#1 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Glass Growers Gallery
10 E 5th St Erie PA - 814-453-3758
~0.10 miles from Erie city center
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Glass Growers Gallery goes way back in Erie. From a hippie shop to a gallery that used to occupy an old chuch to the current, smaller version downtown. You can find some very different pieces there, though the selection is smaller than in the past.
I was disappointed to see several items that I could purchase in mail order catalogs I get at home. Glass growers is still a favorite, however, and a don't miss if you are tired of the same old things in a gift shop.
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#2 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Erie County Historical Society
419 State St Erie PA - 814-454-1813
~0.15 miles from Erie city center
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The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society is located on Nottingham Court in the city of Buffalo, just east of Elmwood Avenue, north of the Scajaquada Expressway, in the northwest corner of Delaware Park. Built in 1901 as the New York State pavilion for that year's Pan American Exposition, it is the sole remaining structure from the exposition. As planned, the (then) Buffalo Historical Society moved into the building after the exposition, and it has been their home ever since.
Designed by Buffalo architect George Cary (1859-1945), its south portico is meant to evoke the Parthenon, in Athens.
In 1987, it was designated a National Historic Landmark.
Founded in 1862, the Buffalo Historical Society's first president was Millard Fillmore. It has hosted observances of Lincoln's Birthday for over a century. The Society changed its name to the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society in 1960.
Today its exhibits, programs, and library materials are a magnet for schoolchildren, families, students, educators, genealogists, and house researchers.
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Discovery Square
417 State St Erie PA - 814-452-1942
~0.15 miles from Erie city center
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Erie Art Museum Gallery Hours:
411 State Street
Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Mondays
Admission is $4 for adults,
Seniors Citizens and Students is $3
Children under 12 are $2
Admission is free to Erie Art Museum members
Free Admission to all on Wednesdays.
Frame Shop Gallery and Annex Gallery:
423 State Street
Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Sundays and Mondays
Free Admission
Erie Art Museum Offices
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Museum will be closed on the following Holidays...
July 4th
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Parking at the Erie Art Museum
Visitors to the Museum can park at these convenient locations during construction:
Downtown Erie:
On street, meter parking
Perry Square, especially east of State Street.
Surface Lot, 3rd & State Street
Parking Ramp, 3rd Street between State & French
EMTA FREE Bayliner Trolly Service :
www.emtaerie.com for service schedule.
Bayfront Park & Ride @ Liberty Park,
M–F, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. service every 25 min.
Intermodel Transportation Center,
M–F, 6:15 a.m. – 11 p.m., every 9 min.
Sat. 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., every 9 min.
Erie Insurance Lot:
5th & French Street, this lot is available
after 5 p.m.
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#4 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Erie Art Museum
411 State St Erie PA - 814-459-5477
~0.15 miles from Erie city center
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Erie Art Museum is an art museum in Erie, Pennsylvania with a collection of over 5,000 objects, including American ceramics, Tibetan paintings, Indian bronzes, contemporary baskets, and many other categories. The museum hosts 18 to 20 visiting exhibits annually and shares parts of its collection with national and international partners through traveling exhibits.
The museum is situated on lower State Street in the historic U.S. Customs House, a Greek Revival building constructed in 1837 of Vermont marble.
The museum publishes EArtscope Magazine bimonthly on its main website.
The museum has hosted an annual blues and jazz music festival at Frontier Park since 1992
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#5 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Experience Children Museum
420 French St Erie PA - 814-453-3743
~0.17 miles from Erie city center
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Every Thursday at 10:30am Parents and children are invited for a story or two and a hands-on craft related to a different theme each week. Story time is included with Museum admission of $5/person. Free to members and children under 2.
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#6 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Gannon University
109 University Sq Erie PA - (814) 871-7000
~0.33 miles from Erie city center
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Gannon University is a private, co-educational Catholic university offering associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees, certificates and doctoral degrees and is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Gannon University has an alumni base numbering around 31,500. Current enrollment is 4,238.
Gannon's academic programs are appropriately accredited. For the sixth consecutive year,U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2010" has ranked Gannon as a Top Tier Master's University in the northern section of the United States. And, for the first time, Gannon was also ranked as a Top Up-and-Coming School. This is only the second year for this category, which is determined by a peer assessment survey of high-ranking college officials, and recognizes institutions "that have recently made the most promising and innovative changes in academics, faculty, students, campus or facilities." Only 9 institutions in the northern region were selected for this category.
Gannon's signature programs, Core of Discovery and Lifecore provide students with the foundation for experiencing both the academic and co-curricular experiences of a solid college education. The Core of Discovery is Gannon's liberal arts core curriculum that helps students understand humanity, social concepts and structures, their own ethics and values. Lifecore challenges a student's growth and development through participation of events and activities that encompass nine lifestyle dimensions.
A range of campus organizations and activities encourages academic interests, community service, and moral and spiritual growth. Gannon also provides students with a broad program in intramural and intercollegiate athletics, including 18 athletic programs for men and women at the NCAA Division II level.
http://www.gannon.edu
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#7 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Bayfront Gallery
17 E Dobbins Lndg Erie PA - 814-455-6632
~0.38 miles from Erie city center
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Bayfront Gallery exhibits a large selection of American fine crafts. It features over 30 artists. The works are done in the mediums of clay, wood, jewelry, metals, paint and glass. The artworks include fine craft, blown glass, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, metal wood, mixed media, fountains, kinetic sculpture, watercolor, and acrylics.
Location 713 South Palafox St
Pensacola Florida 32502
Phone 850-438-7556
Fax 850-438-7556
Contact Leighton
Email kmbreaze@bellsouth.net
Website http://www.bayfrontgallery.com
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#8 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Watson Curtze Mansionanderie Pla
356 W 6th St Erie PA - 814-871-5790
~0.42 miles from Erie city center
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The breathtaking Watson-Curtze Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located along Erie’s “Millionaire’s Row.”
Built in 1891 while Erie’s industrial development was peaking, it provides a glimpse into the grandeur of Erie’s 19th century elite. The businessmen and industrialists who took advantage of this era in Erie accumulated fortunes that allowed them to enjoy the privileges of an elegant lifestyle.
The Mansion is the perfect place for a quiet family outing, group adventure, special event or children’s party. Tours are available and the Mansion is open to visitors seeking to discover the elegance of Erie’s previous centuries.
Exhibits change periodically, but the Watson and Curtze family artifacts in the home are permanent. The 19th century furnishing include beds, statues, clocks, chairs, dressers, etc., which can always be seen along with interesting displays of household items, clothing, correspondence and toys from the past. The beauty and diversity of the Mansion’s exhibits are intriguing and thought provoking. There is much to learn and enjoy.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $5/Adult, $4/Senior, $4/Student with ID, $3/Child 12 & under
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#9 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Firefighters Historical Museum
428 Chestnut St Erie PA - 814-456-5969
~0.50 miles from Erie city center
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The fire station you are in is the second fire station built on this site. The first station was built in 1873 during the hand-pulled apparatus days. It was then known as the Eagle Hose Company. The station was approximately where the current entrance and fire alarm rooms are. The original station was two stories in height and faced south. It housed a four wheel hose cart on the first floor and had a dormitory on the second floor.
When the Erie Fire Department started to use horses in the late 1800’s a barn was added to the west side of the structure, this was the stable area. When the alarm rang the firefighters had to run next door to get the horses. This took a lot of time to get the horses hooked up.
In 1903 it was decided to build a new fire station, which is the current structure. It opened in early 1904 and housed a hose cart and a steam fire engine. The station was turned to face east to give more room for the apparatus to get in and out. The name was changed to Engine Company #4 because it is located in the 4th ward.
The current entrance room and fire alarm room is where the stable area was. All the stables were removed when the Erie Fire Department became motorized starting in 1912. The last horses were used up until 1921.
This station closed in 1974 when the city downsized the number of companies.
In 1975 the City of Erie agreed to lease the closed fire station to the Firefighters Historical Museum Inc. and we took over the station in October of that year.
The Museum was officially opened at its current location on May 8, 1976.
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#10 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Bi Centennial Tower
7 State St Erie PA - 814-455-6055
~0.62 miles from Erie city center
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Erie's beautiful Bayfront almost had it all, but was in need of one defining element, a focal point; this 187-foot tower, located at Dobbins Landing, provides just that. Built to commemorate the 1995 celebration of the city's 200th birthday, the tower has proven to be a popular gathering spot for residents and tourists alike. Two observation decks are attainable by elevator and give visitors breathtaking views of Presque Isle and its bay to the north and the sweep of Erie's historic downtown to the south. Souvenirs and food are available at Niagara Concessions in the tower lobby.
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#11 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Associated Clinical Labs
1526 Peach St Erie PA - 814-461-2400
~0.67 miles from Erie city center
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Tri State Trauma System
1701 Sassafras St Erie PA - 814-870-1920
~0.80 miles from Erie city center
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#13 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
St Vincent Women's Diagnostic
311 W 24th St Fl 1 Erie PA - 814-452-5228
~1.26 miles from Erie city center
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Saint Vincent Health System was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 1875. Their mission and values are what make Saint Vincent unique as the region's only Catholic Health System. You can read more about the Saint Vincent History by clicking here. Abiding by the ethical and religious directives for Catholic Health Care Services, Saint Vincent Health System's decisions are made based on our deeply rooted mission, vision and values.
Mission Statement
Inspired by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, Saint Vincent Health System is a community of caregivers dedicated to bringing God's healing love to all and committed to compassion and excellence in the delivery of a continuum of wholistic care.
Vision Statement
Saint Vincent Health System will be the best place to get care, the best place to give care and the place where all people come first.
Core Values
Compassion-We inspire hope and bring comfort to those we serve by caring for their physical, psychological, spiritual, and social needs.
Dignity-We respect the sacred worth and diversity of each person.
Integrity-We demonstrate through our daily actions, the courage to speak and act honestly.
Excellence-We are committed to improving quality in all we do.
Stewardship-We manage human, environmental, and financial resources responsibly.
Social Responsibility-We are called to serve each other, protecting the rights of all while advocating for the poor and vulnerable.
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#14 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Erie Zoological Society Office
Po Box 3268 Erie PA - 814-864-4091
~2.19 miles from Erie city center
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#15 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Us Army Reserve Training Center
3938 Old French Rd Erie PA - 814-864-4855
~2.24 miles from Erie city center
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The United States Army is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven uniformed services. The modern Army has its roots in the Continental Army which was formed on 14 June 1775, before the establishment of the United States, to meet the demands of the American Revolutionary War. Congress officially created the United States Army on 3 June 1784 after the end of the war to replace the disbanded Continental Army. The Army considers itself to be descended from the Continental Army and thus dates its inception from the origins of that force.
The primary mission of the Army is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities ... in support of the National Security and Defense Strategies." Control and operation is administered by the Department of the Army, one of the three military departments of the Department of Defense. The civilian head is the Secretary of the Army and the highest ranking military officer in the department is the Chief of Staff, unless the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff are Army officers. In fiscal year 2009, the Regular Army reported a strength of 549,015 soldiers; the Army National Guard (ARNG) reported 358,391 and the United States Army Reserve (USAR) reported 205,297 putting the combined component strength total at 1,112,703 soldiers.
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#16 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Mercyhurst College
501 E 38th St Erie PA - 814-824-2000
~2.30 miles from Erie city center
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http://www.mercyhurst.edu/
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#17 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Seth Protective Svc
1216 W 38th St Erie PA - 814-868-9382
~2.52 miles from Erie city center
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#18 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Erie Institute of Technology
5539 Peach St Erie PA - 814-838-2711
~3.87 miles from Erie city center
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940 Millcreek Mall
Erie, PA 16565-1002
(814) 868-9900
http://www.erieit.org/
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North American Gallery
4887 Buffalo Rd Erie PA - 814-897-1606
~5.03 miles from Erie city center
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#20 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Presque Isle Down Race Track and Casino
8199 Perry Highway Erie PA
~5.13 miles from Erie city center
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Presque Isle Downs and Casino is a racino complex in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Presque Isle Downs and Casino is a casino and horse racing track complex in Erie, Pennsylvania. The owner, MTR Gaming Group, broke ground in October 2005 for its new facility, which opened on February 28, 2007. It contains 2,000 slot machines. The 1 mile (1.6 km) oval track opened on September 2, 2007. It is paved with the synthetic material Tapeta Footings (a mixture of sand, rubber, fiber with a wax coating). It's the first synthetic horse racetrack that is longer than 1 mile (2 km) in the Northeast and the first racetrack paved with Tapeta in the United States. Simulcasting was transferred from its former upper Peach Street location and became operational in August 2007.
Gaming revenue is split between the operator (45%) and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (55%), the latter of which will use the funds for property tax relief, economic development and tourism, and the horse racing industry.
The casino is located on a 272 acres (1.1 km2) site off Exit 27 on Interstate 90 in Summit Township.
Some of the races at Presque Isle Downs include:
Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes, Grade III
Presque Isle Mile
Tom Ridge Labor Day Stakes
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#21 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Penn State Erie Behrend College
5091 Station Rd Erie PA - 814-898-6000
~5.35 miles from Erie city center
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Penn State Erie, The Behrend College is a state-related public university institution and a Commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University located in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, has more than 4,750 students representing 35 states and territories and 28 countries, and it offers 34 baccalaureate majors, 22 minors, six associate degree programs, and two graduate programs.
The Glenhill Farmhouse houses administration, student admissions, financial aid and human resource offices
The 725-acre (2.93 km2) campus is located minutes from the City of Erie in Harborcreek Township. As a land grant and sea grant institution, the college's mission includes advancing northwestern Pennsylvania's economic and social welfare.
The college in recent years has added a number of facilities, including an athletics and recreation center (The Junker Center), chapel and carillon (Smith Chapel), astronomy observatory, large residence halls (Senat Hall), Knowledge Park at Penn State Erie, and a baseball and softball complex. The newest construction is a $30 million Research and Economic Development Center (REDC) that houses the School of Engineering and the Sam and Irene Black School of Business. The 160,000-square-foot (15,000 m2) REDC includes state-of-the art teaching and research labs, including the largest academic plastics lab in the United States. Plans were announced during the summer of 2008 to build an estimated $4 million Admissions and Alumni Center set to open in 2010.
http://www.pserie.psu.edu
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#22 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Us Marine Corp Recruiting
7200 Peach St Erie PA - 814-864-5735
~5.44 miles from Erie city center
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The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for providing force projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States. In the civilian leadership structure of the United States military, the Marine Corps is a component of the United States Department of the Navy, often working closely with U.S. naval forces for training, transportation, and logistic purposes; however, in the military leadership structure the Marine Corps is a separate branch.
Captain Samuel Nicholas formed two battalions of Continental Marines on 10 November 1775 in Philadelphia as naval infantry.[10] Since then, the mission of the Marine Corps has evolved with changing military doctrine and American foreign policy. The Marine Corps has served in every American armed conflict and attained prominence in the 20th century when its theories and practices of amphibious warfare proved prescient and ultimately formed the cornerstone of the Pacific campaign of World War II. By the mid-20th century, the Marine Corps had become the dominant theorist and practitioner of amphibious warfare. Its ability to respond rapidly to regional crises gives it a strong role in the implementation and execution of American foreign policy.
The United States Marine Corps includes just over 203,000 active duty Marines (as of October 2009) and just under 40,000 reserve Marines. It is the smallest of the United States' armed forces in the Department of Defense (the United States Coast Guard is smaller, about one-fifth the size of the Marine Corps, but is normally under the Department of Homeland Security). The Marine Corps is nonetheless larger than the armed forces of many significant military powers; for example, it is larger than the active duty Israel Defense Forces, or the entire British Army.
The Marine Corps accounts for around six percent of the military budget of the United States. The cost per Marine is $20,000 less than the cost of a serviceman from the other services, and the entire force can be used for both hybrid and major combat operations, that is, the Marines cover the entire Three Block War.
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#23 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Family First Sports Park
8155 Oliver Rd Erie PA - 814-866-5425
~5.77 miles from Erie city center
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http://www.familyfirstsportspark.com/
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#24 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Edinboro University
219 Meadville St Edinboro PA
~18.00 miles from Erie city center
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#25 of 25 Things To Do in Erie
Peak n' Peak Ski Resort
1405 Old Road Clymer NY
~18.99 miles from Erie city center
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This is a great place to get away. The ski slopes are small, but well maintained and scenic. The lodge has a beautiful large pool, hot tub outside and now a spa in this area also. The fitness center is well equipped. Locals enjoy the Findley Lake area and shops which are in close proximity. Viewing the historic town of Sherman may also be of interest to someone not familiar with small, historic rural towns. French Creek Tavern is the local hangout, it also has the world's smallest liquor store in it's parking lot. Summer guests will enjoy the golf courses and Findley Lake. If you need constant entertainment, this is not your place. If you want to get away and enjoy nature with a range of accomodation from comfortable to luxury, this would be it.
http://www.pknpk.com/
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