGrosso's Amusement Park, Blue Course at Penn State Golf Courses and Grandview Golf Course. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Munson please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 3 airports are located in or near Munson:
- Philipsburg Mid-State Airport (PSB)
- St. Marys Municipal Airport (STQ)
- State College University Park Airport (SCE)
Munson, Pennsylvania Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Munson
In the month of December, Munson experiences an average high temperature of 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 21 degrees with an average rainfall of 2.73 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Munson with daytime temperatures averaging 74 degrees in the summer, and 34 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Munson to receive an average of 2.65 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.97 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 97 degrees in the summer and as low as -25 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Munson should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 57 degrees, and nighttime lows of 38.
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Munson, Pennsylvania Attractions
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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site - Gallitzin, The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed through the Allegheny Mountains in central Pennsylvania. It was a series of 10 inclines, about 36 miles long, and operated from 1834 to 1854. It connected two canal divisions of the Main Line of Public Works of the Pennsylvania Canal from Johnstown on the west to Hollidaysburg on the east, thus allowing continuous barge traffic between the Ohio and the Susquehanna rivers.
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Blue Course at Penn State Golf Courses - State College, The Blue Course at Penn State Golf Courses is a 36 hole public golf course in Centre County Pennsylvania. Built in 1921, this State College course designed by Willie Park, Jr. is open mar 15 to nov 15. For tee time information call the pro shop at 814-863-0257. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 1523 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801
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Bryce Jordan Center - Penn State - State College, Bryce Jordan Center is a 15,261-seat multi-purpose arena in University Park, Pennsylvania. The arena opened in 1995 and is the largest such venue between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. It superseded Rec Hall as the home to the Penn State University Nittany Lions men's and women's basketball team and for the men, their student section, Nittany Nation. It also plays host to a number of events such as music concerts, circuses, and commencement ceremonies for colleges within the university.
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DelGrosso's Amusement Park - Tipton, DelGrosso's Amusement Park is a family-oriented amusement park that is situated in Tipton, Pennsylvania, a northern suburb of Altoona, Pennsylvania. The park was purchased by the DelGrosso family in 1946 and was named "Bland's Park" until 2000. In 2000, the DelGrosso family decided to change its name to "DelGrosso's Amusement Park." The park is known for its family-friendly ride line-up, food and games as well as free parking and admission.
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Grandview Golf Course - Grampian, The Grandview Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Clearfield County Pennsylvania. Built in 1978, this Grampian course designed by James Harrison is open apr 1 to nov 15. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 814-236-3669. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: Route 729, Grampian, PA 16833
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Greenwood Golf Course - Altoona, The Greenwood Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Blair County Pennsylvania. Built in 1964, this Altoona course designed by Roy Wagner is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 814-942-0898. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 1830 E Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
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Horseshoe Curve - Altoona, Horseshoe Curve is a famous railroad horseshoe curve in central Pennsylvania, near Altoona in the US. Called an "engineering marvel", it was completed in 1854 by the Pennsylvania Railroad. It was later used by the Penn Central, then Conrail, and is currently owned and operated by the Norfolk Southern Railway.
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Lakemont Park - Altoona, Lakemont Park, located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, houses the world's oldest-surviving roller coaster, the Leap-The-Dips. The park opened in 1894 as a trolley park and became an amusement park in the summer of 1899. It is the 8th oldest in the US. The park was owned by the Boyer Candy Company from May 23, 1986 until July 1, 1988, when it was called Boyertown USA.
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Pennsylvania Military Museum - Boalsburg, The Pennsylvania Military Museum is a museum dedicated to the military history of the Pennsylvania in the US. It is operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and opened in 1968. The museum is located in the village of Boalsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania in the central part of the state.
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Munson, Pennsylvania Hotels
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Munson, Pennsylvania Restaurants
This is a list of Munson Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Truck Stops and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!
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