Erie Guidebook
Sightseeing
World-Class Beaches, hiking trails, water sports, and so much more.
It takes a 5 min drive to get to the Isle. Once on the Isle, the speed limit is 25mph so it takes some time to see everything. But keep it slow as there are tons of pedestrians and wildlife that share the road.
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Presque Isle State Park
64 Old Lake RdWorld-Class Beaches, hiking trails, water sports, and so much more.
It takes a 5 min drive to get to the Isle. Once on the Isle, the speed limit is 25mph so it takes some time to see everything. But keep it slow as there are tons of pedestrians and wildlife that share the road.
A short walk from the front door (head to the left) is one of the nicest parks in Erie. Walking paths, amphitheater, and more.
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Frontier Park
1501 West 6th StreetA short walk from the front door (head to the left) is one of the nicest parks in Erie. Walking paths, amphitheater, and more.
Watering Holes
Lager Cafe
2056 W 8th StThe local dive bar within stumbling distance.
Right of the Isle watering hole. A good place to grab a drink if you want a beach bar vibe.
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Sandbar
2835 W 8th StRight of the Isle watering hole. A good place to grab a drink if you want a beach bar vibe.
Food scene
A chocolate Factory within walking distance of the house? Why yes there is! Our personal favorites are the Meltaways.
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Romolo Chocolates
1525 W 8th StA chocolate Factory within walking distance of the house? Why yes there is! Our personal favorites are the Meltaways.
The local greasy spoon diner, usually full of locals. One block from the front door (walk out the front door and head to the left).
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Avantis
1662 W 8th StThe local greasy spoon diner, usually full of locals. One block from the front door (walk out the front door and head to the left).
You are on vacation have some donuts for breakfast! And this is the best place to get them from.
- about a 10 min drive away
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H & K Donut Shop
3712 W Lake RdYou are on vacation have some donuts for breakfast! And this is the best place to get them from.
- about a 10 min drive away
The local coffee shop! And make sure to check out the attached bookstore. A short walk or even shorter drive away.
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Pressed
1535 W 8th StThe local coffee shop! And make sure to check out the attached bookstore. A short walk or even shorter drive away.
A great place to get an upscale dinner. And make sure to check out the painting in the entrance.
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The Cork 1794
900 W Erie Plaza DrA great place to get an upscale dinner. And make sure to check out the painting in the entrance.
Our favorite local restaurant! The food is amazing, but the desserts are even better. Just a heads they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It's about a 15 min walk or a quick drive away.
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Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro
1402 W 10th StOur favorite local restaurant! The food is amazing, but the desserts are even better. Just a heads they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It's about a 15 min walk or a quick drive away.
Looking for a place on the water to get a drink and a bite to eat. You can't get any closer to the water than this! A little too far to walk, but a quick drive will get you there.
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Rum Runners
133 E Dobbins LandingLooking for a place on the water to get a drink and a bite to eat. You can't get any closer to the water than this! A little too far to walk, but a quick drive will get you there.
The local tourist trap for burgers and milkshakes. It's an Erie institution and the closest place to grab food when heading to or coming from the Isle.
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Sara's Restaurant
25 Peninsula DrThe local tourist trap for burgers and milkshakes. It's an Erie institution and the closest place to grab food when heading to or coming from the Isle.
Good food, good drinks and near local shopping. The place to get a classic steak dinner.
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Colony Pub & Grille
2670 W 8th StGood food, good drinks and near local shopping. The place to get a classic steak dinner.
Convenience Stores
CVS
410 E 12th StSometimes you need some odd and ends. This is a short drive from the house