CBANDCTOURS
While in the area visit
Erie Area Convention & Visitors Center for local information:
http://www.visiterie.com and http://www.enjoyerie.com
All Seasons Flea Market – Erie’s only indoor year round flea market and more. Located at the Millcreek Mall. (http://www.allseasonsfleamarket.com/)
Birch’s Farm Market – Exquisite wine, produce, and bake shop surrounded by vineyards.
Concourse of Union Station - A 1927 restored antique train station. Have lunch and learn the history. (http://www.concourseofunionstation.com/)
Erie Brewing – See how beer is made. (http://www.eriebrewingco.com/
Erie County History Center - a museum showcasing Erie’s unique history. (http://www.eriecountyhistory.org/Cashier/index.html)
Erie’s Land Lighthouse – built in 1818 it is a source of pride for the Erie region (not open to the public - http://www.rudyalicelighthouse.net/ErieLts/ErieLand/ErieLand.htm)
Gabriel's - discount shopping with name brands at its best.
Family First Sports Park - a huge indoor sports park with interactive games for all ages. (http://www.familyfirstsportspark.com/)
Findley Lake - a variety of quaint shops & boutiques as well as candle manufacturing. (http://www2.cecomet.net/honcho/findley.html)
Firefighters Historical Museum – an authentic fire house located on 5th and Chestnut Housing memorabilia from as early as 1823. (http://www.geocities.com/firefightersmuseum/)
GE Museum – A museum of Erie GE History with artifacts showcasing the GE factory and how it impacts our lives today.
Kelly Hotel - The first stagecoach stop into New York Rt 20. Good food great ghost stories, and real ghosts. (www.thekellyhotel.com/)
Maritime Museum - Learn about the battle of Lake Erie & tour the Flagship Niagara. (http://www.brigniagara.org/museum.htm)
Mason Farms - a family farm market with unique and old fashion items. (http://www.masonfarms.net/)
Mazza, Arrowhead, Penn Shore, Johnson Estates etc. - local wineries for tours & tasting. (http://www.mazzawines.com/, http://www.arrowheadwine.com/, http://www.pennshore.com/, http://www.johnsonwinery.com/)
Nobel Winery – Nestled on top of a hillside, this winery has an incredible view for miles around. A great place to sample their wine.
Peek’n Peak Resort - a year round resort that houses artifacts of the Reed Mansion. (http://www.pknpk.com/)
Presque Isle - Seven mile state park of white sand beaches and natural wildlife. (http://www.presqueisle.org/)
Presque Isle Lighthouse – built in 1872 was 5 courses thick to withstand the severe cold and winds off the lake. Dubbed the loneliest place on earth by the first lightkeeper. (not open to the public - http://www.rudyalicelighthouse.net/ErieLts/Presque/Presque.htm)
Quincy Wine Cellars – Built in a renovated barn this winery has upscale food and good wine. (http://www.catchwine.com/wineries/new_york/quincy_cellars/)
Riverside inn – Once world renown as a healing springs, this step back in time is relaxing with great food and fun dinner theatre. (http://www.theriversideinn.com/)
Saint Patrick’s Church - See life size stations and hear the wonderful history. (http://www.saintpatrickparisherie.org/)
Saint Peters Cathedral – Erie’s only catholic cathedral, built in 1911 it houses the mural of the Diocese of Erie explaining Erie’s rich catholic heritage. Bishops are interred in the cathedral. (http://www.velocity.net/~stpeter/index.html)
Sara’s and Sally’s – A original 1950’s diner with special artifacts and old fashioned make your own sundaes or root beer floats. (http://www.sarasandsallys.com/index.php)
South Shore Winery – Bob Mazza’s newest winery with a stone arched tasting room. (http://ss.mazzawines.com/)
Station Dinner Theatre – A delightful way to spend a day or evening with professional live theatre and wonderful food. (http://www.canterburyfeast.com/)