Overflowing with festivals, events, attractions, and outdoor adventures, the region offers you many options for planning the perfect lake escape to maximize your vacation budget. fTop of Form

The Erie region has a variety of indoor family activities that offer the perfect solution for getting everyone out of the house for a fun escape or a full-day adventure.

From skiing pristine slopes to hiking frosty landscapes, here are five places where you can make the most of an Erie winter.

Fall in Erie is a magical time filled with crisp air, pumpkin patches, fall events and spectacular colors! The Erie region is one of the best places in Pennsylvania to experience fall’s beauty up close, especially when reflected in the waters of Lake Erie.

With miles of pristine sandy beaches, exhilarating water parks, invigorating splash pads, and a plethora of other options that will truly embrace your love for aquatic activities, the Erie area is brimming with refreshing options.

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. 

Independence Day weekend in Erie, PA is packed with cherished traditions, friendly gatherings, picnics, parades, dazzling fireworks, and other festivities commemorating America’s independence. 

Escape from the daily grind and camp under the stars in Erie PA.

The Erie area provides the perfect setting for a host of water-based activities. Regardless of whether you own a boat or not, there are numerous ways to immerse yourself in some outdoor fun.

Indulge in a summer filled with making memories and budget-friendly family fun on Erie’s beautiful shores.

Presque Isle State Park is a National Natural Landmark and Erie’s top attraction, especially in the summertime. From pristine beaches to a rich history and natural beauty, a visit to Presque Isle promises endless fun and excitement, making it the perfect destination for a memorable summer getaway

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and pay tribute to the remarkable birth mothers, adopted mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, mothers-in-law, or other motherly figures by expressing our heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering love and support. 

Erie County is home to numerous environmentally friendly attractions or "green" wonders.

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

Fall is a time for colorful leaves, Halloween costumes, hay rides, pumpkin spice everything and some of Erie’s favorite festivals.

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. 

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. 

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