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The food in the main ski lodge is surprisingly good. Always a vegetarian choice available. Good place to take a break.

Peek'n Peak Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Clymer with a visit to Peek'n Peak Ski Resort. Discover the coffeehouses and festivals in this family-friendly area.

Shopping road trip to Grove City then a mandatory visit to Primanti Bros. for the best Italian bread sandwiches. What makes them special is that your coleslaw and french fries are stuffed in with your meat and cheeses! Ono!

Grove City Premium Outlets

During your trip to Mercer, you can enjoy retail therapy at Grove City Premium Outlets. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Bayfront Convention Center

Learn about the events happening at Bayfront Convention Center during your trip to Erie. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

Penn State Erie

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Penn State Erie during your visit to Erie. Attend a sporting event or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

Kinzua Dam

You can find out about the history of Warren when you stop by Kinzua Dam. Wander the forest and gardens while you're in the area.

Splash Lagoon

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Splash Lagoon during your trip to Erie. Add the area's shops or casinos to your travel plans.

Presque Isle Downs and Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Presque Isle Downs and Casino during your travels in Erie? Add the area's casinos or shops to your travel plans.

Waldameer & Water World

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Waldameer & Water World during your visit to Erie. Visit the casinos and shops in this family-friendly area.

Millcreek Mall

During your visit to Erie, you can do some window-shopping at Millcreek Mall. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Areas of Northwest Pennsylvania

This beautiful cathedral style church built in the 1920's and is a gem in historic downtown Erie. A must-see for Sunday services, and ideal place a wedding!

West Bayfront

While visiting West Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Erie and Erie County Historical Society-Hagen History Center.

Little Italy

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Little Italy and surrounding area, you can visit Erie Playhouse and Warner Theatre.

Erie which includes a river or creek, a sunset and boating

Downtown Erie

If you're spending some time in Downtown Erie, Warner Theatre and Erie Insurance Arena are top sights worth seeing.

East Bayfront

While there might not be top attractions in East Bayfront, you can explore the larger area and discover places like UPMC Park and Erie Insurance Arena.