Erie Region Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Erie Region

The Erie Region of Pennsylvania consists of four counties: Crawford County, Erie County, Mercer County and Venango County. It is characterized by its connection to the Great Lakes, and stands in contrast to downstate Pennsylvania. The region specialized in ship-building, shipping, and industry more closely related to theGreat Lakescities ofBuffaloandRochester, rather than the oil refineries in cities likePhiladelphiaand the steel industry ofPittsburgh. The region has close ties to Great Lakes sports teams, including the Buffalo Bills andDetroitRed Wings. Northwestern Pennsylvania is much like Western New York, in that it is entirely different from the eastern, more coastal half of the state. It is also much colder and snowier withlake-effect snowfalling frequently during the winter.

Top Attractions in Erie Region

Explore the best things to see and do in Erie Region:

• ★Presque Isle State Park

Erie Region Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: