Erie Journals

Pennsylvania Family Fun..

A travel journal to Erie by ademir

Lake Erie Sunset Photo - Erie, Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania Family Fun..

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My favorite spot along the shores of Lake Erie is Presque Isle State Park. It has so many different attractions for our entire family. There is hiking, birdwatching, swimming, boating among many other endless attractions. I enjoyed being able to rent a boat upon arrival at the park, when our family decided to visit. It is said to have Pennsylvania's only surfing available. While there, in the city of Erie, consider seeing The Flagship Niagara historic site, which features a replica of the historic craft. The brig Niagara was Commodore Perry's flagship during his victory over the British fleet in 1813.Quick Tips: Best Way To Get Around: Lake Erie and the city of Erie are situat...Read More

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Red Roof Erie

Hotel | "Red Roof Inn-Erie"

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The Red Roof Inn Erie is conveniently located off I-90 at S.R. 97 (exit 7), minutes from downtown Erie and Erie International Airport. ESPN, Showtime and CNN • Movies-on-demand and video games • Clock radios • Kids 18 and under stay FREE • Free USA today on weekdays • Free coffee in lobby • Free local calls The hotel is situated: five miles from downtown Erie,14 miles from Erie International Airport.Three miles from Mercyhurst College. Five miles from Tullio Convention Center. Millcreek Mall is 5 miles away.Presque Isle State Park 13 miles, and Waldameer/Waterworld Park 14 miles away. They do have a special rate ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 13, 2001

Red Roof Erie
7865 PERRY HIGHWAY
Erie, Pennsylvania 16509
814-868-5246

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Presque Isle State Park

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Presque Isle State Park is a 3,200 acre sandy peninsula going 7 miles into Lake Erie.

Located next to the City of Erie, the third largest city in Pennsylvania, Presque Isle offers terrific recreation and educational opportunities for the all.

The park is reached by PA Route 832 or via boat. The road system within the park forms a loop about 14 miles in length. This loop is popular with sightseers.

There are hundreds of picnic tables are available for year-round use. There is boating and a marina as well. You may go to the Watercraft Concession and rent canoes, rowboats, motorboats, and electric powered boats. Water Skiing is very popular too.

The swimming beaches are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.

Fishing: Common species are perch, coho, smelt, walleye, rainbow trout and bass in Lake Erie, and panfish, perch, bass, muskellunge, walleye, northern pike, crappies, smelt, and coho in Presque Isle Bay.

Picnic Pavilions: A limited number of picnic pavilions are available for rental. You will need to make advance reservations at the park office.

Hiking: A 7-mile trail network is very popular. There is a 5.8-mile multi-purpose trail that begins at the park entrance and ends at the Perry Monument. This trail is popular with bicyclists, joggers and roller skaters.

Birdwatching at Presque Isle is a favorite spring and fall event with hundreds of 300 species and is considered one of the 10 best birding locations in the U.S.

The park is open throughout the year. A popular winter activity is ice fishing and occurs on Presque Isle Bay, Misery Bay and in the Marina area. A winter sports concession is located in the all-purpose building at Beach No. 7 from November 1 to March 31.

Lagoon pontoon boat tours are available at schedule times from Memorial Day to Labor Day at the Watercraft Concession. In addition to the boat rentals at the watercraft concession, food and refreshment concessions are located at several locations.

For more information contact: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Presque Isle State Park P.O. Box 8510 Erie, PA 16505 Telephone: (814) 833-7424 For general state park information call: 1-800-63-PARKS. Read Less

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 13, 2001

Presque Isle State Park
Presque Isle State Park
Erie, Pennsylvania 16505
(814) 833-7424

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Waldameer Park

Attraction | "Waldameer Park and Water World"

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You may contact them at 814-838-3591. Some advice to be known is that the amusement park has free parking and free admission, although at the water world everyone pays including babies. The babies need to be watched as not to soil the water by the personnel. There are prices for rides for the kids up to 42". They pay $8.25 to use either the amusement park or water world,or $10.50 if going to both locations. For everyone over 42" tall: Water World $11.50, Waldameer $13.50 or $16.00 for both parks. They accept all major credit cards too. At the Merry-Go-Round Ticket booth, you can rent baby strollers and wagens. Fireworks displays...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 13, 2001

Waldameer Park
Waldameer Park
Erie, Pennsylvania 16501
(814) 838-3591

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Museum of Erie GE History

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It was initiated as a project of a group of GE retirees and members of the General Electric Elfun Society and has financial assistance and housing in the Community Center of GE Transportation Systems, Erie, Pennsylvania.

The Museum collects, organizes, stores and displays documents, pictures, memorabilia.

10:AM to 2:PM
Summer Hours: every Saturday June through September
Winter Hours: first Saturday of month October through May.

Telephone: (814 ) 875-2494 24 hour voice mail

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on February 13, 2001

Museum of Erie GE History
2901 E. Lake Road
Erie, Pennsylvania

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Some Fishing Recipes for your Lake Erie Fish

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BAKED WALLEYE FILLETS (microwaveable too) 1# walleye fillets 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 2 tablespoons white wine 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 slices lemon Arrange fish in 8 or 9 inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with parsley, lemon juice and salt. Heat oil in small skillet: fry onion and garlic until limp. Top fish with mixture, include oil from skillet. Arrange tomato on onion mix, pour wine over all. Bake at 350 degrees, 30 to 35 minutes, until the fish flakes easily. Garnish with fresh lemon sl...Read More