Erie KOA Holiday Local Attractions

Beaches - Presque Isle State Park

Information provided by VisitErie.com

Erie's warm summer temperatures and soothing waters provide numerous reasons to escape the worries of everyday life. One of the best ways to do that is spend a day at one of Erie's sandy beaches!  Park Beaches and Amenities :

• Beach 1: Large beach located near the park entrance with restrooms and a reservable pavilion
  
• Beach 3 (Barracks Beach): Public restrooms, three picnic pavilions, smoke-free beach.
  
• Beach 6 (Lyons Beach): Large beach with eight sand volleyball courts, beach house with changing areas and public restrooms.
  
• Beach 7 (Waterworks Beach): This beach is adjacent to picnic areas, modern restrooms with changing areas, playground equipment, Rotary Pavilion, and other reservable shelters
  
• Beach 8 (Pettinato Beach): Modern restrooms with changing stations and a ramp providing ADA access to the water's edge. Beach wheelchairs are available at the Public Safety Building and Beach 8 free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis during swimming season (Memorial Day - Labor Day). For availability and further information, contact the Public Safety Building at 814-833-1495 or call the Presque Isle State Park office at 814-833-7424.
  
• Mill Road Beaches: Unspoiled, quiet shoreline. No swimming and smoke-free.
  
• Beach 9: Picnic facilities and public restrooms available.
  
• Sunset Point: Also known as Kite Beach for its popularity with kite flyers. No swimming.
  
• Beach 10 (Budny Beach): Equipped with modern restrooms and changing areas, this beach lies between Sunset Point and Gull Point.
  
• Beach 11 (Kohler Beach): The most sheltered beach on Presque Isle with shallow water, Beach 11 is regarded as the best beach for young kids. The large beach features a beach house with changing areas, and restrooms, and is adjacent to a playground/picnic pavilion.
  

Download the Presque Isle/Downtown District Map

More Erie Beach information can be found at https://www.visiterie.com/things-to-do/beaches/

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Celebrate Erie Days

A three-day festival designed to bring us together for a regional showcase of all things Erie.

• Family District—family-friendly entertainment and hands-on activities designed to engage both children and adults through wellness, learning, and the arts.
  
• Marketplace—two blocks dedicated to business and art in the Erie region, highlighting homegrown shops, businesses, artists, and artisan vendors showcasing products, artwork, and services.
  
• Culture District—a true multicultural marketplace of international food, artisans, and performances celebrating Erie's diverse communities.
  
• Food District—a taste of Erie's best food and drinks from our hometown food trucks, restaurants, distributors, brewers, winemakers, and distillers.
  
• Mainstage—the largest free music concerts in the region, hosting three nights of world-class musical acts and local opening acts.
  
• Chalkwalk—local artists come together to color State Street alive with nearly 30 vibrant chalk murals the length of a city block.
  
• District Stages—three unique stages showcasing Erie's talented musicians, dancers, and other performing artists.
  
• Hometown Vendors—artisan, retail, and food merchants located throughout the event for attendees to purchase local goods from local vendors.
  

For more information, by visiting Celebrate Erie.

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North East Firemen's Cherry Festival

North East Firemen's Cherry Festival is back and better than ever! Featuring your favorite rides, slides, festival foods and games, you are sure to have a great time for a great cause. Cherry Festival is the annual summer gathering in beautiful North East, PA. This gathering, often times a rallying point of class reunions, weddings, family activities and time-honored traditions

Find out more information at the website: North East Firemen's Cherry Festival

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Erie History

History of Erie
Erie County was formed after Pennsylvania purchased the Erie Triangle from the U.S. Government in 1792 for approximately $151,000. Taken from part of Allegheny County, the new county was then named for Lake Erie and the Eriez Native American Indian tribe. The city was laid out in 1795 and became a port in 1801. In 1813, in what is often referred to as Erie's proudest historical moment, Commodore Oliver Perry defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie. At the Battle's climax, Perry raised his battle flag emblazoned with the words “Don't Give Up the Ship” and ordered “close action”, severing the British line and leading to the enemy's surrender.

Lighthouse, Erie Maritime Museum and Tall Ships, Perry Monument, Frank Lloyd Wright's San Francisco Office, The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC), Erie Walking Tour and Much, Much More. 

For more details visit: History & Heritage - VisitErie

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Erie Maritime Museum and Flagship Niagara

A must-see is the Erie Maritime Museum, which is also the home port of Admiral Hazard Perry's Flagship, the brig Niagara. Get a first-hand experience of sailing aboard the brig and book one of the few limited-day sail opportunities. For more details, Visit — Erie Maritime Museum.