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Davenport Cidery & Winery – Meadville, PA
Local ciders, cider slushies, orchard walks, and peaceful pond views — perfect for a family retreat. Where It’s At Tucked just a short drive from Erie, Davenport Cidery & Winery sits nestled on a century-old apple and pear farm at 13124 Townline Road in Meadville. The setting is a restored barn surrounded by a beautiful…
Riverside Brewing Company – Cambridge Springs, PA
Farm-to-table comfort, craft brews, and rustic charm in a lovingly restored barn 📍 Where It’s At Just over the line, about 30 minutes east of Erie, Riverside Brewing Company is tucked beside French Creek at 1 Fountain Street, Cambridge Springs. Housed in a beautifully reconstructed 1800s barn from Cochranton, the setting is homey, historic, and…
Westside Market on Powell
Local Eats & Artisan Finds in Erie, PA Delicious food, handmade goods, and a cozy neighborhood vibe 📍 Where it’s at Westside Market is located at 1119 Powell Avenue in Erie, PA. It’s a hidden gem that combines a full café, ice cream counter, and a retail shop packed with local goods—all in one welcoming…
The Village Shops Gatlinburg, TN
Whimsy, charm, and shops you could spend hours exploring. 📍 Where it’s at Tucked right off the Parkway at 634 Parkway, The Village Shops feel like a hidden European-inspired courtyard just steps off downtown Gatlinburg. Enter beneath the iconic arched entrance, and you’re transported into a cobblestone-lined mini-village—24 hours of charm in one walkable plaza, with…
Sweny’s Godfrey Run
Locally grown produce, cozy country charm, and ice cream right off the road. 📍 Where it’s at Sweny’s Godfrey Run Farm is located in Lake City, just a short drive west of Erie. The address for your GPS is 9000 West Lake Rd, Lake City, PA 16423. You’ll spot it along Route 5. There’s a…
Niagara Creamery
📍 Where it’s at Tucked at 804 E. 38th Street, Niagara Creamery is a bright little shop in a residential Erie neighborhood. It’s owned by the local Paris family and was named after Erie’s famous Brig Niagara—it feels like Erie pride in every scoop niagaracreamery.com. There’s street parking nearby, and while it’s not on the…
Lehigh Valley Zoo
Charming, manageable, and just the right size for a full family day without the overwhelm. 📍 Where it’s at The Lehigh Valley Zoo is located in Schnecksville, PA, nestled inside the larger Trexler Nature Preserve. It’s about a 5.5-hour drive from Erie, making it a great add-on to a trip through central or eastern Pennsylvania.…
Penn State Behrend Fields
Where it’s at: The track at Behrend Fields is located right on the campus of Penn State Behrend, near Erie Hall. Parking is available in the lot used for the baseball and softball fields, just off Station Road. The whole area feels tucked away and peaceful—great for unwinding or letting the kids stretch their legs.…
The Great Wolf Lodge Poconos
Where it’s at: Great Wolf Lodge Poconos is one of several locations across the U.S., but it’s a top pick for families in Western Pennsylvania. Located just off I-80 in Scotrun, PA, it’s about 5 and a half hours from Erie—perfect for a weekend getaway. Surrounded by trees, it feels like a giant log cabin…
Johnston’s Garden Center
We were in need of some starts to add to our non-existent garden this year, so we headed to Johnston’s to check out what they had to offer! We knew it was a gamble considering we are now in late May, BUT we wanted to check out their current selection! We have been there many…
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