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.

Putt-putt in paradise with two 18-hole courses that sit feet from the water and create a spectacular backdrop for an afternoon of fun.

Settle into the season with cozy autumn destinations and road trip ideas.

This iconic autumn flavor is everywhere. Here's where to find it with a Lake Erie twist.

Get a closer look at the robots who are helping to clean up the thousands of pounds material that blight our beaches.

From ziplining and glamping to movies under the stars and scenic views of the northern lights, get the scoop on activities for the entire family to enjoy once the sun goes down.

These "vampire fish" used to suck the life out of the Great Lakes and, now, are once again on the rise. 

Finding beach glass just takes a bit of patience — and the advice of an experienced collector. 

When Sir Yacht told nearly 5 million people that Lake Erie is "the worst" of the Great Lakes, we had to call him on it. 

A proposed national marine sanctuary would serve to protect these wrecks while still encouraging exploration.

Discover a feast for your eyes and stomach as unparalleled lake views meet divine culinary creations.