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Things to see in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States): 26 places and when to go
Erie, Pennsylvania is a city in United States with around 178,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (8), Nature (5), Wildlife (5). The best known are Presque Isle State Park, St. Peter Cathedral and Waldameer & Water World. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.1299, -80.085
- Population
- About 178,000
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (8) · Nature (5) · Wildlife (5) · With kids (4) · Architecture (4) · Snow (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 519 km as the crow flies
What to see in Erie, Pennsylvania
The places in and around Erie, Pennsylvania, 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.
- Presque Isle State ParkPennsylvania state park on Lake Erie2.5 km
- St. Peter CathedralChurch in Pennsylvania, United States651 m
- Waldameer & Water WorldAmusement park6.4 km
- USS Niagara2000 restoration/replica wooden-hulled 1813 snow-brig831 m
- Erie Land LightLighthouse in Pennsylvania, United States2.4 km
- Presque Isle BayBay in Pennsylvania, United States of America2.5 km
- Presque Isle LightLighthouse in Pennsylvania, United States4.7 km
- Waterford Covered BridgeBridge in Pennsylvania, United States23 km
- Erie Bluffs State ParkState Park in Pennsylvania, United States28 km
- Erie Harbor North Pier LightLighthouse in Pennsylvania, United States3.1 km
- Erie Maritime MuseumMaritime museum in Erie, Pennsylvania752 m
- Erie ZooZoo in Erie, Pennsylvania3.7 km
- Splash LagoonPolynesian-themed indoor waterpark in Erie, Pennsylvania9.1 km
- State Game Lands Number 109Park in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America17 km
- State Game Lands Number 190Park in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America25 km
- 6 Mile CellarsWinery9.8 km
- Altered State DistilleryDistillery3.2 km
- Erie Ale WorksBrewery1.1 km
- Erie Brewing CompanyBrewery8.7 km
- Erie DistilleryDistillery5.9 km
- Erie Skeet ClubSki resort12 km
- IronStone MeaderyWinery9.3 km
- Lavery Brewing CompanyBrewery769 m
- Luminary DistillingDistillery9.8 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- Snow: Peek'n Peak Ski Area
- With kids: Yahn Planetarium of Harborcreek
When to go to Erie, Pennsylvania
The best time to visit Erie, Pennsylvania 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.
- JanPossible9:15
- FebPossible10:21
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:23
- JunBest time15:03
- JulBest time14:47
- AugBest time13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:34
- DecPossible8:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. In April, 24 of the 26 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, Pennsylvania
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 519 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
- North East9 places23 km
- Cambridge Springs7 places36 km
- Conneaut Lake5 places61 km
- Jamestown, New York5 places70 km
- Cranberry5 places99 km
- Fairport Harbor5 places107 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Erie, Pennsylvania?
The best known: Presque Isle State Park, St. Peter Cathedral, Waldameer & Water World, USS Niagara, Erie Land Light. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Erie, Pennsylvania?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56.
How do you get to Erie, Pennsylvania?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 519 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Erie, Pennsylvania as the destination and these 26 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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