TOP 30 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA! (4K)

Erie, Pennsylvania is a small city with big city attractions. I've visited here last summer and this summer, and as you will see in this video, there are tons of cool things to see and do. In fact, I'm going to show you over 30 of them! We'll visit a State Park, beaches, a lighthouse, amusement park, water park, breweries, a winery, a distillery, go boating, sailing, hiking, visit museums, the zoo, and see two great hotels. Thank you to VisitErie (VisitErie.com), the tourism promotion agency for Erie County, for sponsoring this video and all of my Erie videos. Their website features all the information you need about Erie when planning your trip or while your here. You can order your free Adventure Guide on the website and you can download the free Hello Erie trip planning app. You can also find VisitErie on Facebook ( / visiterie ) and Instagram (www.instagram.....
0:00 Introduction
0:55 VisitErie
1:39 Bicentennial Tower
2:16 Tom Ridge Environmental Center
2:45 Presque Isle State Park
3:16 The Beaches
3:22 Presque Isle Lighthouse
3:31 Perry Monument
3:47 Saras Restaurant
4:06 Waldameer Park & Water World
4:49 Lettie G. Howard Schooner
5:08 Lady Kate Presque Isle Bay Tour
5:16 US Brig Niagara
5:22 Victorian Princess
5:25 Scallywags Pirate Adventures
5:28 Rent Watercraft at Port Erie Sports
5:37 Fishing in Lake Erie
5:45 Lake Erie Ale Trail: Brewerie at Union Station
6:18 Lavery Brewing Company
6:37 Lake Erie Wine Trail: Courtyard Winery
7:15 Luminary Distilling/Fuhrman's Cider
7:32 Erie Maritime Museum (War of 1812)
8:18 Fort LeBoeuf Museum (French and Indian War)
8:43 Hagen History Center
9:22 Watson-Curtze Mansion
9:41 Erie Zoo
10:24 Greater Erie Regional Trails Network: Asbury Woods Nature Reserve
11:00 Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park (LEAF)
11:17 Hampton Inn & Suites Erie Bayfront
12:17 Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
13:02 Kellar's: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club
13:37 Erie Sign
13:51 Warner Theatre/Splash Lagoon/Presque Isle Downs & Casino
14:14 Erie Sunset/Make Your Escape
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[@im2hastyle]

I used to live in Erie in 1986 and left that year. Haven't been back since. Its refreshing to see most of the things since then are still there. I have to plan a trip to go back there someday soon.

[@desparion]

I lived in erie as an exchange student back in 2007 i visit again in 2014 and i love my small city 😊

[@tony232cool]

i was looking for places to move to and it looks good. i like the house prices

[@Mazoea]

Did you Manage to Move in Erie.is it Cheaper

[@matthewblodgett1789]

My hometown! ❤

[@jamesballard6564]

This looks like a very well rounded, affordable city. Thanks for your efforts.

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

You're welcome! There's definitely a lot of cool things to see and do in Erie.

[@tinalopez4300]

My home town! Weird to see how much Waldameer Park has changed since I worked there! And how much has popped up over 30 years!

[@Mark_Cadden]

You’ve made me excited about my hometown again. Especially now that it’s getting cold. Many things to do this next spring/summer now!

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

Love to hear that Mark-thank you so much!

[@RVXY_]

Andy, Kelso is one of our favorite family vacations each year because of all of these reasons 😊 Thanks for highlighting such a hidden gem!

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

You're welcome-glad you enjoyed the video!

[@dann547]

Wonderful video of a memorable and affordable destination.

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

Thank you so much-glad you enjoyed it!

[@K3KTB]

My wife and I stayed at the Hampton Inn & Suites. We booked the most expensive room in the hotel, just below Oliver's restaurant. The room was great with an excellent view and the food at Oliver's was incredible.

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

I really enjoyed my stay there. Here's a link to my Hampton Inn & Suites video if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX63d3VneLahiNE

[@Mr.XJ.96]

We have a permanent camp at Sara's I'm up there all summer. Scott Park is my favorite place to stroll around. The trees in that forest are HUGE!!!

[@WAL_DC-6B]

Terrific video on what to do in Erie, PA. You left out the two most important places to visit there. Syd's restaurant (delicious lake perch) and Hoss' steak house known for their all you can eat buffet and ..... well ... steaks!

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

Thanks! Was not aware of them, but thanks for the recommendations.

[@jimh6233]

Nice ... good video ... Erie Is my home town and I too like the Sheraton ... Try the Courtyard Marriott next time, another of my favorites. I visit my sister usually a couple of times per year!

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

Thank you. Yes, Erie definitely has some great Bayfront hotels.

[@crazytiedyemom84]

@@AndysAwesomeAdventures also if u arent going to bayfront we have tradition of shopping at Millcreek mall over black Friday weekend the ppl at town place suites next to mall interchange road cant be beat its clean breakfast a plus n the service is always amazing!! We always stay there made mistakes of trying other places but town place is it!!0

[@WAL_DC-6B]

For a nice economic hotel stay at the Microtel in Erie.

[@mycatsnameiskaren8253]

I was married in the Warner theater in 1993. Absolutely beautiful. ❤

[@sammuelsammuel123]

What a great video! I’m thinking about buying a home there.❤

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

Thank you and good luck with buying a home!

[@markvolpe2305]

When my friend and I in Erie, PA, We like to eat at a local chain restaurant called Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen. Delicious food there!

[@vertov76]

Cheddars is as local as Olive Garden...

[@WAL_DC-6B]

@@vertov76 Unfortunately, we only have one Cheddars in the Chicago area (not counting the one in Kenosha, WI) but thankfully plenty of Olive Gardens despite the presence of numerous stand-alone Italian restaurants all over.

[@crazytiedyemom84]

Also for any of you hippies out there like me who like tiedye n music iconic of the 60s n more the the dead pink Floyd etc u need to visit grasshopper downtown is my favorite!! U have all ur heart desires tie dyes rugs, stickers, incense and so much more..u wont b disappointed I'm a 2 hr drive from erie but i make sure i visit every trip. Which we come every year black Friday weekend!! Hope u all check them out they have 2 stores the one by waldameer is cool but def not the downtown shop...go hit this small business up if i recall right they have been in business since the 70s

[@maryprice607]

Awesome video. Brings back pleasant memories even though much has changed over the years.

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

Thanks Mary-glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jamescbliss2225]

Most everything is in Millcreek or sumitt the brig is hardly ever in Erie

[@smellyboi8299]

Damn, I didn’t know Erie Pennsylvania had 30 roads leading out of it

[@mayavenuemisfit814]

Yes, it does. Never mind the fact that 2/3 of them go to the middle of nowhere out in the county. 😂

[@allawiiowkw2107]

I like it very much

[@SamMineo-yp8in]

Grew up there kerasarge? Boy has this city grew no more sleepy town what happened to the dock used to be bleach burnout galore left in 82 time has changed it amazing

[@robertwhite7972]

Hi my name is Robert I was born in Erie now I live in Houston I miss it

[@MoodmeBiz]

Beautifull 😮😊

[@PatriotChik]

Hope to visit my hometown again one day.

[@stephaniepersin4145]

I love to go to Presque Isle in summer on windy days. The lake gets waves and it cools you off. Great kite flying days. Always hit Franks in Fairview for flowers, produce and decorations.

[@ahuxley123]

Great video but the hotel situation is my only hangup, the choices and price are a little over the top for that area. I've stayed in places around all the world, I don't mind paying for things that are worth it but I'm not going to give it away because people think you have to charge way more than needed. That's why so many decide to stay around the Millcreek mall area at more affordable accommodations.

[@annteach1726]

Hi Andy, enjoyed this Erie video. My friend Deb from college grew up in Erie. Bonus: got to see my kid in this video👍 yay! Ann

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

Cool-yes, your daughter does have an important cameo!

[@HollyKost]

The Dave Casper memorial statue is the only thing worth the trip.

[@angelachiarelli4623]

I love my city

[@Kevin6t8]

I live 16 miles west of Erie. I'm also 1 mile from Lake Erie Community Park.

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

What do you think of Erie?

[@Kevin6t8]

I rarely make it to Erie. I'm in Lake City, between it and Girard, I have plenty of places to shop and buy groceries.

[@mycatsnameiskaren8253]

​@Kevin6t8 I graduated from Girard High School in 91. Flying there on Tuesday with my mom to visit.

[@CrPio167]

PI and the bayfront are really the only attractions in Erie. Dont get caught on the east side after sundown

[@droot16441]

Even though we are home to the poorest zip code in the entire United States of America.. I still love where I live! I'm an eriite through and through! I remember when we were an industrial town and had a higher population. It saddens me to see what Erie is today!

[@noid6720]

What does the zip code encompass aside from erie to make it the poorest in the usa?

[@corierupert9755]

& Eat and do some mini bowling 🎳 at Hooche an Blottos a one of a kind family time & good time !!!

[@janesoares2110]

Lugar lindo❤

[@Clifford888]

Morei la em 2 meses deixei a cidade pooque nao tem trabalho.

[@juliam7076]

i’m here and i think it sucks

[@devildog8328]

Sorry, there aren't 15 craft breweries in Erie.

[@WAL_DC-6B]

16?

[@the_real__TRj_ultmate_crew]

I'm from Erie lol

[@PaulVanriper-jg1yc]

How is an eerie in the late seventies then I went into the army I figured that it would lose industry and have abandoned house so just like the rest of the country

[@nomorenews]

Such an awesome place I will visit definitely Hows the crime situation?

[@johnj.baranski6553]

Very dangerous

[@nomorenews]

@@johnj.baranski6553 😮

[@trevorditch]

It’s not great on east side of city but anywhere else is as safe as can be . There are no hoods, just rougher areas at night but still not a ton of shootings , once again only on the east side of the city of Erie , mill creek is great

[@drskull9]

You skipped the Meadery in Greene Township?

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

Sorry, don't know what that is. My Top 30 is based on the things I had seen and done in my two trips there, but obviously, I'm not able to cover everything.

[@drskull9]

@@AndysAwesomeAdventures they make traditional viking mead with honey. We have every form of alcohol covered

[@michaelhoran407]

Is there a Erie, Lackawanna railroad museum?

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

I don't think so, but there is a museum in Hornell, NY.

[@WAL_DC-6B]

There's the nearby Lake Shore Railroad Museum in North East, PA. It has numerous locomotives that were built at the General Electric locomotive works at Erie, PA such as a huge "Little Joe," electric locomotive (4+D+D+4) from the Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad.

[@ilovetomorrow]

Don't make a wrong turn at night.

[@dann547]

Good advice. There are some sketchy areas. GOS is your friend.

[@emagenevanhorn1543]

I went there for Chuck E. Cheese but they are getting 2.0…

[@joerock7657]

The number 1 thing to do in Erie is get the heck out of there and go to a real city like Pittsburgh Buffalo or even Cleveland if you're desperate

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

Have you been to Erie?