The City of Saxton, PA
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Saxton is a small town in the state of Pennsylvania. The largest nearby city to Saxton is Altoona, approximately 23 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Saxton, including Broadtop Paving, Mcdonald's, Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station, Best Way Pizza and Coffee Shop. For a larger selection of Saxton restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Saxton Golf Courses, Museums and/or Amusement Parks, including the Down River Golf Course, Old Bedford Village, Blue Knob Golf Club, Sylvan Hills Golf Course and King Valley Golf Course. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Saxton please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Saxton:
- Altoona Blair County Airport (AOO)
Saxton, Pennsylvania Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Saxton
In the month of December, Saxton experiences an average high temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 23 degrees with an average rainfall of 2.58 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Saxton with daytime temperatures averaging 79 degrees in the summer, and 38 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Saxton to receive an average of 2.4 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.35 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 108 degrees in the summer and as low as -27 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Saxton 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 38.
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Saxton, 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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Appledale Public Golfing - Ebensburg, The Appledale Public Golfing is a 9 hole public golf course in Cambria County Pennsylvania. Built in 1966, this Ebensburg course designed by L. R. Kimball is open apr 15 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 814-472-6080. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 706 SW St, Ebensburg, PA 15931
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Blue Knob Golf Club - Claysburg, The Blue Knob Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Blair County Pennsylvania. Built in 1974, this Claysburg course designed by Ferdinand Garbin is open apr 15 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 365 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 814-239-5111. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Blue Knob Recreation Area, Claysburg, PA 16625
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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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Down River Golf Course - Everett, The Down River Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Bedford County Pennsylvania. Built in 1966, this Everett course is open apr 1 to nov 30. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 814-652-5193. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 134 Riversbend Dr, Everett, PA 15537
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East Broad Top Railroad - Rockhill Furnace, The East Broad Top Railroad and Coal Company is a heritage railroad headquartered in Rockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania, 19 miles north of Interstate 76 and 11 miles south of U.S. Route 22, the William Penn Highway. The railroad operates excursion trains on a seasonal schedule.
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Fort Bedford Museum - Bedford, Fort Bedford was a French and Indian War-era British military fortification located at the present site of Bedford, Pennsylvania. The fort was a star-shaped log fortress erected in the summer of 1758.
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Fulton County Historical Society Museum - Mcconnellsburg, The Fulton House is a prominent Georgian-influenced stone tavern built circa 1793 and located on Lincoln Way East in Mcconnellsburg, Pennsylvania, this inn once boarded governors and four presidents and was originally known as The Union Hotel. The building is now restored following a devastating 1944 fire that destroyed much of the 18th century interior of the original structure. The 1820 east end addition was not affected by the fire.
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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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Saxton, Pennsylvania Hotels
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Saxton, Pennsylvania Restaurants
This is a list of Saxton Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers. Happy Dining!
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