Erie…Feel the Lake Effect

Erie is Pennsylvania’s only Great Lakes Port City and boasts a wealth of natural beauty and fascinating history. Erie is situated along picturesque Presque Isle Bay, one of the world’s best-protected harbors surrounded by a 3,200-acre peninsula, Presque Isle State Park. Enjoy Presque Isle State Park with 7 miles of sandy beaches, trails and plenty of outdoor recreation.

Travel downtown for Broadway shows, theatrical performances, philharmonic delights, and comedy club entertainment. Explore acres of vineyards at local wineries. Enjoy dinner and a show at unique interactive dinner theatres. Shop till you drop with NO TAX ON CLOTHING OR SHOES. Root for our professional sports teams: Erie Seawolves AA baseball, Erie Otters OHL hockey or the Erie Bayhawks NBA D-League basketball. Splash around at Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park or put your skies on for downhill or cross-country outdoor fun.

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Winter outdoor activities abound at Pymatuning State Park! The Park is open every day for cross-country skiing and there is also the five-mile Fries Road Trail that is perfect for snowmobiling. Additional trails are found all over the Park for winter hiking, skiing, snowmobiling and sledding. For Park information, call 724-932-3142. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/pymatuning.aspx

Avalanche Xpress Snow Tubing Park in Meadville is the most exciting place to “get air.” It’s the newest, longest and steepest snow tubing park in northwestern Pennsylvania! Their four 7-story, 900 foot tubing runs will take you back to your childhood sledding days! When you’re done, you can take the chill off by relaxing with a hot drink in front of their fireplace or play table and arcade games in the clubhouse. No snow? No problem! Cutting-edge snowmaking machines keep the hill white even if the weather doesn’t. Call 814-333-2827 for hours, rates and more! www.golfwhisperingpines.com/avalancheexpress/

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If you’re planning a family vacation getaway this autumn, look no further than the Keystone State, Pennsylvania.

Though the leaves are still a brilliant shade of green in most areas of the Commonwealth, they’ll soon turn to eye-catching hues of gold, rust, and orange.

When fall foliage hits the PA scene sometime around early October, the state becomes a prime family vacation spot, with plenty to do and see for each and every visiting individual.

There are apple festivals, pumpkin celebrations, harvest days, and nature walks. And for adventurers, mountain hikes and rails-to-trails offer tons of fitness fun.

This time of the year is also a terrific opportunity to take advantage of discount deals at Pennsylvania hotels and condominiums in Pennsylvania (especially those in the larger cities). The state [...]