Altoona has changed a lot. There's a lot to choose from food wise. Fast food naturally, also Red Lobster, Olive Garden, a Hooter's (yes, really) a real nice Mexican restaurant and a real nice Greek restaurant. Hotel wise there is a Holiday Inn Express, Super 8, a Hampton Inn across the street from Holiday Bowl and a Courtyard at the Altoona Convention Center. If you like baseball while you're here the Double A affiliate is close by. Hope that helps!