Centrally located on the Great Lakes, Erie is located within a day’s drive of nearly half the U.S. population. Pack up the car and road trip to Pennsylvania’s only port on the Great Lakes.
Approximately 90 minutes
Take Interstate 90 westbound directly into Erie County, PA.
Approximately 90 minutes
Take Interstate 90 eastbound directly into Erie County, PA.
Approximately 2 hours
Take Interstate 79 northbound directly into Erie County, PA.
Approximately 3.5 hours
Follow Interstate 71 / 271 northbound to Interstate 90 eastbound into Erie County, PA.
Approximately 4.5 hours
Take either Interstate 76 westbound (Pennsylvania Turnpike) to Interstate 79 northbound, or US-22 to US-322 to Interstate 79 northbound into Erie County.
Approximately 4.5 hours
Follow Queen Elizabeth Way toward Buffalo, NY to the Peace Bridge, then follow Interstate 90 westbound into Erie County, PA.
Approximately 8 hours
Follow Interstate 80 westbound across Pennsylvania to Interstate 79 northbound into Erie County, PA.
Erie is serviced by the Amtrak station located inside historic Union Station in downtown Erie.
The Erie International Airport continues to expand its services, offering daily flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, and Breeze Airways, and located just 10 minutes from downtown Erie.
Erie is serviced by Greyhound Bus Lines. Tickets must be purchased online or by phone (800) 231-2222. Tickets are not available for purchase in person. Bus arrivals and departures are located on the outside platform behind the Intermodal Transportation Building, 208 East Bayfront Parkway. For a list of arrivals/departures click here.
If you're traveling to the Erie region and would like to bring your boat and enjoy the waters of Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie, there are public marinas available where you can temporarily dock your boat for overnight stays. Public transient boat marinas can be found at Wolverine Park Marina. There are also several area private boat clubs that offer transient dockage. Find the full list here.
After you arrive, you'll find that flat landscapes and limited traffic make it easy to get around. If you don't want to use your own vehicle, there are options available.
Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA)
The EMTA currently operates 28 fixed bus routes throughout Erie County including to some of Erie's most popular tourist locations like Peach Street, Edinboro, North East, and throughout Downtown Erie.
Get a current list of routes and schedules here.
814-866-0246
6660 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
814-833-4258
4411 West 12th Street
Erie, PA 16505
814-452-3515
127 East 14th Street
Erie, PA 16503
814-746-5775
Presque Isle State Park, Beach 6 and 8
301 Peninsula Drive
Erie, PA 16505
814-452-2025
303 East 32nd Street
Erie, PA 16504
UPMC Hamot is a 445-bed hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is a regional hub for specialized health care, including advanced surgical services, private intensive care suites, and the area’s only accredited trauma center.
Located at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel, Two45 pays homage to the precisde moment in history that Oliver Hazard Perry bravely led the US Navy on the path to victory during the Battle of Lake Erie. As a tribute to our fair city, the restaurant offers upscale, traditional American cuisines with a focus on seafood and coastal fare. Chef's specialities include macadmania-crusted grouper filet and bone in tomahawk pork chop. Private dining room available.
Tia Book Cellar is an independent bookstore offering new books, unique gifts, puzzles, and games for all interests and ages. Located across from Gibson Park in North East, their brand embodies the local business model and the local grape heritage. Tia believes that “there is always…local, an alternative, and a story.” They look forward to helping you discover your next read or gift.
Edinboro Community and Economic Development is a regional Edinboro area non-profit committed to fostering positive community-wide growth. Through economic and civic initiatives, the ECED seeks to empower the Edinboro community to effectuate targeted change to meet current needs and build regional resilience. Edinboro is a unique area where rural and urban values intersect, and the best "small town America" qualities shine.
Presenting SiriusXM host, pianist, conductor, writer, and performer Seth Rudetsky in “Divas by the Decade” on Friday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Walker Recital Hall. Blending humor and insider insight, Rudetsky celebrates Broadway’s legendary leading ladies with stories, rare audio, and video from shows like “Hamilton,” “Gypsy,” and “West Side Story.”
Join us at Oliver’s Rooftop, located on the eighth floor of the Hampton Inn & Suites on Erie’s scenic Bayfront. Open daily, with Sunday brunch from 10 AM–2 PM, featuring chef-inspired specialties. Enjoy inventive cuisine paired with stunning views, unforgettable sunsets, and unique nature watching. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows provide incredible vantage points overlooking Presque Isle Bay. Award-winning and recently recognized as Erie’s Choice Community Choice Awards Best Fine Dining Restaurant (2025). Reservations are recommended.
From tailgating and birthday parties to travel sports and family reunions, Donatos is here to feed your whole crew! Right now, get four large 1-topping pizzas and three 2-liter bottles of Pepsi products for just $74.99! Use code 262 when ordering online or mention at our Harborcreek on Buffalo Road!
The Field at DICK’S Sporting Goods is where passions come to life. Designed to inspire movement and connection, The Field offers opportunities to try new experiences, demo the latest gear from top brands, and bring people together. Host your next event with us. Also, offering a wide range of community programming, including fitness and yoga classes, youth sports camps and clinics, and more. Community partnerships are at the core of everything they do, and they take pride in supporting teams, athletes, and organizations in meaningful ways.
The Mazza family welcomes you to explore 3 unique locations in Lake Erie Wine Country. Sip and savor award-winning wines at Mazza Vineyards and the historic South Shore Wine Company, both located in North East, PA, and be sure to visit their combination winery, distillery and brewery, Mazza Chautauqua Cellars/Five & 20 Spirits and Brewing, in nearby Westfield, NY.
Take a quick ride up to the observation deck to enjoy the stunning 360° veiws of Presque Isle Bay, Lake Erie, downtown Erie, and even Long Point, Ontario on clear days – all from 138 feet up at Erie’s iconic Bayfront Tower.
Discover Erie’s favorite dining destinations with the John Russell Hospitality app—bringing all six of our locations together in one place. Make reservations, order online, earn rewards, and stay up to date on events across every venue. Whether you're planning a waterfront dinner or a casual night out, everything you need is right at your fingertips.
Stop by Port Farms to check out our on-site brewery, Poverty Knob! We offer hand-crafted beers and delicious sharable food year-round. The brewery is family and dog friendly with both indoor and outdoor spaces. We offer games, music and entertainment for all ages!
Whether you're planning a weekend escape or a full vacation, unforgettable live entertainment is waiting for you in Erie. Set along the scenic shores of Lake Erie, the Rebich Investments Amphitheater comes alive every summer with the “8 Great Tuesdays” free community concert series- taking place every Tuesday in July and August. Recently, voted Erie’s Choice for Best Local Event. Relax by the water, enjoy the view, and experience incredible live music under the open sky. Erie Events, the driving force behind downtown Erie’s vibrant entertainment scene, brings excitement year-round across five unique venues in Erie, PA. Come for the music, stay for the experience. Erie is where every show comes with a waterfront view.
Five Iron Golf is Erie’s premier indoor golf and entertainment destination, blending top-tier technology with a vibrant, social atmosphere. Featuring state-of-the-art TrackMan simulators, a full bar and kitchen, and Duckpin Bowling, it’s the perfect spot to play, practice, or just hang out. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or swinging for fun, Five Iron Golf brings people together through golf, food, and great times.
Explore the Erie Zoo, where every path leads to something new and exciting. From curious orangutans and playful otters to vibrant gardens and seasonal events, adventure awaits at every turn. Our habitats will bring you closer than you imagine to animals from around the world, creating wondrous and truly unforgettable moments. Your visit isn't about seeing wildlife —it's about connecting with nature, discovering the unexpected, and making memories you'll treasure for years to come.
Offering up beautiful regional gifts and his famed crystal ball photography. Stop by his online store for wood-carved maps, "814" magnets and coasters, and stunning pictures of Presque Isle. His products can also be found at local favorites such as Glass Growers Gallery, Presque Isle Gallery & Gifts, and the Lighthouse gift shop at Presque Isle. Support local art and local creations.
If you live more than 50 miles from Millcreek Mall, stop by the Customer Service Center to register. You’ll receive a Guest Rewards Tourism Program Luggage Tag. Scanning the QR Code on it will reveal special offers from participating mall merchants. If you spend $200 or more that day, take your receipts back to the Customer Service Center and you’ll get a FREE $20 Mall Gift Card. You get rewarded just for shopping!
Welcome to The Cove Bay-Side Restaurant and Tavern. We invite you to enjoy a unique dining experience on Erie’s Bayfront with our nautically inspired decor, a carefully crafted menu, and an unbelievable view of Presque Isle Bay. With both indoor and outdoor seating right next to the bay, we want to be your destination of choice when you “just want to get away from it all” but without having to go far.
Experience 84 degrees all year at one of the top water parks in the country.
Find true action with slots, table games, sports book, and horse racing.
Voted Erie's Choice Best Hospital for ten years in a row.
Discover five unique venues in the heart of downtown’s entertainment district, with live music, comedy and experiences for every kind of night. Make your visit unforgettable.
Experience family summer fun on more than 100 great rides, slides and attractions at Waldameer!
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