Pennsylvania

Escape to Erie, Pennsylvania's primary access point to our Great Lake. Here, dining, entertainment, nature, shopping, sports and all kinds of family fun provide hundreds of ways to spend a day, weekend or extended stay. Go for a swim set to the backdrop of unparalleled panoramic waterfront views at Presque Isle Beach or take the little ones for a day filled with adventures at the Erie Maritime Museum, expERIEnce Children's Museum or Erie Zoo.

From sun-soaked celebrations to music-filled nights, mark your calendar for an array of festivals and fun along the shores of Lake Erie.

Grab a good book, beach ball or picnic basket and punch your ticket to paradise with your toes in the sand at some of the most relaxing, family-friendly destinations along our Great Lake.

Lake Erie's coastline and islands offer excellent soil and climate for cultivating grapes, making the region's wineries some of the most can't-miss destinations of your summer adventure.

Every visit to Erie offers a fresh way to explore the vibrant, ever-changing lakefront destination. Check out must-see exhibits at museums including Hagen History Center, or climb away the day at ASCEND Erie. 

Get the scoop on prizeworthy sips at Cork 1794, new brews at Poverty Knob Farmhouse Ales and nine diverse vendors at the Food Hall.

Editor Colleen Smitek reveals the inspiration behind this year's Travel Guide — to nudge you out of your comfortable corner of Lake Erie and discover all the magnificent adventures that await along the shoreline and beyond.

We won’t experience another total solar eclipse until 2099, making April 8 a must-see celestial celebration. Here you’ll find some of the best places to enjoy the show, along with the precise time the totality begins in each location.

Nestle into some cozy mobile living quarters with your favorite comforts from home and discover RV-friendly places to stay along Lake Erie.

There’s no better way to get to know a place than by talking with those who love it — and protect it for future generations. Meet Lauren Sovisky, an ambitious entrepreneur who is investing in Erie's future.