Get the scoop on our top suggestions for the best outdoor dining spots along the waterfront, downtown, in and around town and other unique places. PLUS! We’ll give you a tip or two on an amazing dish and drink you simply MUST try while there.

There’s nothing quite like getting away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life and escaping to The Great Outdoors to breathe in the fresh air, sleep under the stars and roast marshmallows over an open fire.

Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses in Erie County. National Women's History Month is celebrated in March to highlight the contributions of women in American history.

The 2021 NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championship will be one for the record books, and when the top eight teams in the country take the ice from March 15-20, women from around the country will make history in Erie.

Erie is home to several distilleries and microbreweries just waiting to introduce you to their newest creations!

Erie has plenty of options to get you in a loving mood.  From the traditional wine and chocolate to the more unusual yoga and painting events, there is something for everyone to love. 

Gather up the family or a few friends, take the journey and discover for yourself how important African American achievements were in forming our area.

Erie’s restaurant scene is an ever-evolving landscape of flavors, fare and creativity. Over the years our area has been home to some really cool restaurants both present and past. They need our help now more than ever.

Bundle up and get ready to explore our WintERIE Wonderland! 

Think about what our area would be like if we didn’t have any small businesses. Get out and SHOP SMALL…not just on Small Business Saturday (this year it’s November 28) but EVERY DAY.

If you’ve been to Erie and the surrounding area lately, you can’t help but notice a multitude of colorful murals decorating the walls of local buildings. We invite you to get out and discover them for yourself or with family and friends.

The holidays are upon us and everyone we hope is ready to celebrate, whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukah or even Festivus!  If you need a little more encouragement this season, we have some great events to get you in the holiday spirit!  

October is officially recognized as Pennsylvania Wine Month.  We celebrate our wineries every day!  Our area is blessed to have not one, not two, not even ten, but 23 wineries!

Fish from shore or stream, bring your boat or hire a charter. Northwest Pennsylvania is one of the country’s greatest angling destinations!

We love all the seasons but fall has to be one of our favorites.  The beautiful colors, fun events and activities and of course the fabulous fall FOOD!

With summer in our rear-view mirror and fall on the approaching horizon, we thought we’d take a moment to clue you in on some local area activities for fall!

Erie County is filled with unique shops, plazas and tucked away retail gems. In addition to being open for in-person visits, many of them offer online shopping, call-in service and curbside pickup.

We each have our own favorite places and things we love about the Erie area.  Fond memories about that cool place you would go to hang out with your best friend or a special restaurant where your parents used to take you as a kid that you now take your own family....

Summer is the perfect time to get out and explore the flavor of Erie County! Take a day to experience what Erie’s brewers, winemakers and distilleries are conjuring up right in your own backyard.

During these new times, many of us have discovered or re-discovered The Great Outdoors.  One of our favorite outdoor activities is getting out and exploring the beautiful public gardens located throughout Erie County.

While things may not be completely back to normal, we are all eager to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures and have some fun this summer!  What better way to celebrate than by getting out on the water?!

Don't think of yourself being cooped up inside. Instead, consider recent shelter-in-place orders as a time to reconnect with your family.

Being stuck indoors and sheltering in place really bums us out.  It’s especially hard for those die-hard shoppers who love the thrill of the hunt in finding that great bargain.  

UPDATED MONDAY MARCH 30, 2020!
VisitErie.  It’s our name and pretty self-explanatory.  We sincerely hope you do when this is all over. Come back and see us on your own terms, when you’re ready, when you’re comfortable. In the meantime, check out the following links from Erie’s tourism industry for some fun family-forward activities and a few laughs too!

Get outside and enjoy the many outdoor recreational opportunities Erie County has to offer!

Whether in like a lamb or a lion, March in Erie is full of fun things to check out; event-wise. We break down 10 of some notable ones you shouldn't miss.

Spring is so close we can almost smell the freshly cut grass and blooming flowers and trees. New things are popping up all over for Erie in 2020 - read all about them.

Cure your Erie cabin fever with our hand-picked list of things to do indoors this winter.

What we love about Erie and why there will always be a special place in our hearts for this AWEsome city!