CBANDCTOURS

 

While in the area visit
Erie Area Convention & Visitors Center for local information:
http://www.visiterie.com   and    http://www.enjoyerie.com


All Seasons Flea Market – Erie’s only indoor year round flea market and more. Located at the Millcreek Mall. (http://www.allseasonsfleamarket.com/)

 

 Bayfront Convention Center - Built 2 years ago, in the shape of a ship (4 masts, Bowed front won architectural awards for design. (http://www.bayfrontconventioncenter.com/)

 

Bi-Centennial Tower – 187 ft tower built to commemorate our 200th anniversary. Whole area built with bricks (memorial) $100.00 each. (http://www.porterie.org/bicentennial/)

 

Big Bertha (left side street red building) Erie’s first steam pump retired now.        Place of honor now open on weekends for viewing.  (http://www.eriewater.org/who-we-are/history/)

 

Burch’s Farm Market – Exquisite wine, produce, and bake shop surrounded by vineyards. (http://www.burchfarm.com/)

 

Burger King Amphitheatre – Liberty Park Holds 4 – 7 thousand bring your own chair. Eight Great Tuesdays. Name groups - REO and Brooks & Dunn (http://events.goerie.com/erie_pa/venues/show/2700125-burger-king-amphitheater)

 

Condominiums – jutting out to water end condo when built was 1 million dollars - $400,000 last year.

 

Concourse of Union Station - A 1927 restored antique train station. Have lunch and learn the history. (http://www.concourseofunionstation.com/)
 

Courtyard WineryOne unique winery, offering two extraordinary brands!

(http://www.courtyardwineries.com/)


Erie Brewing
–  See how beer is made. (http://www.eriebrewingco.com/

Erie County History Center
- a museum showcasing Erie’s unique history. (http://www.eriecountyhistory.org/Cashier/index.html)

Erie’s Land Lighthouse
– built in 1818 it is a source of pride for the Erie region (not open to the public - http://www.rudyalicelighthouse.net/ErieLts/ErieLand/ErieLand.htm)

 

Erie Water Authority – gravity fed behind it is fish hatchery built by Sons of Lake Erie last year. (http://www.eriewater.org/)

 

Findley Lake - a variety of quaint shops & boutiques as well as candle manufacturing. (http://www2.cecomet.net/honcho/findley.html)

 

Firefighters Historical Museum – an authentic fire house located on 5th and Chestnut Housing memorabilia from as early as 1823. (http://www.geocities.com/firefightersmuseum/)

 

French Creek Trading Post - cool stuff from hot places. (http://www.fcvtradingpost.com)


Frontier Park – runners park, jazz festivals, Tobogganing in winter.

 

Fuhrman's Cider Mill - Fully operational historic Cider Mill, OPEN YEAR-ROUND!(field trips and tours welcome!) Fully functional scratch Bakery: donuts, SPECIALTY cakes for all ...

(http://www.fuhrmanscidermill.com)

 

Gabriel's - discount shopping with name brands at its best.

(http://www.gabrielbrothers.com/)

 

Goodell Gardens & Homestead - Help your garden grow. (http://www.goodellgardens.org)


Hurry Hill Maple Farm Museum Association
- Hurry Hill Farm and its sugarhouse is a wonderful experience for visitors–children, families, sugar makers or anyone curious about nature’s pure product.

 

Kada Gallery – Tip Toad through the tulips (http://www.kadagallery.com/)

 

Karen's Angels - angels and more. (http://www.karensangels.com)

 

Kelly Hotel - The first stagecoach stop into New York Rt 20. Good food great ghost stories, and real ghosts. (www.thekellyhotel.com/)

 

Marina Row – 3 yacht clubs, 7 marina’s, nightlife, good food at restaurants.

 

Maritime Museum - Learn about the battle of Lake Erie & tour the Flag­ship Niagara. (http://www.brigniagara.org/museum.htm)
 
Mason Farms
- a family farm market with unique and old fashion items. (http://www.masonfarms.net/)

Mazza, Arrowhead, Penn Shore, Johnson Estates etc. - local wineries for tours & tasting. (http://www.mazzawines.com/, http://www.arrowheadwine.com/, http://www.pennshore.com/, http://www.johnsonwinery.com/)

 

Multi-Purpose Trail – Starts at Behrend College Ends at Presque Isle State Park.

 

Niagara Point – Erie’s only gated community. Houses start 1 million dollars.


Nobel Winery – Nestled on top of a hillside, this winery has an incredible view for miles around. A great place to sample their wine. (www.noblewinery.com/)

Peek’n Peak Resort -  a year round resort that houses artifacts of the Reed Mansion. (http://www.pknpk.com/)

Presque Isle - Seven mile state park of white sand beaches and natural wildlife. (http://www.presqueisle.org/)

Presque Isle Lighthouse – built in 1872 was 5 courses thick to withstand the severe cold and winds off the lake. Dubbed the loneliest place on earth by the first lightkeeper. (not open to the public - http://www.rudyalicelighthouse.net/ErieLts/Presque/Presque.htm)


Port Farms - Year-round fund (www.portfarms.com)

 

Quincy Wine Cellars – Built in a renovated barn this winery has upscale food and good wine. (http://www.catchwine.com/wineries/new_york/quincy_cellars/)

Riverside inn
– Once world renown as a healing springs, this step back in time is relaxing with great food and fun dinner theatre. (http://www.theriversideinn.com/)

 

Romolo’s – Erie’s premier Chocolateer  - four generations (http://www.romolochocolates.com/)


Saint Patrick’s Church
- See life size stations and hear the wonderful history. (http://www.saintpatrickparisherie.org/)
 
Saint Peters Cathedral
– Erie’s only catholic cathedral, built in 1911 it houses the mural of the Diocese of Erie explaining Erie’s rich catholic heritage. Bishops are interred in the cathedral. (http://www.velocity.net/~stpeter/index.html)

Sara’s and Sally’s
– A original 1950’s diner with special artifacts and old fashioned make your own sundaes or root beer floats. (http://saraserie.com/)

Sheraton -200 room with walkway from convention center built high enough to accommodate the sail boat masts. http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1728)

 

Shriners Hospital –first ever built. (http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/en/Hospitals/Locations/Erie.aspx)

 

South Shore Winery – Bob Mazza’s newest winery with a stone arched tasting room. (http://ss.mazzawines.com/)

Station Dinner Theatre
– A delightful way to spend a day or evening with professional live theatre and wonderful food. (http://www.canterburyfeast.com/)


Sunrise Senior Assisted Living Center (http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/communities/sunrise-of-presque-isle-bay/Overview.aspx)

 

Tom Ridge Environmental Center –Totally green building, Own water, own electricity, floating floors  no birds windows, lighting adjusts by outside conditions.

Towers representing wind, land, & water. Has information  on what you can do on Presque isle. Elevator to top (T) slow be patient. Great gift shop. (http://www.trecpi.org/)

 

Victorian Princess - A 3 story double-paddlewheel boat. Take a bay cruise or have lunch. (http://www.victorianprincess.com/)

 

Waldameer – 3 oldest contiously running amusment park free to park free to get in. (http://www.waldameer.com/)