Erie Pa

Oscar’s Pub & Restaurant

 2147 W. 12th Street
(at Pittsburgh Avenue)
Erie, Pennsylvania 16505
814-454-4325

Reminiscent of an Ole English Pub or German Beer Garden, Oscar’s Pub & Restaurant has nearly 30 single-malt scotches, 20 draft beers, and ten Belgian beers.  Besides the drinks, Oscar’s offers a full menu of Old World dishes.  In addition, “customized” dining is offered: Just tell your server what you want!  

Sample Menu Items (many more items are available on a full menu)

Appetizers
Steamed Mussels in
White Wine & Garlic  

Roasted Red Pepper  & Artichoke Dip 

Humus Tahini with
Grilled Pita Bread   

Docksiders Bar & Restaurant
 

1015 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
814-879-0708  

Located in downtown Erie, Pa at 10th and State St., Docksiders not only features a mix of bar-style dishes, and a full bar, but live entertainment from national acts to local, Blues, Dead, Reggae, Funk, Rock n’ Roll and Jazz.

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

Official Site

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