Erie, Pennsylvania Travel Information

Erie and Northwestern Pennsylvania Pennsylvania has the largest rural population in the country. That means there are more people living in towns of fewer than 2,500 people here than in any other state. Although all of the regions cove... Erie, PA

Erie and Presque Isle Getaway The romance of days gone by is present not only in stories about rum-running but also in legends based on historical fact from the early days of Erie. The Underground Railroad is depicted in one of th... Erie, PA

Erie and the Chautauqua Region: Water, Water, Everywhere After driving an hour and a half northeast, you’ll be ready to begin a weekend that winds through two states and offers an especially inviting repose for nature lovers. If you enjoy quaint villages, a... Erie, PA

Erie: North by North East Waves crashing on rocks, sandy beaches that stretch for miles, a horizon where water blends with sky almost seamlessly. To get there from Pittsburgh, you’d go—north? Yup. The most popular state park i... Erie, PA

National Forests around Erie and Titusville, Pennsylvania The tourist literature says the Erie area is “Erie-sistible.” And why not? It has a great lake—make that a Great Lake—a Native American history dating back 300 years, and a location way off the beaten... Erie, PA

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Presque Isle (Distance: 1.6 mi) Walk the same rough-poured sidewalk that the old lighthouse keeper walked when he went from his home in the Presque Isle Lighthouse to his boat at the U.S. Lighthouse Service boathouse on Misery Bay. ...

Erie, PA - Hiking - length:5 mi

Gull Point Trail (Distance: 2.3 mi) Presque Isle is a peninsula that curves northeast along the city of Erie’s waterfront and lays claim to several special features. It is a favorite stopover point for thousands of migratory birds in th...

Meadville, PA - Hiking - length:2 mi

Presque Isle Lagoons (Distance: 2.3 mi) This is the only major float in this book that isnt on moving water. Its so unlike anything else in Pennsylvania, though, that its worth a visit, especially if you enjoy wildflowers and wildlife.

Erie, PA - Paddling - length:8 mi

Presque Isle and Erie Ramble (Distance: 2.4 mi) The Presque Isle and Erie Ramble is a delightful and easy spin around one of Pennsylvania’s most popular state parks. Stop for a picnic, and go for a swim at one the park’s many guarded sandy beaches....

Erie, PA - Road Biking - length:16 mi

Presque Isle State Park: Inland and Bay Trails (Distance: 2.7 mi) This state park encompasses a 7-mile-long Lake Erie spit, with unique environments and a tendency for walking. In the past century, the isle has migrated eastward nearly 0.5 mile. Recognized as a nati...

Erie, PA - Hiking - length:14.8 mi

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Joseph Martin Joseph Martin Golf Club Municipal, 9 holes 2284 yards, par 32 2.1 miles from center of Erie, Pennsylvania

Lawrence Park Lawrence Park Golf Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6494 yards, par 72 3.2 miles from center of Erie, Pennsylvania

Millcreek Golf Millcreek Golf and Learning Center Municipal, 9 holes 2813 yards, par 36 4.4 miles from center of Erie, Pennsylvania

Gospel Hill Gospel Hill Country Club Public, 18 holes 5527 yards, par 70 5.1 miles from center of Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie Erie Golf Club Public, 18 holes 5682 yards, par 69 5.4 miles from center of Erie, Pennsylvania

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