Attractions in Erie, Pennsylvania
Amusements
Harbor View Miniature Golf 814-874-3536
36 State Street, Erie, PA 16507
Harbor View Miniature Golf is a professionally-designed, 18-hole course located in Erie's Bayfront. more infoSplash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort 814-217-1111
8091 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509
I-90 & Exit 24
One of top 10 water parks in North America" according to Water Park Resorts Today, Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort includes child-friendly attractions, a lazy... more info mapWaldameer & Water World 814-838-3591
220 Peninsula Drive; P.O. Box 8308, Erie, PA 16505
Located at the Entrance to Presque Isle State Park
A family fun amusement and water park complex, Waldameer and Water World features amusement park rides, water park slides, live entertainment, an arcade, traditional... more info map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Erie Land Lighthouse 814-452-3937
389 Lighthouse Street, Erie, PA 16501
Originally known as the Presque Isle Light Station, the first Erie Land Light built in 1818, along with the original Buffalo Lighthouse, was the first lighthouse on Lake... more info map
Libraries & Research Centers
Raymond M. Blasco, M. D. Memorial Library 814-451-6900
160 East Front Street, Erie, PA 16507
Erie County's main library, the Raymond M. Blasco, M. D. Memorial Library offers an extensive list of books, books on tape, CDs, music tapes, and magazines. more info map
Museums & Galleries
Erie Art Museum 814-459-5477
411 State Street, Erie, PA 16501
The Erie Art Museum's collections contain over 6,000 items which include American paintings, drawings and sculpture, bronze and stone sculptures from India, porcelains... more info mapErie County History Center & Cashier's House 814-454-1813
419 State Street, Erie, PA 16501
Located in Downtown Erie
Designed by Philadelphia architect, William Kelly, the three-story Greek Revival-style Cashier's House is filled with 19th century Empire-style furniture and contains... more info mapexpERIEnce Children's Museum 814-453-3743
420 French Street, Erie, PA 16507
A hands-on, please touch museum for children ages 2-12 with over 55 exhibits related to science, humanities, arts and health. Monthly classes and on-going events! more info mapFirefighters Historical Museum 814-456-5969
428 Chestnut Street, Erie, PA 16507
Over 1,300 pieces of firefighting memorabilia, including antique fire apparatus, badges, ribbons, fire alarm systems, helmets, uniforms, masks and fire extinguishers,... more info mapMuseum of Erie GE History 814-875-2494
2901 East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16531
This museum chronicles the history of the Erie Plant of the General Electric Company from its planning stage in 1906 to the present by collecting and displaying... more info mapU.S. Brig Niagara & Erie Maritime Museum 814-452-2744
150 East Front Street, Erie, PA 16507
The Erie Maritime Museum premier exhibit is the Niagara. Docked for public viewing from September through May and occasionally during the summer each year, the Niagara... more info mapWatson-Curtze Mansion 814-454-1813
356 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507
"Millionaires' Row"/West 6th St. Historic District
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Watson-Curtze Mansion was occupied by only two families before it became a museum run by the Erie County... more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park (LEAF) 814-825-1700
1650 Norcross Road, Erie, PA 16510
Located Inside Frontier Park
A tree museum, LEAF is home to over 225 different varieties of trees. Programs are held throughout the year. more info map
Science & Technology
Erie Planetarium 814-871-5790
356 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507
Located Behind the Watson-Curtze Mansion
Opened by the Junior League of Erie in the carriage house of the Watson-Curtze Mansion in 1959, the Erie Planetarium offers many different programs for all ages. more info map
Tours & Cruises
Best of All Tours/Lady Kate 814-836-0201
1030 West Bayfront Parkway, Erie, PA 16507
Departing from Perry’s Monument on Presque Isle State Park, Presque Isle Boat Tours provides quality natural maritime sightseeing adventure services aboard the Lady... more info map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Mazza Vineyards 814-725-8695
11815 East Lake Road (Route 5) , North East, PA 16428
"One of the premiere wineries in the Lake Erie Wine Region," the family-owned Mazza Vineyards is open for tours and tasting Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00... more info map
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