Going here was an amazing experience. It was amazing to see the cleanliness of the facilities as…read morewell as the quality of the tech involved, from Oculus Rift VR headsets to extremely efficient desktop computers. Additionally, the staff was very welcoming and helpful in helping me setup my games. If you are in the Johnstown area (not far from our Pittsburgh Steelers), I highly recommend stopping by. ESports is becoming a multi-billion dollar industry, and American Esports is definitely highlighting in a special way off the hype.

Terrific light drive-through light display. In 2024, it was less than $20/car for admission…read more The display has it's own broadcast of Christmas music (and lists of sponsors) on 88.5 FM. Plan for a long wait (in line in your vehicle) to get to the display -- we usually take dinner with us to eat while we wait, sing Christmas songs, and generally act silly to pass the time. Some years there has been only a short line for us, but we usually aren't so lucky. There are porta-potties along the entry wait line, and (as mentioned in the broadcast) "heated restrooms" are available at the end of the drive through. There are treats/snacks for sale just before the admission booth, Each of the light structures is sponsored by a (local) company, and some of the images are themed towards the sponsor. It's recommended, but not required, to turn off your headlights for the experience, which is not very simple (and perhaps not even possible) with some modern vehicles. You might want to plan for this before heading to the display. At the end of the drive, there's a small indoor gift shop and snack stand, an impressive model train display, and Santa Claus is also there and available for photos. The lights themselves are fun, and the drive is a nice experience. It does get a bit repetitive from year to year, but the first time is especially nice.

Wanted to get this review in before the holiday season is over, especially since this is a seasonal…read morething. Holiday Lights On the Lake occurs at Lakemont Park in Altoona. This is the 25th anniversary of the lights, so that tells you that there are many more to come. Piece of advice, attempt to get here as early as possible. This is definitely a hot thing to see. We waited in line for what felt like the better part of an hour. You weave your way through the parking lot of the ballpark and then when you funnel down to a single line you are about to enter the park. While you wait, there are characters that roam about the vehicles. Also, do not fret about having to use the restroom during the wait, you can exit your car and use one of the portapotties. Going through, with this being my first time, I am told that some displays are older than other and more are added just about each year. You can tell which displays are newer just by the lights that are used. Each display is sponsored by a local business and is displayed somewhere within the display or a sign near the display. Some displays are strictly Christmas and some are a mix of the business and Christmas. Something else to look for while in the car, especially if there are kids in your party, is the items of interest for that year. This year were toys that Santa favored. It's a great slow ride through the park where you can see displays everywhere. Some rides are decked out for the holidays as well. My favorite was Leap the Dips. Not only is it the oldest operational roller coaster in the world, but it was a total draw for me. Music is pumped into your car which is interrupted on occasion by announcements. But you don't mind that much while gazing at the lights. Definitely give it a look at if you are in the area for the holidays.

Went with some friends for the Friday night skate session. It was overall a really fun time, but…read morethe music selection was a bit hit or miss and kept sounding like they were having audio issues. Also think they might have been only playing Christian music for the entire first hour, not sure if that was intentional or not, but definitely kept the energy lower than would've liked, besides "Awesome God" of course.

This is your typical community ice rink. You are deep in Penguins territory so an ice rink is de…read morerigeur. In any case, the amenities are somewhat minimal. No snack bar so bring your own or put money in the vending machines. During a recent tournament, a food truck was parked outside.

Definitely fun for little kiddos I would say. My 3 year old son absolutely loved riding what he…read morecould and the black light putt putt!

There is something disconcerting about video games that rely on swipe cards to operate them. I miss…read morethe feeling of pumping quarters into coin boxes. Call me old. But that satisfying clunk was always part of the video game experience. It also was helpful for understanding just how much a video game cost to play. Back in the old days, most games were a quarter. The super deluxe games were fifty cents. I remember the first time a game broke the dollar barrier. But if you have a preloaded card that cost $10 with 50 points, and one game requires 6.4 points to operate, how much does that game cost to play? And what if there are some games that cost fewer than four points, and other that need more that twelve? These kinds of swipe systems make it easy for people, especially kids, to burn through a lot of money in very little time. Thankfully, Tilt does have some all-you-can-eat pricing schemes. But these aren't always easy to figure out, especially for first time visitors. Nor is it clear just how valuable these deals might be to the newcomer who may be unaware that a ten dollar investment of fun, might last fewer than ten minutes. Let the buyer beware. That said, there are some truly cool games which are in very good condition, and which I haven't seen elsewhere. The place is clean, and there are many options for fun beyond simply video games--although the glow golf course is small, and bowling consists of just two lanes of candle pin bowling. Staff are pleasant and patient, especially with younger kids trying to redeem their precious few points at the redemption counter. It's hard to say if we'll return. The kids prefer the experience of tokens at the other game room nearby, where we've been going for years. They also prefer how the machines at the other place spit out wave after wave of physical redemption tickets when they do particularly well in a game of skill. Still, I think that the older kids might have a different take on Tilt if we were to get them an all-you-can-play pass at some point in the future. But on this first visit, even the kid in grade school couldn't believe how much money each game cost to play, especially in this era of high tech video games. But all that changes if you can score four hours of attractions and games for $20. Hopefully they will have a similar deal next time we're in town.

Central Park in downtown Johnstown could be a great place when given some much needed love. It is…read morein the center of what I would assume is the business district for this small city. Central Park is located on a fairly nice piece of land in the heart of downtown Johnstown. It's not as big as some Central Parks you may come across in other cities/towns, but it is just right for the size and location in this city. Enough space to have a fountain in the center, pathways that crisscross, and a gazebo big enough to accommodate a band on the warmer months. I'll be honest, I have only ever really visited this park when in the winter. I know it's weird, but I suppose I am drawn here in the winter due to the holiday displays. Sponsored by businesses throughout the Johnstown area, Santa's village (as I call it) lines the pathways. In the center is a tree that was recently installed. When lit, it dances along to music. A different display for each song. It is pretty amazing and draws many people to view it. I really hope for the sake of Johnstown that the investment they made for this tree continues for the park. Making this park beautiful will draw people here and businesses nearby. It's always nice to have an oasis in the middle of all the buildings and streets.

Visiting Johnstown to see a hockey game, I had to see the site of the famous dog the saved…read moreCharlestown from the 1938 flood. Slap Shot fans know what I'm talking about. Anyway, the dog has been moved since George Roy Hill made Paul Newman's favorite film about a struggling minor league hockey team in PA. Despite the fact the the dog was moved a block away, the square is much the same and easily recognizable in the film. It's only a few blocks from the Holiday Inn or the Cambria County War Memorial so be sure to stop by when you're in town.

I was here for a wedding and this place is great! The inn is absolutely beautiful inside! Also a…read moresuper cool Trump wood carving which I have attached.

Great golf course. Well kept very nice owners. However they don't sell alchohol. So stop at your…read morefavorite beer distributor for beer and ice if you want adult refreshments.

Took my dad here for Father's Day outing and while we did enjoy ourselves, the place appears as…read morethough it's imminently going out of business. None of the tech works (or will be fixed); you'll be scoring manually. Multiple issues with pins and ball return. Not super expensive for bowling though under the circumstances. Given the location and volume of lanes, it might have a shot at revival under new ownership.

Not a happy bowler!!! We had a group of 7 people out to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. We called…read moreahead and were told they will stay open until 9:30-10 pm if there are people bowling. We finished our first game at 8:45.... In which the man running the place said he didn't feel like staying anymore and ask us to turn our stuff in. He said he had to be back at 10 AM and needed to get home!!!! So basically the hours they advertise aren't actually real... it is up to his mood. And to top it off... none of the score boards work so you have to try to see how many pins are left and keep score on your phone/paper. The place is so dirty, unfriendly service and close when they feel like they want to. Sorry.... No wonder they weren't busy!!!! Don't recommend this place at all! On another note:The bar below (4D's) was super great to us and welcomed our party willingly.... even turning on the dance floor lights and music.

This is a pretty solid spot for bowling. Everything that you can already imagine being in a…read morebowling alley is located within. My party and I arrived in the evening and were able to still secure a lane for at least one game of bowling. This was my niece's first visit ever to a bowling alley and she had a great time. Of course going with a three year old meant we were going to need accommodations. Luckily bumper bowling and a ramp were readily available. To say my niece had an enjoyable time can go without saying. She enjoyed herself so much she cannot wait to go again. Smiling and jumping up and down each time that ball hit even one pin at the end of the alley. Shoe rental prices were reasonable and the going norm: $2.50. Price per game was not bad either. If you wanted to use your card to pay you need to reach a certain amount in order to do so, but that option is always available. Arcade inside if bowling is not your thing. Snack bar has been converted to a Fox's Pizza Den. So if you come here you can definitely get a full meal to go with your game. Or you can order and have it delivered to your home as well.

Even when im bowling i have to have chicken wings. Lol. No better place to come to have a beer, eat…read moregood good, and potentially embarrass yourself Great atmosphere, great food, great fun. My choice every time!