Tourist Information

Major tourist attractions in Erie are Cherry Marina, Chautauqua Park, Park Plaza, General Wayne Blockhouse, Dobbins Landing, Glenwood Park Zoo, Bay Harbor Marina, Grandview Plaza, Presque Isle Yacht Club, Presque Isle State Park Marina, Presque Isle Lighthouse, Joseph Martin Golf Course etc. Churches in Erie include Emmanuel Church, Saint Johns Church, Glenwood Church, Church of the Covenant, Saint Peters Cathedral etc.

General Information

Erie lost its status as the state's third largest city to Allentown after the 2000 census.

Erie is the home of the US Brig Niagara. This antique flagship was once commanded by Oliver Hazard Perry in the 1812 Battle of Lake Erie. Due to the Niagara's presence, Erie's nickname is "The Flagship City."

Tourism is the driving force in the economy of Erie. Every year more than four million people visit Presque Isle State Park, for water recreation, and a new casino named for the state park is growing in popularity.

Demographic Information

Erie is situated on the shore of Lake Erie in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. An industrial city Erie is the fourth largest city with a population of 104,000. The city is the seat of government for Erie County. Erie is located at 42°7′46.42″N 80°5′6.77″W and 733 feet above from the sea level. Erie is very near to Cleveland, Ohio; Buffalo, New York; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Being an industrial area Erie’s main focus is on plastic manufacturing and locomotive building.