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.

Plan an entire year around dozens of outdoor activities and indoor attractions located around one of Lake Erie's favorite coastal towns.

The TikTok phenomenon finds a new aesthetic along our shore — and it’s not just for those with grandkids.

Wrap yourself or your loved ones in CG style with these comfy classics.

Steal away for the day — or even an entire weekend — to enjoy nature, live music, food, drink, fireworks, parades and more at the season’s best festivals, celebrations and concerts.

A colorful new mural in Erie, Pa.

The festival is a way of beautifying the city and bringing art alive for everyone on the shores of Lake Erie.

The bugs are coming — and that's a good thing — but they can also inflict a lot of damage.

To love the lake means to take care of the lake. With that in mind, we checked in with Lake Erie Foundation president Jim Stouffer to gauge exactly how the lake is doing — and what challenges it’s facing.

As the pandemic destroyed dozens of industries, boaters report a resurgence in those looking to spend time on the water.

Discover ways to celebrate our Great Lake during any season.

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