Whippy Dip

Posted on August 31, 2021 by wandererie814

Whippy Dip

We’re always on the lookout for new ice cream stands, but on this trip we decided to visit an old favorite, and what some people would call an Erie staple. Whippy Dip has been a part of Erie, PA since 1965! If you’re looking for a tried and true place to get some dessert during the hot Erie summer, Whippy Dip is your destination.

Location:

Whippy Dip is located at 2527 Chestnut Street, Erie, PA 16502. The front of the building is at an angle, facing West 26th Street.

We aim to wander into the less traveled places around Erie county, and intentionally try to go off of the beaten path. This time we decided to head downtown because we know how many people live in the city of Erie, and how many consider this to be conveniently located to this spot.

It is very close to St. Vincent’s Hospital and the doctors offices surrounding, so it makes for a great “after visit” place!

Property Description:

This is an ice cream stand, and it is set up as such. There are windows that you walk up to in order to place your order. There is a good amount of bench seating around the stand, and a parking lot located behind the stand.

What to Do:

They serve fantastic soft serve ice cream! We tried the black raspberry and it was so tasty! If you enjoy soft serve, this is an awesome location for you to visit. They also have shakes, snowstorms, slushies, and bakery items. Many people enjoyed their treats on the benches provided, but we also saw several people enjoying from their cars in the parking lot, whether in the bed of a truck or with the trunk up in the back of an SUV. Either way, there is the ability to do what you’d like.

Cold desserts are not their only forte, Whippy Dip also serves several savory items such as Philly cheese steak, cheese sticks, crispy chicken, french fries, nachos and cheese, and hot dogs among other items. This makes Whippy Dip a great spot to grab dinner and dessert on the go. We did not try any of these items on our trip, but we definitely saw other patrons enjoying some savory snacks.

Who Can Go:

This ice cream stand is easily accessible by anyone; it’s even dog friendly, so feel free to bring your pup along!

One thing to note is that Whippy Dip is a very popular location! You will often see many people (and their pups) waiting in line, and it was no different on the evening we went!

Final Thoughts:

Overall, we really enjoyed this ice cream stand! If you’re looking for ice cream on the west side of the city of Erie, this is your prime destination.

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[Editor’s note: Please be aware that we are not affiliated with Whippy Dip in any way. This is true of all of our posts. We simply enjoy wandering around the Erie area as we know finding what to do in Erie, PA can be hard.]

Castle Ice Cream and Castle Mini Golf

Posted on August 29, 2021 by wandererie814

Castle Ice Cream and Castle Mini Golf

Getting ice cream at a stand in the summer is great, but pair it with putt putt and we think that’s even better! We recently enjoyed an evening at Castle Ice Cream and Castle Mini Golf in Fairview, PA!

Location:

Castle Ice Cream and Castle Mini Golf are located at 7334 W Lake Rd, Fairview, PA 16415 and 7354 W Lake Rd, Fairview, PA 16415. We wanted to provide both addresses, but please know that these are literally right next to each other and basically connected by the picnic tables and giant dragon (for kids to play on) in between.

Property Description:

Castle Ice Cream is an ice cream stand that also has a drive through! There is parking available right in front of the stand. There are picnic tables located in between Castle Ice Cream and Castle Mini Golf that you can enjoy your tasty treats at.

There is ample parking, and you can find it in the front of both the ice cream and mini golf locations.

Castle Mini Golf is a putt putt course with 18 holes. It’s landscaped beautifully, with lots of greenery, flowers, and water features. There are many Instagram worthy photo locations throughout the course.

A great spot on the course to take a photo

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What to Do:

Castle Ice Cream offers several different flavors of ice cream, as well as sundaes, ice cream cookie sandwiches, soft serve, and smoothies. If you’re looking for something less sweet, they do offer hot pretzels, hot dogs, and chips. We really enjoyed our ice cream cones, someone went big this time and got a triple scoop! Their pricing for their ice cream is 1 scoop for $2.60, 2 scoops for $3.50, and 3 scoops for $4.10, in either a cone or a bowl. Soft serve is different, in size small, medium, and large ranging from $2.39-$3.49.

Castle Mini Golf is a professionally designed 18 hole course that allows you to have a friendly game or a major challenge with anyone you bring. The pricing is $8.00 for adults and $7.00 for kids (ages 5-12). Please note that adult supervision is required for kids to play. A fun fact about pricing is that the 2nd consecutive game of mini golf is 1/2 of a regular priced game! They will give you a pencil and a scorecard, so you can decide whether or not you’d like to keep track.

Practice green at the beginning of the course

Who Can Go:

Anyone can enjoy ice cream but there is a step up to get to the window in front to place your order. Also, keep in mind that you can order through the drive through if you would like.

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Castle Mini Golf is actually one of the handicap accessible putt putt courses in Erie, PA, giving anyone the ability to enjoy a round of golf. The course gives a challenge to any age; we had people age ranged in our group from toddlers to 60’s. The course was played well by both, and someone even got a hole in one!

We also want to mention that because this course is handicap accessible, it’s also very easy to push a stroller through if you have a little who’s not quite ready to play yet.

Final Thoughts:

We had a lot of fun playing putt putt and getting ice cream in Fairview, PA. The course wasn’t too crowded when we went, but there were consistently people behind us coming in as we played. We would recommend splitting up your group if it’s very large to avoid backing up the course.

If you’re looking for mini golf and ice cream in Fairview, this is the place to be!

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[Editor’s note: Please be aware that we are not affiliated with Castle Ice Cream and Castle Mini Golf in any way. This is true of all of our posts. We simply enjoy wandering around the Erie area as we know finding what to do in Erie, PA can be hard.]

Elk Creek Access

Posted on August 27, 2021 by wandererie814

Elk Creek Access

We’re coming to find that there are many different lake access points in the Erie area, such as Shorewood Park and Walnut Creek Marina. Elk Creek Access is not only one of these Lake Erie access points, but a great spot to visit!

Location:

You’ll find Elk Creek Access at the end of Elk Creek Road, Lake City, PA 16423. We’ve included a map below to help you figure out where the destination is.

Property Description:

This is beach and water access, near homes and summer cottages. There’s not a ton of space to park, but you should be able to find a spot being that this is a pretty unfilled area when it comes to outside traffic. You’ll find a little sand, but it is mostly rocks and pebbles on the beach.

What to Do:

There is no lifeguard available, so we would advise staying out of the water for swimming purposes. We did dip our feet in, walk along the edge, and look for beach glass, and we found so many pieces! This beach was full of it, so we highly recommend coming here if collecting beach glass is something you like to do. We heard the best time to pan for beach glass is after a storm, so this may be the perfect place to come the morning after one of Erie’s nighttime thunderstorms.

We are sometimes lucky enough to view things that we wouldn’t even think of, and our trip to Elk Creek Access was one of those times. A couple of guys had brought their dog, who they were teaching how to retrieve in the water. The kids loved watching him run back and forth, and it got us thinking that this beach in particular is probably a great place to bring your dog to play because it is definitely not a busy as some of the other beaches in Erie, such as Presque Isle.

If you’re looking for the best place to watch the sunset in Erie, add this to your list of options. We did come to this beach at sunset, and noticed that although there were still people there, the actual beach itself wasn’t very busy. The people who live in the area were watching, but mainly from their own property; we saw roughly 3 groups besides ourselves on the beach.

Who Can Go:

All are welcome at this beach and creek access point in Lake City. This is definitely a cozy place for a date night in Erie, but it’s also a great place to hang out with your family and friends or bring your dog to run and play. You do have to walk across rocks, so it’s not most easily accessible place to visit if you want to get close to the water.

Be aware that there is some private property in this area, so not all points are accessible to the public.

Final Thoughts:

We really enjoyed our evening at Elk Creek Access. We highly recommend this beach if you are looking for beach glass in Erie, PA and the area surrounding the lake.

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Mr. Shivers Custard Treats

Posted on August 25, 2021 by wandererie814

Mr. Shivers Custard Treats

It seems like there are so many ice cream stands in Erie, but we recently came across this gem on Route 19 (or as we in Erie call it Peach Street) and we simply adore it!

Location:

Mr. Shivers is located at 11220 Old Rte 19 N, Waterford, PA 16441. If you’re on Peach going south, continue past the mall and then pass Splash Lagoon, and in about 8 minutes you’ll reach the stand.

Property Description:

Mr. Shivers is an ice cream and food stand, with seating on both sides. To the left you’ll see tables with umbrellas, and to the right a bar like seating area. You order at a window, and will pick up your order in that same window or another, depending on how busy the stand is at the time.

What to Do:

We couldn’t imagine coming to Mr. Shivers without trying an ice cream cone! There are so many Perry’s Ice Cream flavors to choose from. On the day we went, we had 30 different flavors to choose from!

What we really liked about Mr. Shivers Custard Treats is the amount of ice cream you get. We were very surprised to find out that a baby cone has 1 scoop, a small cone has 2 scoops, a medium cone has 3 scoops, and a large cone has 4 scoops! And for the amount of ice cream that you get, we thought the prices were great.

Ice cream isn’t the only thing Mr. Shivers serves, as you can get anything from fresh cut fries and hot dogs to buffalo chicken or a grilled cheese. We love that this stand boasts a menu that’s fit for lunch or dinner, so if you want to enjoy a meal and then go back and get some ice cream for dessert, this may be a great location for you! And we do have to say, the soft pretzel with cheese that we got was super good!

Who Can Go:

Anyone can enjoy all of the yummy treats and sweets at Mr. Shivers! It is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, and has ample seating on both sides of the stand. You can also bring your dog if you’d like!

We would recommend coming here if you’re looking to do a date night in Erie, trying to spend time with your family, or meeting up with some friends.

Final Thoughts:

Mr. Shivers in Waterford, PA is a wonderful place to check out! We really liked the setup and we thought the menu was extremely extensive for a stand like this. If you’re looking for ice cream in Erie and you’re in the area, this is something we wouldn’t pass by.

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BOMBA Taco + Bar

Posted on August 23, 2021 by wandererie814

BOMBA Taco+ Bar

Wandering Beyond Erie! A trip out to Cleveland (and an empty stomach) led us to a great taco place in Beachwood, OH! BOMBA offers premium casual tacos with the flavors of Cuba, Central & South America and the Caribbean.

Location:

There are currently four different locations, but the BOMBA we visited is located at 2101 Richmond Road, Beachwood, OH 44122. Check out their website for other locations of their restaurant in the Cleveland area, and even one in PA, and another coming to PA!

Property Description:

This restaurant is set up as such, a dining room with tables seated by a host or hostess, and several tables outside as well. There is a rather large bar to the left that you will see when you walk in. It has a really fun and colorful atmosphere, and transports you with it’s vividness as you dine.

What to Do:

Eat, drink, and have fun at this premium taco place in Cleveland! Check out their differing selection of tacos; there has to be at least one you’re interested in trying! The menu provides a wonderful variety of choices for those who have dietary restrictions in your group.

We would recommend getting an appetizer, the Brazilian Cheesy Bread with chipotle honey was our starter of choice. We promise we aren’t affiliated or endorsing, but we LOVE these little balls of goodness!

As for tacos, they recommend 3-4 tacos per person if you are just ordering a la carte. The tacos are really great, and some can be more filling then others. The options are vast, from seafood to meat to vegetarian, and if you’re looking for a vegan and gluten free restaurant in Cleveland, we love that they offer vegan and gluten free choices. The “Crunchy Hippie” is shown below as the taco with tomatoes and avocado on the plate with adobo fries; it is already vegan and can be made gluten free as well if you ask for the corn tortillas, we did not.

They have more than just tacos, with a good sized menu with some delicious offerings.

Their menu features a variety of spirited drinks and cocktails, including margarita carafes, so the whole table can share! We only had water and lemonade at our table, but one of the kids did tell our waitress “this water is delicious” if that might help you make your own drink decision.

Who Can Go:

Anyone can come enjoy the food at BOMBA Tacos + Bar. They offer high chairs for the little ones (or you can stroll on in and set your stroller at a table outside) and they have proper accessible accommodations.

Final Thoughts:

BOMBA in Beachwood is a restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere inside or outside and has delicious food. It’s kid friendly and provides a great place for family fun in Cleveland, but it’s also fun for friend groups, allowing you and your party to let loose a bit while enjoying the vast offerings of alcohol. We also highly recommend this location if you’re planning a date night in Cleveland.

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The Double Dipper

Posted on August 22, 2021 by wandererie814

The Double Dipper

We’re on a hunt for the best ice cream place in Erie, PA, and The Double Dipper has us wondering if we found it! If you’re looking for great atmosphere, table seating, visual appeal, and yummy ice cream and other treats, this place has you covered! It’s nice enough to make a great spot for a quick dessert or even a great date in Erie, PA. However, it’s also a casual location for quick snacks, specializing in ice cream.

Location:

The Double Dipper is located at 5320 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510. You will see the modern white and stone building from the road, along with another building that looks very similar to it. Whether you live on the eastern side of the Erie area or you’re heading over there, this is a great place to stop!

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Property Description:

This ice cream stand is decorated to perfection. Featuring fresh, simple decor, the outdoor dining area was wonderful to sit in. We honestly didn’t feel like we were eating beside such a busy road (Buffalo Road) because of the atmosphere. It’s also set back far enough that this is a quiet spot to enjoy dessert. We went just before sunset, but we look forward to visiting after the sun goes down. We’re sure the string lights bring a different ambiance in the evening as the sun disappears over the horizon. Open from 1-9 p.m. daily, you’ll be able to check it out in whichever light you’d like.

What to Do:

This is a great place to get ice cream in Erie, PA! They serve Perry’s Ice Cream, and when we visited they had 14 different flavors, so there’s bound to be a flavor for everyone to enjoy!

Along with Perry’s Ice Cream, The Double Dipper offers milkshakes, soft serve cones, dippers, build your own sundae, ice cream sandwiches, root beer floats, and slushies.

Not all of us enjoyed an ice cream cone on this visit, as we got a slushie and a swirlie as well. It was great to mix it up, and we appreciated the various options on the menu.

Who Can Go:

The Double Dipper is a great place for the whole family to enjoy! They have outdoor seating (and a pup cup on the menu, with a water bowl sitting outside), so you can feel free to bring your dog! The counter and the seating area are both easily accessible.

With its atmosphere, we love that this is a great spot for families to have a seat together and enjoy a tasty treat. And with its hours and lighting ability, we also think this is a great stop if you’re looking for places to go on a date in Erie. And, make sure to get your Instagram worthy photo with the ice cream Yeti!

While you’re there, take a picture with this guy

Final Thoughts:

Although we aren’t here to review anything, we have to say that this place was pretty darn great. The atmosphere was so charming, and the ice cream was delicious. We really enjoyed our visit and look forward to another one soon!

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Shorewood Park

Posted on August 21, 2021 by wandererie814

Shorewood Park

On our mission to bring you several locations to enjoy the beauty of the sunset in Erie, PA (click here for more locations), we were lucky enough to stumble across Shorewood Beach in Harborcreek, PA.

Unedited. Unfiltered. The beauty of a sunset on Shorewood Beach.

Location:

Shorewood Park is located along Lake Erie at the intersection of East Lake Road and Moorheadville Road.

Property Description:

Shorewood Park has over 14 acres of land. 12 Mile Creek intersects with the property, and we saw some great views from the beach. The park has over 1,200 feet of shoreline, which is known as Shorewood Beach.

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Be aware that the park and the beach both close at 10:00 p.m. daily.

What to Do:

Shorewood Park is beautiful, with many stunning views of nature. You can enjoy some time staring at beautiful Lake Erie on the rocky beach, or enjoy the lush, vivid greens of the leaves on the trees on the land surrounding.

You will see a playground when driving towards the beach, and alongside is a picnic table with a charcoal grill, making this a great place to enjoy a meal with your family.

One of the things we would highly recommend doing here is watching the sunset. We have only visited Shorewood Beach once, so we’re not sure if we got super lucky, but the sunset was absolutely phenomenal from this location.

We were also very fortunate on our trip to see a helicopter flying over the water as the sun set. It got extremely close to the water, and seemed like it was coming in right over our heads! It was honestly one of the coolest things we’ve ever seen, and we’re not sure if it was a one time thing or not, but you just might see it for yourself if you decide to visit!

Who Can Go:

Anyone is welcome at this park, but please be aware that accessibility to the shore isn’t necessarily easy. The shore is surrounded by rocks, making it very hard for anything to wheel near the water. Before the rocks, there is a sand and concrete parking area with ledges that reach out towards the water, and those ledges allow anyone who is unable to get into the rocks the ability to look out over the water. The good thing is between the creek and the countless feet of beach, you won’t ever feel cramped or shoved up against other people if you decide to come here. And while this might not be the beach most think of if they are searching for the best beach in Erie, PA, this is certainly one of the calmer beaches we have been to.

Final Thoughts:

We really appreciated the simplicity of this Shorewood Beach. The park was not crowded at all, and we only saw about 3 other groups of people besides us. This is highly desirable compared to a place like Presque Isle that is a high traffic area.

We really enjoyed our time at Shorewood Park. The views were stunning, and the waves rolling in made for the perfect soundtrack to our evening.

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Main Street Cakery Café

Posted on August 20, 2021 by wandererie814

Main Street Cakery Café

If you’re looking for restaurants in Erie, PA, this locally owned café offers a great atmosphere and friendly service while dining. You can get a lot for a great price, and whether you want breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, there is certainly something there for you.

A view from outside, including outdoor seating

Location:

The Cakery has two locations; the one we visited on this wandering in particular is located at 2900 Copperleaf Dr. Erie, PA 16509. The other location is 7403 W Ridge Rd, Fairview, PA 16415.

Property Description:

This is a café style restaurant, with a bakery and coffee counter located directly inside the entrance. The ice cream selections will be to your left. Seating is located both to the left and to the right, and also outside. You are to seat yourself, but if you opt to sit outside, let them know at the counter so they can send a server your way. The décor is very farmhouse in style, and we felt an “at home” feeling while being inside.

What to Do:

The Cakery in Erie, PA is a great place to enjoy a meal, or even just a cup of coffee and or a sweet treat. This wandering was our second time eating food from this location, and we enjoyed is just as much as the first. They have a great menu featuring breakfast, appetizers, wraps, macaroni and cheese, burgers, salads, and sandwiches. They also have daily specials.

You can have a seat inside the café, or enjoy the weather on a beautiful day by sitting in their outdoor space. If you choose to have a meal at their location, you will be taken care of by a server. On this trip, we actually opted for takeout, and the food was just as good as if we would’ve eaten at the restaurant.

Black Bean Burger
(We split ours, so part is gone in this photo.)

Hawaiian
(Only half of the sandwich, we forgot to take a picture before we started eating!)

The Cakery also offers bakery items if you’re in search of something sweet. We saw cookies, muffins, cupcakes, pies, brownies, cinnamon rolls, and bread. You can view the items behind the glass right next to the ordering counter.

If you’re looking for a cold treat, The Cakery offers Ashby’s Sterling Ice Cream. On the day we went, they offered 12 flavor choices, including Raspberry Chip Cheesecake and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup.

Who Can Go:

Anyone can enjoy this quaint restaurant, coffee shop, and bakery in Erie, PA. There is ample space for strollers or wheel chairs, and it’s kid friendly.

Final Thoughts:

We really enjoyed the atmosphere inside and out, and the food was yummy. The Main Street Cakery is a great place to meet up with friends, have a nice meal with family, or enjoy a date with you significant other. If you’re looking for a lovely café in Erie, PA, you may have found the right destination in The Cakery.

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Nervous Dog Coffee Bar (Cleveland)

Posted on August 19, 2021 by wandererie814

Nervous Dog Coffee Bar (Cleveland, OH)

Wandering Beyond Erie! If you’re looking for a great coffee shop in Cleveland, OH, the Nervous Dog Coffee Bar is an excellent choice! The Nervous Dog Coffee Bar is an independent small business in the Cleveland area, making the community their main priority.

Location:

The Nervous Dog Coffee Bar has four different locations, but the one we visited recently is located in LaPlace Center, 2101 Richmond Road, Beachwood, OH 44122.

Property Description:

This is a coffee shop, so it is set up just as so. There are two different entrances, one from inside LaPlace and one from the outside, which boasts a lovely outdoor seating area in the vicinity.

A couch and chairs greet you to relax in upon the entrance from the outdoors, and then a few high tables. If you continue walking forward, you will reach the end of the counter, where you pick up your drinks. The counter continues on, and there you will find the ordering spot and register, along with some bakery items behind glass. There is also a wall of different types of coffee beans, which we actually found really cool to admire.

There is also seating inside of LaPlace, lining the coffee shop indoors. The tables are really funky, and the kids enjoyed sitting here.

Things to Do:

This is a coffee shop, so inside you can enjoy any coffee, tea, lattes, and treats of your choosing. The menu is pretty impressive, with some food available to go with your drink of choice. They serve breakfast and lunch, offering quite a few choices to satisfy your hunger.

This is a rather quaint space inside, with a great ambiance for doing work or if you’re looking for places to study in the Cleveland area.

Who Can Go:

Anyone is welcome here. I don’t think I would keep kids inside of the actual coffee shop to enjoy your drinks and treats, but the outdoor space and the tables in LaPlace are great options to take your food to. We enjoyed our coffee inside of LaPlace.

This is a great place for college students to come relax and study, but also a great place to meet with friends for coffee and lunch. It also makes for a great coffee date. And with two seating areas, you can choose your atmosphere. Not only were some students doing what appeared to be schoolwork, but it also looked like a great place to have a meeting, as some individuals were holding what appeared to be physical meetings, and another one was on a video conference. This isn’t meant for us to sound like we were snooping, but rather that the internet must be good enough to hold virtual calls!

Final Thoughts:

We really enjoyed this coffee shop and café. Although we didn’t purchase much food on this trip in particular as this wasn’t our first time patronizing The Nervous Dog, we can tell you that we have eaten a full meal there before and enjoyed every bite. In addition, this shop is close to many other places including grocery stores, hospital/medical center, and a shopping mall, so it’s certainly something you can pop into for a quick bit and drink even if you have another destination in mind!

The ambiance of the café and the smells inside are enough to put you at ease upon entrance. If you’re looking for a coffee shop in Cleveland, stop by The Nervous Dog and enjoy it for yourself!

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Farm to Table at Legacy Hydroponics

Posted on August 19, 2021 by wandererie814

Farm to Table at Legacy Hydroponics

If you’re looking for a farmers market in Erie, PA, add Farm to Table at Legacy Hydroponics to your list of places to check out. This variety of vendors provided a very interesting and fun local shopping experience on a summer afternoon.

Location:

Farm to Table is located at Legacy Hydroponics, 1357 Lane Road, Waterford, PA 16441. From the road, you’ll turn into a driveway that belongs to a home, and look forward to your left and see an arrow pointing you towards parking down in the open clearing.

Property Description:

This is a large piece of land, lined with vendor booths. Upon entering, you will see a decent sized pavilion with picnic tables. Next to and across from that are vendors. If you continue walking forward, you will see move vendors. The vendor tents loop around so that you end up back where you parked after walking around all booths.

What to Do:

This is a farmers market and local vendor market. On this trip, we found quite a few booths that interested us. We looked around a farmers market stand from Legacy Hydroponics with fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs, jams, maple syrup, and honey. We visited a lovely handmade solar light stand customized for various interests from cows to fairies. We got snow cones from a food truck. We bought some beautiful handmade bracelets from Wild Luna Co. and listened to live music while eating delicious cheese and potato pierogis.

It’s also important to know that there are more vendors than just what we checked out, including Stuffed Pierogi Co., Tater Tater Erie, Knockerball of Linesville for the kids (or adults), flowers from Growing Strong farm, Luminary Distilling, and more. This is an open air farmers market, so there is a lot to do and check out while still being outside. If you’re looking for outdoor eating or drinks, this could be a good stop!

Who Can Go:

Anyone can enjoy this pop-up market. It is on grass, so pushing a stroller might be a little difficult.

Realize that you are in a field out on a farm, not on a cement path or parking lot; we recommend paying attention to what’s in front of you on the ground while walking, because we did have a cute baby frog that we had to do a quick stop for as it crossed our path as we were trotting from booth to booth.

Final Thoughts:

We really enjoyed this experience and thought it was pretty cool to see vendors from around the area at this farmers market in Erie, PA. We love shopping locally and supporting small businesses. Unknown to us, they have been having these once a month since the spring. If you’re interested in checking this out, there is one more planned for the season, on September 12, 2021. Keep up with the Legacy Hydroponics Facebook page for more information such as vendors and timing of the event.

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Monthly Archives: August 2021

Whippy Dip

Castle Ice Cream and Castle Mini Golf

Elk Creek Access

Mr. Shivers Custard Treats

BOMBA Taco + Bar

The Double Dipper

Shorewood Park

Main Street Cakery Café

Nervous Dog Coffee Bar (Cleveland)

Farm to Table at Legacy Hydroponics