Blair County Convention Center
Altoona, PA
1 Convention Center Drive 16602
VENUE GUIDE
Blair County Convention Center
Plan more than your event at Blair County Convention Center. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Blair County Convention Center
Make the event easier by staying close to Blair County Convention Center and the surrounding Altoona area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Convention Center
0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.8 (94 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Altoona by IHG
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (615 reviews)
Altoona Grand Hotel
0.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.8 (1,464 reviews)
Hampton Inn Altoona
0.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (924 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Blair County Convention Center & the Area
Blair County Convention Center is an event venue in Altoona, PA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Blair County Convention Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Jethro's
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,255 reviews)
Valley Dairy Restaurant
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (229 reviews)
Little Tokyo
0.3 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Blair County Convention Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (372 reviews)
Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant · Altoona
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (658 reviews)
Chick-fil-A
0.4 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Blair County Convention Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (2,747 reviews)
Black Stone Pizza
0.4 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Blair County Convention Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (253 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Home & Harvest
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (85 reviews)
Starbucks
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee near Blair County Convention Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (101 reviews)
Dunkin'
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (648 reviews)
7 Brew Coffee
1.0 mi from the venue
Coffee near Blair County Convention Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (22 reviews)
Sheetz
1.4 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (127 reviews)
Hard Bean Cafe
1.5 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (142 reviews)
Museums
Railroaders Memorial Museum
3.9 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (987 reviews)
Alto Model Train Museum Association
4.0 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (21 reviews)
Attractions
Lakemont Park
1.0 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (1,326 reviews)
Highland Park
1.7 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (305 reviews)
Hollidaysburg Yard Kitty
1.7 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (33 reviews)
Canal Basin Park
2.2 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (417 reviews)
Everett Railroad Company
2.2 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Blair County Convention Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (635 reviews)
Baker Mansion
2.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (143 reviews)
Shopping
Plank Road Commons
0.4 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,850 reviews)
Logan Valley Mall
1.0 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (3,775 reviews)
Park Hills Plaza
1.0 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (2,058 reviews)
764 Plaza
1.6 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (28 reviews)
Pleasant Valley Shopping Center
1.7 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,727 reviews)
The Shoppes at Pleasant Valley
1.8 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (224 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Blair County Convention Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Jethro's
0.2 mi from the venue
Food near Blair County Convention Center for after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,255 reviews)
Little Tokyo
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Blair County Convention Center.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (372 reviews)
Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant · Altoona
0.4 mi from the venue
Food near Blair County Convention Center for after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (658 reviews)
Chick-fil-A
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (2,747 reviews)
Pizza Boulevard
0.5 mi from the venue
Food near Blair County Convention Center for after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (207 reviews)
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Blair County Convention Center.
Today: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (2,157 reviews)
Getting to Blair County Convention Center
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, PA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Venue-specific public transit service to Blair County Convention Center has not been verified. Check the local or regional transit agency and current event instructions for routes, stops, schedules and special event service near Blair County Convention Center.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Parking availability, lot or garage access, pricing and event-day restrictions can vary for Blair County Convention Center. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
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Upcoming Events & Tickets
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