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Things to Do

Welcome to Erie!

Whether you like shopping, cultural attractions, or outdoor recreation, there are plenty of things to do and see in the Erie region.

The Peach Street corridor, just a 10-minute drive from the Penn State Behrend campus, is filled with seemingly endless shopping and dining options. Downtown Erie, only a 15-minute drive from campus, boasts cultural attractions like the Erie Art Museum and Erie Playhouse, as well as a number of unique shops and restaurants. And Presque Isle State Park, a 20-minute drive from campus, features miles of Lake Erie beaches for swimming and relaxing and trails for walking, biking, and rollerblading.

Or travel just a bit further to take advantage of Peek 'n Peak Resort’s world-class skiing and golfing, the culture of the Chautauqua Institution, and the many wineries on the Lake Erie Wine Trail.

Sports & Recreation

  • Asbury Woods Nature Center 
  • Erie Sports Park
  • Flo Fabrizio Ice Center
  • Greater Erie Regional Trail Network
  • Lake Erie Speedway
  • Peek'n Peak Skiing and Golf Resort (Clymer, New York)
  • Presque Isle Downs and Casino
  • Presque Isle Skating and Event Center
  • Presque Isle State Park

Erie Sports Teams

  • Erie Otters Hockey
  • Erie SeaWolves Baseball

Dining & Shopping

  • Millcreek Mall
  • Grove City Premium Outlets (Grove City, Pennsylvania)
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  • Flagship City Food Hall
  • Flagship City Public Market
  • Lake Erie Ale Trail
  • Lake Erie Wineries

Family Entertainment

  • Yahn Planetarium at Penn State Behrend
  • Erie Zoo and Botanical Gardens
  • ExpERIEnce Children's Museum
  • Kellar's: Modern Magic and Comedy Club
  • Play Port Arcade and Family Fun Center
  • Round1 Entertainment
  • Splash Lagoon Indoor Waterpark
  • Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC)
  • Waldameer and Water World Amusement and Water Park

Cultural & Historical Attractions

  • Erie Art Museum
  • Erie Maritime Museum/U.S. Brig Niagara
  • Erie Mural Tour
  • Erie Philharmonic
  • Erie Playhouse
  • Hagen History Center (Erie County Historical Society)
  • Jefferson Educational Society of Erie
  • Chautauqua Institution (Chautauqua, New York)
  • Grape Discovery Center (Westfield, New York)

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