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 […]

If you’re a meat-eater, one restaurant you should definitely swing by for lunch is the Federal Hill Smokehouse.

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.

Join Tour Erie as we go on the first annual Downtown Erie Soup Stroll:

It’s National Cookie Day, and what better way to celebrate than by indulging in some of the most delicious cookies Erie, PA, has to offer? Whether you’re a local or just visiting, you’re in for a treat! Erie is home to some seriously sweet spots where you can satisfy your cookie cravings. From classic flavors […]

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 […]