Earth Day hits differently when you live in a place shaped by water, wind, and whatever emotional roller coaster the weather decides to put us on. (Seventy‑five degrees on Saturday, thirty‑four on Sunday — classic Erie April behavior.) But that’s part of why this day feels so right here. Erie is a city where nature […]

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 […]

A hidden gem in downtown Erie, Hazards Mini Golf & Social Pub features a vibrant Taylor Swift-themed bathroom, perfect for selfies. Adorned with lyrics, quotes, and playful decor, it embodies the energy of Swift’s Eras Tour. The venue also offers mini golf and is exclusively for ages 21 and up.

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 […]

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!

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

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.

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 […]

I am excited to announce that Tour Erie’s Eerie Stories, Legends, and Lore tour will start on October 4 and run every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. through the end of October. The last week of October, we’ll offer a special Monday and Wednesday night tour as it’s Halloween week! Tours will […]

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 […]