Erie was made for family moments. Here, kids can race from coasters to water slides at Waldameer, and everyone has room to roam. In Erie, the simple things are the best things: fresh air, toes in the sand, space to splash, and time to pause. You’ll spend less time in traffic, and more time playing. Less time in lines, and more time laughing. Come with a plan, or let the moments guide you, and discover why Erie is known for effortless family fun.
When you're looking for that perfect fall day with the whole family, head to Port Farms, a working family farm located in Waterford, just 20 minutes south of Erie. At their annual Fall Harvest Festival (now through November), you and the kids can enjoy more than 20 activities and attractions, like figuring your way through the 8-acre corn maze, taking a wagon ride, feeding the goats, riding pedal carts, and more. While there, grab a craft stout or IPA from their onsite brewery and restaurant, Poverty Knob Farmhouse Ales.
Fall means hockey season in Erie, and at an Erie Otters game, there isn't a bad seat in the house. As members of the Ontario Hockey League, they’ve helped shape future NHL stars such as two-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid and 2019 Stanley Cup Champion Ryan O’Reilly, all while giving fans a front-row seat to the next future stars.
Consistently ranked as one of the top indoor water parks by USA Today’s 10Best, Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort is a year-round tropical escape where families race down thrilling slides, catch waves in a giant pool, or get soaked under a giant tipping coconut. It’s a water park escape that can turn a quiet day into a lively party.
At Erie Insurance Arena, the roar of the crowd rises as the Ontario Hockey League Erie Otters take the ice. Many current NHL stars got their start in Erie (including NHL All-Star and MVP Connor McDavid), and a night at an Otters game gives families the chance to see future stars up close. The season starts in September and runs through spring.
ASCEND Erie turns climbing into a shared adventure where every handhold sparks confidence and every climb builds connection. Multiple climbing walls and routes provide opportunities for all skill levels.
At the expERIEnce Children’s Museum, creativity and curiosity take center stage in a fresh, three-story space designed for kids to play their way through Erie- themed exhibits. Central to the renovated space is “Lake Life,” a massive water table dotted with mini versions of Erie landmarks, like the Bicentennial Tower and North Pier Light. On the top floor, kids will want to spend all day at “My Town,” a miniature community featuring a grocery store, auto shop, restaurant, theater, veterinary office, and so much more.
Just a short drive away in Jamestown, NY, the National Comedy Center brings laughter to life with cutting-edge tech and personalized exhibits. Visitors create custom “Sense of Humor” profiles that shape interactive experiences tailored to their tastes, ensuring fun that’s both clever and age-appropriate.
Asbury Woods offers a peaceful escape into nature’s classroom. Wander trails that weave through forests, wetlands, and meadows, then step inside the nature center to explore live animal exhibits and interactive displays.
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814-450-8553
652 West 17th Street
Erie, PA 16502
814-835-5356
4105 Asbury Road
Pet friendly (outside trails only)
Erie, PA 16506
582-228-9035
426 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
814-455-6055
1 State Street
Erie, PA 16507
814-725-0747
9210 Sidehill Road
North East, PA 16428
814-315-9694
2061 West 8th Street
Erie , PA 16505
716-736-4418
5811 Welch Hill Road
Ripley, NY 14775
814-459-5477
20 East 5th Street
Erie, PA 16507
814-392-4785
Home field is Erie Sports Center
8159 Oliver Road
Erie, PA 16509
814-453-7117
809 French Street
Erie, PA 16501
814-572-1407
Meets in front of Like My Thai 827 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
814-452-2744
150 East Front Street
Erie, PA 16507
814-455-7779
Erie Insurance Arena
809 French St
Erie, PA 16501
814-455-1375
23 West 10th Street
Erie, PA 16501
814-454-2852
12 West 10th Street
Erie, PA 16501
814-456-1300
Home games - UPMC Park/110 East 10 Street
Business Office - 831 French Street
Erie, PA 16501
412-852-7508
8159 Oliver Road
Erie, PA 16509
814-864-2022
4940 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501
814-864-4091
423 West 38th Street
Erie, PA 16508
814-580-9905
4838 West Ridge Road
Erie, PA 16506
814-580-9905
23 W 10th Street
Erie, PA 16501
814-453-3743
420 French Street
Erie, PA 16507
8159 Oliver Road
Erie, PA 16509
724-316-2529
35 State Street
Erie , PA 16507
814-454-1813
356 West 6th Street
Erie, PA 16501
814-602-5846
12 East Dobbins Landing
next to Woody's Backwater BARge & Grill
Erie, PA 16507
814-453-5323
1501 West 6th Street
Erie, PA 16505
814-725-3303
10700 Delmas Drive
North East, PA 16428
1200 Lighthouse Street
Erie, PA 16507
814-823-6706
8159 Oliver Road
Erie, PA 16509
814-449-9012
150 East Front Street - Erie Maritime Museum
Erie, PA 16507
716-484-2222
203 W. Second Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
814-920-9666
130 E Front Street
Erie , PA 16507
716-355-4141
1405 Olde Road
Clymer, NY 14724
814-528-5257
2730 West 12th Street
Erie, PA 16505
814-452-2628
402 West Bayfront Parkway
Erie, PA 16507
814-796-4500
2055 Stone Quarry Road
Waterford, PA 16441
814-838-3938
Presque Isle State Park
Presque Isle Canoe & Boat Livery
Erie, PA 16505
814-836-0201
Perry Monument at Presque Isle
Erie, PA 16501
814-833-3604
Presque Isle State Park, east of Beach 6
Erie, PA 16505
814-833-7424
Foot of Peninsula Drive
Erie, PA 16505
814-835-8900
Waterworks Beach area
Presque Isle State Park
Erie, PA 16505
814-217-1140
8071 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
814-453-2627
2 State Street
Erie, PA 16507
866-3SPLASH (77-5274)
8091 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
814-734-5098
12270 Edinboro Road
Edinboro, PA 16412
814-833-7424
E Fisher Drive
Erie, PA 16507
724-880-1283
Captain John E. Lampe Marina, Foot of Port Access Road
Erie, PA 16507
814-833-7424
301 Peninsula Drive
Erie, PA 16505
814-459-9696
Foot of State Street/Dobbins Landing
Erie, PA 16507
877-817-1009
220 Peninsula Drive
Erie, PA 16505
Wolverine Park Marina
34 State Street
Erie, PA 16507
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