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A Food Lover's Guide to Downtown Erie Restaurants

Local breweries, cafés, bakeries, and restaurants serve everything from elevated comfort food to creative new flavors, making downtown a must-visit destination for food lovers.

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Bring Your Group to Erie

Getting the group together is the hard part. Erie makes everything after that easy.

Just a short drive from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo, and Toronto, Erie offers affordable accommodations, memorable attractions, and group-friendly experiences everyone can enjoy. Cruise Presque Isle Bay, explore Lake Erie Wine Country, discover local museums, shop tax-free on clothing and shoes, or simply spend time together along the waterfront. However your group likes to travel, Erie makes it easy to create a trip worth remembering.

Plan Your Group Trip

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Plan Your Visit

Begin your journey by reaching out to us today! We’ll promptly provide you with recommendations and tailored suggestions to suit every type of traveler. 

Janice Friedrichsmeyer
Director of Partnership
814-454-1000 ext 132
janicef@visiterie.com

Group Travel FAQs

What makes Erie a great destination for group tours?

Erie offers a compact, easy‑to‑navigate layout, affordable lodging, motorcoach‑friendly attractions, and a mix of outdoor, cultural, and culinary experiences that appeal to all ages.

Can VisitErie help us find a step‑on guide?

VisitErie can connect you with longtime step-on guides CB & C Tours, who specialize in history, architecture, wine country, and general city tours.

Can VisitErie help my group customize an itinerary?

Yes.  In addition to the itineraries on this page, VisitErie can assist with timing, pacing, and attraction recommendations tailored to your group’s interests.

Do attractions offer group discounts or private tours?

Many Erie attractions offer discounted admission, private tours, or behind‑the‑scenes experiences for groups. VisitErie can help coordinate availability.

What size qualifies as a group for VisitErie travel services?

VisitErie considers any party of 10 or more people to be a group. Groups of this size are eligible for our complimentary planning assistance, itinerary support, and coordination with local attractions, hotels, and restaurants.