Things to Do in Erie, PA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Erie, Pennsylvania, features the top 36 nearby activities — including 16 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Erie, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Erie, PA , followed by 11 popular activities in nearby cities, including North East
  • Our list of the best things to do in Erie, Pennsylvania, features the top 36 nearby activities — including 16 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Erie, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Erie, PA , followed by 11 popular activities in nearby cities, including North East
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0.0 Miles
Explore Lake Erie, Presque Isle, and a delicate ecosystem during a four-hour or all-day kayak rental
0.5 Miles
90% 197 votes
Natural History Museums 150 East Front St., Erie, PA MoreLess Info
When the Flagship Niagara is in port, the best place to see it is at the Erie Maritime Museum. The museum also contains many military exhibits dating from 1812 to present.
4.2 Miles
78% 125 votes
Malls 654 Millcreek Mall, Erie, PA 16565 MoreLess Info
The Millcreek Mall first opened in 1975. It is operated by Cafaro Company, and the mall has 121 store spaces within the mall itself, and 54 other stores surrounding the mall.
0.1 Miles
86% 42 votes
Children's Museums 420 French St, Erie, PA 16507 MoreLess Info
The ExpERIEnce Children's Museum offers slides, interactive games, and other attractions for children to enjoy. The location features a small snack room for visitors who wish to purchase small refreshments or lunch meals.
3.3 Miles
87% 38 votes
Dinner Theaters 4940 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509 MoreLess Info
The Station Dinner Theatre is the longest running medieval dinner theater in the United States. The dinner theatre is entertaining and represents a period of elegance and charm that has disappeared through the years.
0.1 Miles
81% 37 votes
Art Museum 411 State St, Erie, PA 16501 MoreLess Info
The Erie Art Museum is a diverse collection of artistic mediums celebrating an array of cultures and styles. From Asian-inspired to contemporary, soft sculptures to historic pottery, the museum caters to all tastes while supporting many veins of artistic expression.
2.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Sailing West Canal Basin, Erie, PA MoreLess Info
Enjoy a cool breeze while watching the sunset on the waters of Lake Erie. Take a guided tour on a 32' cutter with Lake Effect Sailing. Take a 2 hour sail, or enjoy a leisurely day long cruise.
0.4 Miles
82% 22 votes
Mini Golf 36 State Street, Erie, PA MoreLess Info
Harbor View Miniature Golf is a professionally-designed 18-hole course with a scenic waterfall, waterways and landscaping. Harbor View has also installed Mischief Spinners on every hole which adds a new element of fun to the game.
4.0 Miles
81% 21 votes
Water Parks 220 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA 16505 MoreLess Info
Waldameer Park & Water World is a water park featuring 75 rides and attractions. Among these attractions are roller coasters, water slides, a pool for young children, snack stalls, and live music.
8.0 Miles
92% 12 votes
Race Tracks Lake Pleasant Road, Erie, PA MoreLess Info
A racetrack built in the 1960s, Eriez Speedway has modernized by refurbishing facilities including bleachers, fences and the track surface and barriers. It features super late models, crate late models, e-mods, limited late models, street stocks and challengers.
5.1 Miles
52% 687 votes
Casinos 8199 Perry Highway, Erie, PA MoreLess Info
The Presque Isle Downs and Casino is a horse racing facility and casino. The track is the first synthetic horse racetrack longer than a mile in the United States, and the first paved with tapeta, which eliminates muddy tracks.
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