The City of Salix, PA
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Salix is a small town in the state of Pennsylvania. The largest nearby city to Salix is Altoona, approximately 27 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Salix, including Auntie Anne's, Country Inn Bar & Grill, Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Red Lobster and Beaverdale Homestyle Diner. For a larger selection of Salix restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Salix Museums, Golf Courses and/or Arenas, including the Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Maple Crest Golf Course, Johnstown Municipal Golf Course, Richland Greens Golf Center and Cambria County War Memorial Arena. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Salix please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 3 airports are located in or near Salix:
- Altoona Blair County Airport (AOO)
- Indiana County - Jimmy Stewart Airport (IDI)
- John Murtha Johnstown - Cambria County Airport (JST)
Salix, Pennsylvania Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Salix
In the month of December, Salix experiences an average high temperature of 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 21 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.75 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Salix with daytime temperatures averaging 78 degrees in the summer, and 38 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Salix to receive an average of 3.63 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.47 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 99 degrees in the summer and as low as -28 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Salix should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 61 degrees, and nighttime lows of 36.
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Salix, Pennsylvania Attractions
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Fort Ligonier - Ligonier, Fort Ligonier is a British fortification from the French and Indian War located in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The fort served as a staging area for the Forbes Expedition of 1758. During the eight years of its existence as a garrison, Fort Ligonier was never taken by an enemy. It served as a post of passage to the new Fort Pitt, and during Pontiac's War of 1763, was a vital link in the British communication and supply lines.
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Golf Club at Hidden Valley, The - Hidden Valley, The Golf Club at Hidden Valley is an 18 hole resort golf course in Somerset County Pennsylvania. Built in 1988, this Hidden Valley course designed by Russell Roberts is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 814-443-8000. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 1 Craighead Dr, Hidden Valley, PA 15502
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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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Johnstown Flood National Memorial - South Fork, Johnstown Flood National Memorial commemorates the about 2,200 people who died in the Johnstown Flood of 1889, caused by a break in the South Fork Dam. Clara Barton successfully led the American Red Cross in its first disaster relief effort. The memorial is located at 733 Lake Road near South Fork, Pennsylvania, about 10 miles northeast of Johnstown, . The memorial preserves the remains of the dam and portions of the former Lake Conemaugh bed.
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Johnstown Municipal Golf Course - Johnstown, The Johnstown Municipal Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Cambria County Pennsylvania. Built in 1939, this Johnstown course designed by James Harrison is open mar 1 to dec 1. Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 814-288-3011. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 361 Goucher St, Johnstown, PA 15905
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King Valley Golf Course - Imler, The King Valley Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Bedford County Pennsylvania. Built in 1999, this Imler course designed by Frank Kiraly is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 814-239-0199. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 750 Ridge Road, Imler, PA 16655
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King's Mountain Golf Course - Rockwood, The King's Mountain Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Somerset County Pennsylvania. Built in 1963, this Rockwood course designed by Ferdinand Garbin is open apr 1 to oct 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 814-926-2021. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Rural Route 3, Rockwood, PA 15557
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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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Maple Crest Golf Course - Portage, The Maple Crest Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Cambria County Pennsylvania. Built in 1974, this Portage course designed by Paul E. Maloskey, Sr. is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 814-736-9398. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 350 Golf Course Rd, Portage, PA 15946
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Salix, Pennsylvania Hotels
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Salix, Pennsylvania Restaurants
This is a list of Salix Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Bar & Grill Restaurants, Steak & Barbecue Restaurants, Cajun & Creole Restaurants and Pizza Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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