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1. Presque Isle State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Presque Isle State Park
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2. Erie Zoo & Botanical Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Erie Zoo & Botanical Gardens
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3. Erie Maritime Museum

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Erie Maritime Museum
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4. Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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Tom Ridge Environmental Center
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5. Asbury Woods Nature Center

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Asbury Woods Nature Center
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6. Port Erie Bicentennial Tower

Port Erie Bicentennial Tower
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7. Erie Art Museum

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Erie Art Museum
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8. Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier

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Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier
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9. ExpERIEnce Children's Museum

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ExpERIEnce Children's Museum
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10. Downtown Erie

Downtown Erie
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11. Waldameer Park & Water World, Erie

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Waldameer Park & Water World, Erie
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12. Erie Library

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Erie Library
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13. Presque Isle Downs and Casino

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Presque Isle Downs and Casino
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14. Millcreek Mall

Millcreek Mall
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15. Warner Theatre

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Warner Theatre
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16. All an Act Theatre Productions

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All an Act Theatre Productions
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17. Erie Events

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Erie Events
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18. Erie Playhouse

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Erie Playhouse
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19. Pulakos Chocolates

Pulakos Chocolates
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20. The Historical Society of Erie County

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The Historical Society of Erie County
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21. Scallywags Pirate Adventures

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Scallywags Pirate Adventures
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22. UPMC Park

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UPMC Park
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23. Firefighters Historical Museum

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Firefighters Historical Museum
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24. Erie Philharmonic

Erie Philharmonic
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25. Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture

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Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The fourth largest city in Pennsylvania, Erie offers a diverse choice of things to see and do, including museums, nature centers, thoroughbred horse racing, shopping and theaters. Visit the Erie Maritime Museum, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center and enjoy panoramic views from the Port Erie Bicentennial Tower.

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