Erie is a vibrant waterfront community located along the southern shore of Lake Erie. Known as Pennsylvania’s Flagship City and the state’s primary access point to the Great Lakes, Erie offers a unique combination of sandy beaches, outdoor recreation, local history, entertainment, shopping, dining, and welcoming neighborhoods.
At the heart of the area is Presque Isle State Park, a scenic peninsula featuring miles of shoreline and year-round opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, birdwatching, and enjoying unforgettable Lake Erie sunsets. Nearby attractions such as Waldameer & Water World, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, and Erie’s Bayfront make it easy to enjoy a full day of family fun and outdoor adventure.
Downtown Erie offers an exciting mix of locally owned restaurants, breweries, museums, sporting events, live entertainment, and waterfront destinations. Visitors and residents can explore the Erie Maritime Museum, experience a performance at the historic Warner Theatre or Erie Playhouse, cheer on local sports teams, or enjoy dinner overlooking Presque Isle Bay. Erie’s dining scene ranges from casual neighborhood favorites to rooftop and waterfront restaurants with beautiful views.
With four distinct seasons, accessible outdoor recreation, educational opportunities, growing business districts, and communities ranging from lively city neighborhoods to peaceful suburban and lakeside settings, the Erie area offers something for nearly every lifestyle. Whether you are searching for a first home, relocating for work, investing in real estate, or looking for a property near the lake, Erie is a wonderful place to visit, live, work, and call home.
Bay House Oyster Bar & Restaurant
Bay and Berry Café
The Brewerie at Union Station
Calamari’s Squid Row
The Cork 1794
The Cove Bay-Side Restaurant & Tavern
Cloud 9 Wine Bar
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Flagship City Food Hall
Franco’s Café
Lavery Brewing Company
Like My Thai
Luminary Distilling, Eatery, Fuhrman’s Cider
Oliver’s Beer Garden
Oliver’s Rooftop
Pier 6 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro
Plymouth Tavern
Public House
Room 33 Speakeasy
Rum Runners
Sara’s Restaurant
Sloppy Duck Saloon
Smuggler’s Wharf
The Skunk & Goat Tavern – North East, PA
Two45 Waterfront Grille
U Pick 6 Tap House
Woody’s Backwater BARge & Grill
Allen Stoneware Gallery
Colony Plaza
Copper Carriage
Erie Apparel
Erie Art Museum Gift Shop
Glass Growers Gallery
Grasshopper Boutique
Gordon’s Butcher & Market
Kada Gallery & Event Venue
Lake Erie Variety
Luminary Distilling Bottle Shop
Millcreek Mall Complex
North East’s Historic Downtown Shops
Presque Isle Lighthouse Gift Shop
Pressed Books & Coffee
Pulakos Chocolates
Romolo Chocolates
Shops at the Colony
The Sassy Peacock
Traditions Unlimited
Village West Shopping Plaza
Werner Books & Coffee
West Erie Plaza
Whole Foods Co-op
Presque Isle State Park
Presque Isle Beaches
Presque Isle Lighthouse
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
Waldameer Park & Water World
Erie Zoo
expERIEnce Children’s Museum
Erie Maritime Museum
U.S. Brig Niagara
Bicentennial Tower at Dobbins Landing
Erie Art Museum
Hagen History Center
Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park
Asbury Woods
Erie Bluffs State Park
Wintergreen Gorge
Scallywags Pirate Adventures
Victorian Princess Cruises
Presque Isle Boat Tours
Erie Playhouse
Warner Theatre
Erie Philharmonic
Erie SeaWolves at UPMC Park
Erie Otters at Erie Insurance Arena
Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park
Peek’n Peak Resort – Clymer, NY
Lake Erie Wine Country
North East Marina
Presque Isle Downs & Casino
Whispering Woods Golf Club
Lake Shore Country Club