Welcome to Erie, PA: a great place for everyone! Whether you’re old, young, or somewhere in between, there’s certainly a lot to love and plenty of activities to enjoy. Erie is an especially great place for kids—there are tons of kid-friendly activities to enjoy, all around town. Here are some of our favorite things to do with kids in Erie.
Spend the Day Outside at Presque Isle State Park
Home to 11 beaches, some of them with lifeguards and sandy shoreline for swimming, miles of biking and hiking trails, kayak rentals, great fishing spots, and more, Presque Isle State Park is a perfect outdoor escape for all ages, any time of year.
Explore a Local Museum
Bad weather keeping you inside? Head to one of Erie’s great local museums, like the expERIEnce Children’s Museum or the Erie Maritime Museum. In both, kids and adults can enjoy tons of hands-on and interactive exhibits that range from history and social studies to arts and natural sciences.
Take a Ride on a Slide at Waldameer Park or Splash Lagoon
Waldameer is free to enter—just pay to ride. There are water slides for the daring and the not-so-daring, as well as roller coasters, too.
Splash Lagoon is Pennsylvania’s largest indoor water park, with everything from slides and wave pools to lazer tag and ropes courses.
Go on a Summer Weekend Trip to Conneaut Lake Park
Just 30 miles from Erie, Conneaut Lake is a fun touristy getaway featuring a small town tucked up along the shore of the largest natural glacier lake in the state. But it’s more than just a day of boating and beachgoing… there’s also a fairground featuring roller coaster, pony rides, and more.
Head Off on a Winter Adventure to Mount Pleasant of Edinboro
If you like being on the flat ground, Presque Isle is a great place for cross country skiing, but if downhill and snowboarding are more your family’s style, then take a short 20-mile drive down to Cambridge Springs to hit up the slopes of Mount Pleasant. There are lessons available for those just getting started, and there’s also a snow tubing hill.
Enjoy Top-Notch Schools
Well, maybe the kids won’t be quite as excited for this one… but it’s getting to be that time of year again! And when you live in Erie, you’re in luck in the schools department. The mid-sized district of Erie Public Schools serves over 11,500 students with top-notch educational, extracurricular, and athletic opportunities.
Live in a Great Neighborhood
The best part about living in Erie with kids is all the wonderful places there are to live! Whether you’re looking for a home in the city, on a lake, in a suburban neighborhood, or far out in the country, Erie has plenty to offer.
Are you thinking of buying a home in or relocating to Erie, PA? If so, it’s time to contact Marsha Marsh Real Estate Services. We’re here to help you explore the area, discover its vibrant and unique neighborhoods, and find the perfect place to call home.