Want to explore the area during your visit? Here is your one stop shop to all things you have to do and/or try during your time in Erie, Pennsylvania!
Places
Erie Art Museum
Erie's Art Museum is the perfect place to experience remarkable art pieces from both local and world-famous artists. With over 8,000 objects, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Website: https://www.erieartmuseum.org/
Phone: (814) 459-5477
Address: 20 East 5th Street, Erie, PA 16507
Hours:
- Sat: 10:00AM-5:00PM
- Sun: 1:00PM-6:00PM
- Mon-Tue: Closed
- Wed-Fri: 11:00AM-6:00PM
FEED Media Arts Center
Downtown Erie's prime destination for innovation, exhibition, education, and preservation of media art. Experience their collections, including Eclipsing Stars, Ether.exe, or Mirror Me!
Website: https://blog.feed.art/
Phone: +1 (814) 240-1080
Address: 1307 State St, Erie, PA 16501
Hours:
- Wed. May 22 (after the conference): 2 - 4pm
- Fri: 5:00PM-8:00PM
- Sat-Sun: 12:00PM-5:00PM
The Waterfront and Presque Isle
Visit the lakefront in downtown Erie, and make a trip out on the peninsula of Presque Isle! Check out these 15 recommended activities at Presque Isle from travel site Uncovering PA.
Food
Erie Brewing Company and John's Wildwood pub & pie (at Knowledge Park near campus)
Located close to the Penn State Behrend campus, the Erie Brewing Company is a local favorite, with some amazing beverages brewed on site, from craft sodas to ales, IPAs, to stouts. You can take a tour of the brewery, and also order pizza, Buffalo wings, hoagies (all loved in this region) from John's Wildwood pub & pie
restaurant next door / attached. This is where Behrend people (of age) go to celebrate surviving a tough week!
Knowledge Park location
- 6008 Knowledge Pkwy, Erie, PA 16150
- Hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10pm
- Friday - Saturday: 11:30am - 11pm
- Sunday: 11:30am - 9:30pm
The Brewerie (at Union Station, downtown Erie)
Erie's first craft brew pub, located in our historic train station, visited on whistle stop
tours by several presidents as well as sports icons Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey! They say the station is haunted by the ghosts of past travelers, but we just love the food and craft beverages at the Brewerie as a fine experience of Erie.
Address and Hours
- 123 W 14th Street, Erie, PA 16501-1717
- Hours:
- Monday-Thursday 11:30-9pm
- Friday & Saturday 11:30-11pm
- Closed Sundays & All Major Holidays
Erie Food Co-op and Co-op Cafe
Community-owned grocery store and deli with sit-down cafe. (No membership required.) There are two locations in Erie, but the one with the cafe is on 26th street.
Address and Hours
- 1341 W. 26th Street, Erie, PA 16508
- Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm, Sun 10am - 8pm
Flagship City Food Hall
Near Perry Square in the heart of downtown Erie, there's such a multitude of small international foods served at the Food Hall! You can feast on Dominican empañadas, Asian fusion glass noodles and kimchi, shawarma, and so much more, and if you wander in here for dinner from 6 -8pm, you will likely hear some live entertainment! (Monday is Trivia Night and Tuesday is Karaoke Night!)
Address and Hours
- Address: 22 N Park Row, Erie, PA 16501
- Open daily until 8pm
Fine Restaurant & Bar
Amazing Indian and Nepalese food—preferred by our colleagues! Their web presence is not the best, so you may want to verify the hours when you're here.
Address and Hours
- 2330 E 38th St., Erie PA 16510
- (814) 520-5112
- Hours (est.):
- Closed Monday
- Tues. - Sun. 11am - 2:30pm, 4:30 - 9:30pm
Saigon Nights
Authentic and absolutely delicious Vietnamese cuisine near the Lake. Feast yourself on marvelous pho! (It's not dining in view of the lake, but you'll find yourself near the waterfront there.)
Address and Hours
- 2430 W. 8th St, Erie PA 16505
- Hours
- Sun & Mon: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Tue: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wed: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Thu - Sat: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saras
Website: https://sarasandsallys.com/
Phone: (814) 833-1957'
Address: 25 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505
Hours
- Every Day: 11:00AM-8:00PM
Looking for a place to eat Presque Isle State Park? Try Sara's! With lovely outdoor seating, you can enjoy the (hopefully) warm weather while trying their tasty milkshakes or ice cream!
Stanganelli’s Italian Food
Ever heard of Erie's iconic Pepperoni Balls? Their claim to fame comes from Stanganelli's, a family-owned Italian restaurant. Not a fan of pepperoni? Not a problem! They also have amazing calzones, meatballs, various pastas, sauces, and assorted breads.
Website: https://www.stanganellis.com/
Phone: 814-459-0101
Address: 1621 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16508
Hours:
- Sun-Mon: Closed
- Tue-Fri: 11:00AM-6:00PM
- Sat: 11:00AM-4:00PM
Romolo Chocolates
Romolo Chocolates is the perfect place to add to your to-do list. For over 28 years, they have been making their delicious deserts to satisfy every person's sweet tooth. Be sure to try their famous and uniquely crafted Sponge Candy, which continues to be a fan favorite of Erieites and tourists alike!
Website: https://romolochocolates.com/Phone: 814-452-1933
Address: 1525 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505
Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM-8:00PM
- Sat: 9:00AM-8:00PM
- Sun: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Smith's Hot Dogs
Although there is no specific restaurant in Erie with this, Smith's hot dogs are Erie's favorite! From Smith Provision Co., Inc., their skillfully crafted weiners, sausages, deli meats, bacon and hams have been a staple in Erie culture for four generations. You can buy these at most restaurants that serve hot dogs or grocery store!