The Hagen History Center, formerly known as the Erie County Historical Society, is a museum campus located in downtown Erie with a focus on the history of Erie County over the past 200 years. 

The Erie region has several Fourth of July weekend events to help you celebrate our most patriotic of holidays.

The Erie area is packed with free festivals, events, attractions and activities to help you plan your lake escape and save a few dollars.  

Did you know there are more than eighty murals scattered across the city of Erie and surrounding areas? Learn more about Erie's history and community through these artistic works that can be seen throughout the city.

Indulge yourself in the high calorie, high carb, tasty goodness that is comfort food. Filled with warm flavors, nostalgia (and calories!), there are several Erie restaurants you need to check out!

If you’re scratching your head over what to do for dad this Father’s Day, never fear!  The Erie region has some great ideas to help you along. 

Show your Pride all month long and come party in Erie!  Here are some amazing ways to celebrate Pride in Erie PA!

The PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor covers all of Northern Pennsylvania including parts of Erie County.  The Erie segment has several attractions, shops and restaurants waiting for you to discover.  

Erie Pennsylvania is considered by many to have some of the best sunsets in the world.  With the stunning backdrop of Lake Erie and its miles of shoreline, Erie sunsets set the perfect scene for romantic proposals, friendly gatherings or a place for quiet reflection after a long day.

The Erie region has many unique locations that are considered to be picture perfect. Here are a few suggestions of the best places to take a picture in the Erie area. 

There is always something fun to do at Presque Isle State Park, where you can easily spend an entire day enjoying the park’s many outdoor adventures.  Bring your family and friends and make your escape to Presque Isle! 

Mother’s Day is a day we set aside to honor special “moms” and thank them for their unconditional love and support.  Here are a few of our favorite ways to treat her to something special.  

Erie County is home to many attractions that are environmentally friendly, or “green.” 

The Erie region is home to several golf courses that welcome every type of golfer from beginner to professional.  Main photo-Paul Gibbens Creative

Now that warmer temperatures are on the way, are you ready to “spring” out of the house and find some fun things to do? Photo by @SnapsBySean

Here's a look at what's new for the Erie area in 2022!

The month of March is filled with fun things to do! 

March is Women's History Month and to celebrate, VisitErie is shining a spotlight on four local, and amazing, women business owners.

It’s safe to say this season our area has received a healthy amount of the fluffy white stuff and for a lot of people that means SNOW MUCH FUN is waiting to be had!

Our area is loaded with AWESOME locally-owned businesses that sell all sorts of unique gifts you can’t find in traditional name brand stores! 

The holiday season is upon us! Time to celebrate with family and friends. (Main photo:  Asbury Woods Winter Wonderland)

Although perhaps not quite as famous as places like Napa Valley or Sonoma, Lake Erie Wine Country is a fantastic destination for serious wine lovers.

Erie County has plenty of options for you to cool off during the dog days of summer.  Here are some of our favorite ways to beat the heat!

Hop in your car or explore on foot, Erie has plenty of self-guided driving and walking tours to keep you busy for days.

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.

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.

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?!

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.  

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