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Come discover Erie, Pennsylvania’s only Great Lakes City, featuring endless adventures at Presque Isle State Park, U.S. Flagship Niagara, museums, Splash Lagoon, Waldameer Amusement Park & Water World, Presque Isle Downs & Casino, Lake Erie Wine Country, Lake Erie Ale Trail, tax free shopping on clothes, performing arts, professional sports, outdoor recreation. Year round entertainment.

Despite best efforts, Presque Isle State Park is anticipated to be closed through Sunday, September 6 due to heavy storm...
09/04/2026

Despite best efforts, Presque Isle State Park is anticipated to be closed through Sunday, September 6 due to heavy storm damage. Though the park and parts of Erie are still recovering from the storm, for those visitors planning on spending their Labor Day Weekend on the lake, there are still lots of ways to enjoy the region.

For beaches, try Shades Beach in Harborceek, or discover more here: https://visiterie.com/things-to-do/beaches/

For hiking and outdoor recreation, check out Erie Bluffs, Wintergreen Gorge, or other trails: https://visiterie.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/

Waterfront attractions like Port Erie Sports, the Bicentennial Tower at Dobbins Landing - Erie and Scallywags Pirate Adventures are all open: https://visiterie.com/things-to-do/waterfront/

Though the Presque Isle Lighthouse is closed, the Erie Land Lighthouse is open!

And for families, spend a day at Waldameer & Water World, expERIEnce Children's Museum, Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort, Port Farms and more: https://visiterie.com/things-to-do/family-fun/

Our thanks to the crews working hard to clean up our community's gem. We can't wait to get back to Presque Isle State Park 💛

Please follow their page, or call the Park Office for updates or more information.

(photo by B.Soto Media)

Though Wednesday’s storms brought extensive damage to parts of the City of Erie, most of our region is open for business...
09/04/2026

Though Wednesday’s storms brought extensive damage to parts of the City of Erie, most of our region is open for business and ready to welcome visitors for the long holiday weekend.

As you make your way to Erie for a Labor Day getaway, be advised there may be some closures. However, most of Erie’s major attractions (like Waldameer & Water World, Erie Zoo, expERIEnce Children's Museum, Bicentennial Tower at Dobbins Landing - Erie and more) are open for one more memorable summer weekend. 💛

To confirm your plans, check the attraction’s website, social media pages, or call for changes in operating hours.

As of Friday, September 4 Presque Isle State Park remains closed due to extensive downed trees and storm damage. DCNR cr...
09/04/2026

As of Friday, September 4 Presque Isle State Park remains closed due to extensive downed trees and storm damage. DCNR crews are working hard in an effort to reopen the park for the holiday weekend.

Follow Presque Isle State Park for updates, or contact the Presque Isle State Park office at (814) 833-7424.

UPDATE FRIDAY 9/4: Due to extensive storm damage in parts of the City of Erie, LEAF - Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Pa...
09/03/2026

UPDATE FRIDAY 9/4: Due to extensive storm damage in parts of the City of Erie, LEAF - Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park Frontier Park is closed until further notice.

Kick off September with a long lakeside weekend in Erie County! 🌊☀️ Here’s a glimpse of what’s happening around the area:
Sept. 4: Erie SeaWolves vs. Somerset Patriots: Erie Moon Mammoths Night and Strike Out Cancer Weekend
Sept. 4: Boutique Nights in Downtown Erie
Sept. 5: LEAF's Open Market (Pictured)
Sept. 6: Gem City Renaissance Festival
Sept. 7: Waterford Community Fair Begins
For more info and events, head to https://www.visiterie.com/events/.
📷 by LEAF - Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park

🍂 Fall fair & festival season is here! 🍁There’s no shortage of ways to enjoy fall in the Erie region. Save this list and...
09/02/2026

🍂 Fall fair & festival season is here! 🍁
There’s no shortage of ways to enjoy fall in the Erie region. Save this list and start planning your autumn adventures!

🍂 German Heritage Festival
🗓️ Sept. 5
📍St. Nick’s Grove, Erie

🍂 Gem City Renaissance Festival
🗓️ Sept. 6
📍Frontier Park, Erie

🍂 Waterford Community Fair
🗓️ Sept. 7–12
📍Waterford Fairgrounds, Waterford

🍂 PennWest Edinboro Highland Games
🗓️ Sept. 11-12
📍PennWest Edinboro, Edinboro

🍂 Fall Harvest Festival at Port Farms (Pictured)
🗓️ Sept. 12–Nov. 1
📍Port Farms, Waterford

🍂 Albion Area Fair
🗓️ Sept. 15–19
📍Albion Area Fairgrounds, Albion

🍂 Erie Irish Festival
🗓️ Sept. 18–20
📍St. Patrick’s Church, Erie

🍂 North East WineFest
🗓️ Sept. 25–27
📍Gibson Park, North East

🍂 Peek’n Peak Fall Fest
🗓️ Oct. 10–11 & 17–18
📍Peek’n Peak Resort, Clymer, NY

🍂 ZooBOO
🗓️ Oct. 15–30
📍Erie Zoo, Erie

🍁 Which fall event are you looking forward to most?
For more events, head to https://www.visiterie.com/events/.
📷 by mo_riemedio25 on Instagram

As August winds down, the festivals are ramping up in Erie County!💐 Aug. 28-30: Flower & Art Fest at Port Farms 🍲 Aug. 2...
08/27/2026

As August winds down, the festivals are ramping up in Erie County!
💐 Aug. 28-30: Flower & Art Fest at Port Farms
🍲 Aug. 29: Ethnic Market Tours with Erie Arts and Culture
🎡 Aug. 30 - Sept. 5: Erie County Fair Erie County Fair, Wattsburg PA
For a complete list of events, head to www.visiterie.com/events.
📷 by Carly Yokom on Instagram

Who says vacations are just for humans? Erie County is full of tail-wagging adventures waiting to be explored. 🐶❤️📸 Tell...
08/26/2026

Who says vacations are just for humans? Erie County is full of tail-wagging adventures waiting to be explored. 🐶❤️
📸 Tell us: Where are you taking your pup first?
Learn more here: https://www.visiterie.com/dog-friendly-in-erie/

Photos by Sarah Miles, chancethemfcorgi, and 814 Digital

An Erie sunset is always worth the trip. 🌅 There’s still time to chase a few more sunsets before summer comes to an end....
08/25/2026

An Erie sunset is always worth the trip. 🌅 There’s still time to chase a few more sunsets before summer comes to an end.
📷 by maryvigtra on Instagram

Summer is still going strong in Erie! Pack up the car and head to Erie County for festivals, live music and some of the ...
08/20/2026

Summer is still going strong in Erie! Pack up the car and head to Erie County for festivals, live music and some of the best birding in the country.
✨ LEAF - Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park Bird Walks (Pictured)
✨ Zabawa Polish Festival 2026
✨ Travis Tritt at Rebich Investments Amphitheater, Erie Events
For a complete list of events, head to www.visiterie.com/events.
Photos by Explore.814 on Instagram

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Erie, PA
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