Erie Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States
About Erie
Erie is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the state of Pennsylvania. However, in terms of size and stature, there is a clear gulf between the first and second cities (PhiladelphiaandPittsburgh) and the second-tier cities, like Erie, Allentown, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, andHarrisburg. Erie is roughly in the center of Pennsylvania's only coastline, bordering Lake Erie. The city sits on Presque Isle Bay, which is formed by a long, narrow peninsula known as Presque Isle that reaches from the west around the north of the city. Erie was founded in 1795 after the purchase of the surrounding territory fromNew York. It made its mark on history during the early 19th century, when Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's small fleet of warships used the bay (then known as Misery Bay) to regroup and rep
Top Attractions in Erie
Explore the best things to see and do in Erie:
- ★Asbury Woods Nature Center
- ★Cathedral of St. Paul
- ★Erie Art Museum
- ★Erie Bluffs State Park
- ★Erie Insurance Arena
- ★Erie Maritime Museum and Brig Niagara
- ★Erie Philharmonic
- ★Erie Playhouse
Where to Eat in Erie
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴All Aboard Diner
- 🍴Arnone's Italian Restaurant
- 🍴Barbato's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
- 🍴Bertrand's French Bistro
- 🍴Calamari's Squid Row
- 🍴Dutch Treat Restaurant
Where to Stay in Erie
- 🏨Erie Inn and Suites
- 🏨Sara's Campground
- 🏨Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
- 🏨SpringHill Suites
Erie Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: