If you’ve ever been to Erie’s waterfront or Presque Isle State Park, it’s likely that you’ve seen the Erie Bicentennial Tower standing tall above the city’s skyline. Built in 1996 …
Read moreTaking in the Stunning View from the Top of Erie’s Bicentennial Tower
When you think of chocolate in Pennsylvania, there’s a good chance that Hershey’s comes to mind (unless you are from certain parts of Lancaster County and think of Wilbur’s). However, …
Read moreTasting the Delicious Chocolates at Pulakos Chocolates in Erie
When I first found out that Erie had a maritime museum, I was a bit confused. After all, Erie is more than six hours by car from the Atlantic Ocean. The …
Read moreSetting Sail for the Erie Maritime Museum and the Flagship Niagara
In Erie, Pennsylvania, grapes are big business. In fact, the southern shores of Lake Erie are the largest wine-growing region east of the Rockies. Driving through the countryside of Erie, …
Read moreSampling the Amazing Wines of the Lake Erie Wine Country
Long before my first visit to Erie, I was told many times that I had to visit Presque Isle State Park. With more than four million visitors each year, Presque …
Read moreLearning About Presque Isle at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center in Erie