Erie Pa

Bayfront Convention Center

1 Sassafras Pier
Erie, PA 16507
Website
info@bayfrontconventioncenter.com

814-455-1260 Office
814-879-0910 (Fax)

Map

The recently completed Bayfront Convention Center is a convention center complex located along Presque Isle Bay in Erie, Pa.  The center, which has views of the bay from three sides, includes a 28,800 square foot great hall with stadium seating for 4,500, and a 13,500 square foot ballroom. The attached hotel is an upscale Sheraton, scheduled to open in early 2008, and is connected via a glass walkway from Dobbins Landing.

Days Inn

7415 Schultz Rd.
Erie, PA 16509
Map

814-868-8521
814-866-8073 (fax)

Website

Located at exit 27, the intersection of I-90 and Route 97, the 113 room Erie, Pa Days Inn is conveniently just minutes from Presque Isle Downs.  Many other attractions are located in a short distance of Days Inn, and Doc Holliday’s Bar and Grill is conveniently adjacent.  Amenities of the hotel include seasonal outdoor pool, free cable TV with HBO, and a complimentary continental breakfast.

Room Choices:

• Smoking and Non-smoking rooms
• Double bed rooms
• Single queen bed rooms
• King bed honeymoon suite w/ whirlpool
• Pets allowed (small fee)

Hotel Features:

• Complimentary continental breakfast from 6am to 10 am
• 4 SUNBURSTS
• Interior corridors
• Exercise facility on premises
• Over 60 cable channels w/ free HBO
• Seasonal Outdoor Heated Pool
• Delivery of meals from Applebee’s, Damon’s, Boston’s Gourmet Pizza and Quaker Steak & Lube
• Airport shuttle
• Free highspeed internet access
• Free Casino shuttle
• In room coffee makers  
• In room iron and ironing boards
• In room hairdryer 
• Free USA Today newspaper
• AM/FM alarm clock
• Guest laundry
• RV and truck parking

Transportation:

• Free airport shuttle service
• Free  shuttle to Presque Isle Downs

What’s Nearby?

Attractions:

• Presque Isle Downs - 1 mile
• Splash Lagoon – 3 miles
• Family First Sports Park - 3 miles
• Millcreek Mall – 5 mile
• Warner Theater - 5 miles
• Jerry Uht Park - 5 miles
• Erie Civic Center – 5 miles
• Maritime Museum – 6 miles
• Bicentennial Tower – 6 mile
• Waldameer Park & Waterworld – 8 miles
• Presque Isle State Park and Beaches – 8 miles
• Lake Erie Speedway - 15 miles
• Peek ‘n Peek Skiing – 25 miles

Restaurants:

• Doc Holliday’s - adjacent
• Applebee’s - 3 miles
• Quaker Steak & Lube - 3 miles
• Damon’s - 3 miles
• Boston ’s - 3 miles

*there are many additional restaurants located throughout the Peach St. area.

Econo Lodge

8050 Peach St.
Erie, PA 16509
Map

814-866-5544
814-864-6218 (fax)

Website

Located just south of I-90 on Upper Peach Street, this 97 room Econo Lodge is conveniently located just across the street from the Splash Lagoon Indoor Waterpark.  This Erie, Pa hotel boasts a unique tropical indoor pool with a courtyard area, hot tub and sauna

Room Choices:

• Deluxe guest rooms
• Whirlpool suites with refrigerator and wetbar
• Non-smoking rooms
• No pets allowed

Hotel Features:

• Tropical indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna
• Sun deck
• Exercise room
• Near splash lagoon indoor water park

Room Amenities:

• Remodeled rooms
• Electronic security locks
• In-room coffee makers (some rooms)
• In-room hair dryers
• In-room iron and ironing boards
• Valet service available (Monday-Friday)
• Refrigerator (in some rooms)
• AT & T long distance
• 27″ remote control color TV in every room
• Expanded cable including ESPN, HBO, and CNN
• In-room Pay-Per-View movies
• 2 line phones with data ports
• AM/FM radio
• Complimentary USA TODAY delivered to your room (Monday-Friday)
• Free continental breakfast buffet
• Room service delivery from Applebee’s, Damon’s, and Quaker Steak & Lube

Transportation:

• Free airport shuttle service
• Free 1/4 mile shuttle to Splash Lagoon

What’s Nearby?

Attractions:

• Splash Lagoon – ¼ mile (free shuttle)
• Family First Sports Park - 1/2 mile
• Millcreek Mall – 1 mile
• Presque Isle Downs - 3 miles
• Warner Theater - 5 miles
• Jerry Uht Park - 5 miles
• Erie Civic Center – 5 miles
• Maritime Museum – 6 miles
• Bicentennial Tower – 6 mile
• Waldameer Park & Waterworld – 8 miles
• Presque Isle State Park and Beaches – 8 miles
• Peek ‘n Peek Skiing – 25 miles

Restaurants:

• Applebee’s - 1/4 mile
• Quaker Steak & Lube - 1/2 mile
• Damon’s - 1/2 mile
• Boston ’s - 1/4 mile

*many additional restaurants are located throughout Peach St.

The Pepsi Amphitheater is located on Pier III, Liberty Park, which is an 8.5-acre natural park in Erie’s urban setting. Public access walkways, ADA accessible playground, and sand volleyball courts all can be found inside the park. The Pepsi Amphitheater hosts many community events throughout the summer, including concerts, fireworks, and art shows. There are Water Taxis and Park-n-Ride Shuttle services from Liberty Park.

For a list of upcoming events being held at the Pepsi Amphitheater, please click here.

Amtrack Station

Erie, PA (ERI) 
 
125 West 14th Street
Erie, PA 16501
1-800-USA-RAIL

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Colony Pub & Grille

2670 W. 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505
814- 838-2162

Official Website

Colony Pub & Grille is located on West 8th Street, only a short drive from Presque Isle State Park.  Colony is a casual dining Steak and Seafood House featuring fireplaces in each dining room and a comfortable cocktail lounge where local musicians provide live piano music. Banquet rooms are available for special occasions - seating 20 to 100 people - as well as off-premise catering.

Doc Hollidays Country Bar & Grill

7425 Schultz Road
Erie, PA 16509
814-868-3627

Official Website

Doc Holliday’s Country Bar & Grill is located just north of the State St exit of Interstate 90, at the corner of State St and Schultz Rd.  Doc Holliday’s is a Bar and Grill that is open for Dinner and until 2:00 A.M. featuring live entertainment every night of the week.

View Doc Holliday’s Menu

View Doc Holliday’s Entertainment Line-up