Presque Isle State Park is great — we all know that. It’s the go-to for anyone who wants to spend a little time in nature, even in winter. But this also means it’s one of the busiest outdoor spots in town. I promise you, even on the worst winter day, you won’t be alone at […]

October is National Women’s Small Business Month! They say never go into business with family. We say… too late! At Tour Erie, it’s not just local history and spooky stories we’re dishing out—it’s generational sass, bad mom jokes, and an unspoken competition over who’s better at herding groups of people across busy intersections. Meet the […]

Every three years, Erie hosts a Tall Ships festival and it is something to SEE! The big rubber duck is here and the baby duck, too, as well as seven majestic tall ships from all over the US and Canada. You can find all the info you need at this Insider’s Guide to the festival […]

Downtown Erie comes alive on the second Friday of each summer month with Boutique Nights — a lively celebration of local art, music, shopping, and community. Held at 5th & State, the event transforms downtown into a festive, walkable hub filled with unique finds, interactive activities, and live performances. Expect local artists and vendors, boutique […]

July 21–27, 2025 • Presque Isle State Park Every summer, Erie’s most beloved park—Presque Isle—comes alive during Discover Presque Isle Week. As a lifelong Erie resident who has attended this event for decades, I can vouch that this celebration is the perfect blend of lakefront relaxation, learning, and lively local culture. From morning paddles amid […]

It’s National Ice Cream Day. How cool…and sweet! Whether it’s reminiscing about after-beach cones at Sara’s or biking to Whippy Dip for a real milkshake, everyone in Erie has a favorite scoop spot (or two or three, if they really like ice cream). There’s no shortage of places to pick up a cool cone or […]

8 Great Tuesdays at the Liberty Park Amphitheater begins tomorrow (July 8). This is a FREE community concert series that takes place at Liberty Park on the bayfront. It’s a spectacular venue right on the water where you can watch the sunset while taking in some great tunes for eight weeks in July and August. […]

We participated in the 5-mile Presque Isle Poker Paddle, hosted by the Presque Isle Partnership each June. If you’re in town, this is fun event for a good cause (improvements at the park). Kayak/canoe rentals are available!

We visited Glow Wild at the Erie Zoo. Come along with us and check it out!

Here are just some of the things we are looking forward to on this first day of spring in Erie, Pa!

Robins are often thought to be harbingers of spring, but here in Erie, they are not as we have robins who stay here year-round (and, yes, they are hardy buggers to live through our winters!). However, there are three TRUE harbingers of spring in Erie that we have observed over the years: 1.) Red-winged blackbirds. […]

This week, we tried an event we’ve been meaning to go to for years: Erie’s Best Coffee, a fundraising event for the St. Martin’s Center in Erie.

Fall bird banding is now underway at Presque Isle State Park! You may remember that I wrote about bird banding in the spring, but by the time I wrote about it, spring migration was nearly over and so was spring banding. However, the birds are on the move again, migrating to warmer climates for the […]

Next week is one of the best to visit Erie – it’s Discover Presque Isle week! This is a week-long celebration at Presque Isle State Park that is chocked full of activities, events, and opportunities to try or learn something new. You can get the full schedule/run down of events at the Presque Isle Partnership’s […]

One of the best ways to get a flavor for a city or region is to sample the cuisine unique to the area. When in Erie, here are a few things you should definitely try: 1. Sponge candy. You can find this sweet treat at any of Erie’s chocolatiers — Romolo’s, Steffanelli’s and Pulakos. Stefanelli’s […]

It’s going to be a scorcher in Erie this week, with the forecast calling for temps in the 90s through the weekend. Here are five good ways to beat the heat in the Erie area: 1. Go jump in the lake. Presque Isle State Park is home to seven miles of sandy beaches. Swimming is […]

Erie has a vibrant arts and entertainment scene, with several theatres, including the Erie Playhouse, PACA Performing Arts and Theatre, and the Warner Theatre, which is home to the Erie Philharmonic. You’ll find murals all over town and there are several museums, including the Erie Art Museum, the Maritime Museum, the Hagen History Center, and […]

Presque Isle State Park is a bird-lover’s paradise year-round, but never more so than during the spring and fall migration, which last about six and eight weeks, respectively. More than 350 species of bird have been confirmed at PISP in the last 50 years. Last Friday, my daughter and I finally got the chance to […]

My older daughter, Kelly, and I recently went to Key West, Florida, for a week to celebrate her college graduation. One of the biggest attractions in Key West is the nightly Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square. Of course, we went, twice, in fact, and the street performers, shopping, and warm breezes did not disappoint, but […]