The Edinboro center point is about the area of Edinboro University and 12 miles south of Family First Sports Park.
Many people come to Edinboro and plan to spend some time at Lake Erie. This makes spring and summer popular seasons to visit. However, if you can handle the summer highs and winter lows in this region of Pennsylvania, you can have fun outside no matter when you visit.
The best time for pleasant weather in Edinboro is from May through October. The highs in the summer months get into the low 80s at their warmest, and it can drop down to a pleasant 60-65 degrees this time of year. If you visit during the June–August period, expect the region's warmest temperatures and thickest crowds. Many people are drawn to the area in August and June especially, and hotel rates and airfare increase to match the greater demand.
Tourists leave the area starting around early September, with November being the best month to visit if you want to contend with the fewest people possible. There's a small bump in crowds during December, as the snowfall makes Edinboro and Erie a wonderful area for sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and other unique and fun winter activities. Tourism in the area increases steadily throughout the year and surges again in May.
If you can stand the winter cold and seasonal snow, October through February is an excellent time to visit the area and enjoy the lowest possible prices for hotel rooms and plane tickets. Winter festivals in Erie, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh can keep you entertained during short day trips to these cities. And if it's too cold even for sledding or cross-country skiing, you can spend time indoors at attractions such as the Firefighters Historical Museum and Lawrence Park Historical Society.
Several hotels in the area offer discounts for AAA members, active and former military and government personnel, and senior citizens. If you fall into one of these groups, take advantage of these savings to help meet your travel budget.
AAA members can venture a short distance from Edinboro for savings at Quality Inn & Suites Fairview. This hotel gives a discount to members of this organization who book a room. Amenities are somewhat bare, with guests enjoying free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and a cocktail hour at the on-site restaurant. There's also an outdoor pool. The real benefit of this accommodation, other than the AAA discount, is its proximity to Beechwood Golf Club and Interstate 90. Both are about one minute away.
North of Edinboro at the intersection of I-90 and Route 19, you'll find Solstice Hotel, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member. This hotel also offers a discount to AAA members and is ideally located within a short drive of Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park and Presque Isle Downs & Casino. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and kitchen equipment such as microwaves and mini-fridges. The hotel also has a business center and an indoor pool, and complimentary breakfast is served every morning.
Senior citizens can enjoy a discount at Courtyard by Marriott Erie Ambassador Conference Center. This is another waterfront property within walking distance of Lake Erie. The hotel has tons of amenities, including a business center, an on-site restaurant and bar, a hot tub, room service, and a gym. Some rooms have kitchens, and you can upgrade to a suite if you want a private fireplace and whirlpool tub. The hotel has its own shuttle that runs patrons to the airport for free.
The majority of the hotels near Edinboro aren't too pricey but offer a range of amenities and modern rooms, making them a good value. Consider one of these locations if you want more than minimal amenities while staying under the price of the luxury category.
Comfort Suites Edinboro is off I-79 just 2 miles from the town's center, providing easy access to Culbertson Hills Golf Club and Lake Edinboro. The rates alone make a reservation a good value, but this is also an all-suite hotel. You'll have a comfortable and spacious room complete with a kitchen and amenities such as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. If you're traveling with a guest, ask for a room with a sofa bed — and if you're traveling for romance, ask for a room with a two-person whirlpool tub. The hotel is pet-friendly and offers an AAA discount as well.
Wingate by Wyndham Erie is another value option between Erie and Edinboro. This 2-star hotel is affordable and nearby many Erie shops and restaurants. Amenities include free Wi-Fi and breakfast, business and fitness centers, and an indoor pool and hot tub. All rooms at this location have kitchens, and this is a pet-friendly hotel.
Though a winter trip to Edinboro means you won't enjoy sunbathing at Lake Edinboro or Lake Erie, you'll have access to more affordable prices for plane tickets and hotel rooms compared to what's available in the summer. Plus, you'll still find plenty of reasons to get outdoors — just remember to bundle up.
If you'd rather spend some time indoors during the winter, head up the interstate and book some time at one of Erie's many exciting indoor attractions. Erie Maritime Museum, Erie Art Museum, and expERIEnce Children's Museum are all easy to access from Edinboro and provide visitors with hours of fun and entertainment.
Guests who come prepared can have fun in Edinboro, indoors or outdoors, any time of year. And though there are only a few hotels around Lake Edinboro, you can book a room at one of the affordable, luxury, and value spots between the borough and Lake Erie and have a memorable Pennsylvania vacation.
Below are reviews of the city of Edinboro, PA from an actual visitor's perspective.
Cute restaurant. Access to gas, stores, Erie.
Beautiful scenery
Quiet