Courtyard By Marriott Erie

Check out Dobbins Landing and...

by windoweb

Check out Dobbins Landing and the Bicentennial Tower at the foot of State Street. When Mike & I were feeding the seagulls here the fish balls from the Chinese Restaurant. (Sorry do not have a photo available) :)

TAKE A DRIVE TO NIAGRA FALLS, NY

by beaniezotzim

Niagra Falls is only a couple hours drive away. about 2 1/2 hours. My family and I went here in May 2005 and it was absolutely breath-taking! I have been to both the Canadian side and now the American side and I must say that I prefer the American side due to its remaining ode to nature. U.S. side is "Niagra Falls State Park" . With that said, the Canadian side has a LOT to offer if you aren't into the nature part of it. Its like a bustling little city on the Canadian side and a Park full of meandering trails and natural attractions on the American side. PERFECT. access to either side is quite easy, even on foot. there is a trolley that costs 2 dollars for an all day, all access wristband to where ever the trolly goes (the trolley is only on the U.S. side). casinos within walking distance, boat rides into the mist of the falls, tunnel where you can go down and behind the falls, cafes, and lookouts - This place is fun to visit on several occasions throughout a lifetime.

ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA

by beaniezotzim

I have family that lives in Erie, so I try to go back and visit them every couple of years. I have been to Erie probably about 10 times in my lifetime and each time I come back here, I leave liking Erie a little bit more than the last visit. It is a city that doesn't hail too much attention from the rest of the country, but it is in essence a little "big"city. it has all of the ammenities of a big city, but within a more compact, friendly environment. from the "downtown" area to the tree lined neighborhoods and cathedral churches, this place is really nice. There are a few problem areas, but there always are with cities like this. The scenic places far outweigh the ugly. you only have to drive a couple miles and you can be picnicing, bike riding, beach-going, jogging, relaxing, or even riding roller coaster rides on the penninsula. I like Erie.... .more and more every time I visit.

here is the beach on the penninsula... such a pretty place.

driving down the road on the penninsula... the views are great while driving along. there are ample places to pull off and take a closer look at something that may catch your eye.