Today, visitors trek to the Horseshoe Curve, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966, to reflect on its past and scenery; the site includes a small museum, orientation films, observation areas, and a gift shop. Train rides are not offered at the Horseshoe Curve; visitors can view it on a train via Amtrak.
Plan a visit
Address2400 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Altoona, PA 16601
VisitingThe Railroaders Memorial Museum & Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark are closed Mondays and Tuesdays and for all federally observed holidays. The Curve is a seasonal site, closing each November and reopening the following April. Admission stops 45 minutes prior to closing but the store is open until 4PM.
TypeLandmarks & engineering
Official siteOfficial site ↗
✓ Last verified: November 2026 — checked against the official source linked above. Hours and seasons change; confirm before a long drive.
Keep exploring
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- All heritage sites — the flagship set of 13
- Northeast — the trains you can ride in the region