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Beaches!

PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK IS CELEBRATING ITS 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN 2021! A new educational exhibit showcasing the history of the park will be on display from May 17, 2021 through August 23, 2021 at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. For more information click here. Presque Isle is a National Natural Landmark and Pennsylvania's most visited State Park. Sandy beaches and endless outdoor recreation! Presque Isle (French for “almost an island”) welcomes over 4 million visitors annually.

Visitors flock to Presque Isle for its distinctive blend of natural beauty and year-round recreation including swimming, boating, biking, surfing, birding and fishing. Explore on foot, wheels, surreys, skis, pontoons and kayaks.

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Family Fun for Everyone!

Waldameer Park & Water World

One of America’s oldest amusement parks. Located near the entrance to Presque Isle State Park, set among beautifully landscaped grounds and picnic groves. Make sure to check out the Chaos pendulum thrill ride - sending you swinging, then spinning and then turning you upside down as you soar 60 feet in the air! In Water World, cool off in their heated relaxation pool near the GIANT wave pool! Waldameer was recently voted as the 15^th nicest water park in the U.S. Thrilling water park slides, live shows, modern arcade, traditional midway games, food and refreshment centers and numerous picnic groves.

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Erie Sports Center - Fun Park Opens Spring 2022

Get ready Erie! The Erie Sports Center will soon be ready and waiting for you to enjoy! This 28-acre multi-purpose venue is geared for sports, tourism, business and social events as well as sports conferences. The facility features a 61,000 sq. ft. indoor dome with FIFA –certified astro turf, 12 outdoor soccer fields and 8 baseball fields, Fun Park with go karts, mini golf, batting cages and climbing wall, 1,800 sq. ft. beach arena for volleyball and soccer, the 150-seat LUMI café/restaurant/bar, conference room and sports science facility.

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Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park & Resort

84º of year-round water soaking excitement! A South Sea Island atmosphere, multiple twisting and turning slides, a 1,000 gallon Tiki tipping bucket, multi-level activity Tree House, indoor wave pool, tree tops ropes course, food court, kiddie area and more!

NEW! Hologate is a multiplayer virtual reality attraction that transports players into a new dimension. Players are transported to a new world where they could be battling robots and dragons, having a snowball fight or fighting off zombies. Also new at Splash Lagoon is an enhanced Lazer Tag Experience.

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Kellar’s Magic & Comedy Club

Shows appearing and disappearing nightly! Kellar’s Modern Magic and Comedy club formally Jr’s last laugh Comedy club and restaurant has been rebranded and reimagined into a state-of-the-art historical entertainment tourist attraction themed around the dean of American magicians Harry Kellar. Before Houdini, there was Kellar – a magician from Erie, Pennsylvania who defined magic so brilliantly that author L. Frank Baum based his immortal character “The Wizard of Oz” on him. Henrich “Harry” Kellar (1849-1922) has been forgotten by history – UNTIL NOW! Featuring the brightest names in Comedy and Magic performing live on stage, from TV shows like America’s Got Talent, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, The Tonight Show, Last Comic Standing and Netflix. The sleight of hand performance bar “Secrets & Wonders” is Erie’s most unique magic bar. featuring sleight-of- hand close-up artists that entertain guests during “Magic Hour” and signature cocktails that magically disappear. Enjoy the show with modern American family friendly cuisine that features a magic themed menu and mind-blowing table artists for a one-of-a-kind unique dining experience. Watch their newest video!

Get IN Your Game!

Presque Isle Downs & Casino

Northwestern Pennsylvania’s premier gambling destination and racetrack! Try your luck at 1,580 slot machines, 32 table games and 9 poker tables, or place your bets on off-track and live thoroughbred racing.

Minutes from downtown Erie, Presque Isle Downs spans 272 acres and features a state-of-the-art poker room, award-winning dining, four lounges, live entertainment, customer incentives and Churchill's Bourbon & Brew with 30 specialty, local, regional craft beers on tap.

The gaming and excitement is 24/7! Live horse racing (May - September).

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The slots at Presque Isle Downs & Casino

Go Team!

Erie Otters

Erie's Ontario Hockey League team gets crowds on their feet with hard checking, in-your-face hockey maneuvers.

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Erie SeaWolves

The cracking of bats and cheers from the stands fill the air when the Erie SeaWolves, the AA Detroit Tigers affiliate team takes the field at UPMC Park.

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