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Things to see in Erie (United States): 8 places and when to go
Erie is a town in United States, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (4), Museums and art (2), Beaches (2). The best known are Viking, Chick Island and Little Chicken Island. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.8789, -82.8649
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (4) · Museums and art (2) · Beaches (2) · Diving (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 418 km as the crow flies
What to see in Erie
The places in and around Erie, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- VikingViking ship replica450 km
- Chick IslandIsland in Essex County, Ontario, Canada12 km
- Little Chicken IslandIsland in Essex County, Ontario, Canada13 km
- Shandy HallBuilding in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States157 km
- Geneva Winery & CoffeehouseWinery451 km
- Lake Drum BreweryBrewery496 km
- Laurello VineyardsWinery162 km
- Ohio Wine ProducersWinery159 km
When to go to Erie
The best time to visit Erie is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:22
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:02
- JulBest time14:46
- AugBest time13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. In June, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Erie
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 418 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sandusky13 places48 km
- Ridgefield5 places50 km
- Detroit40 places54 km
- Toledo, Ohio18 places64 km
- Northville6 places80 km
- Oberlin5 places85 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Erie?
The best known: Viking, Chick Island, Little Chicken Island, Shandy Hall. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Erie?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.
How do you get to Erie?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 418 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Erie as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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