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Category: Great Lakes Region

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A Handcrafted Winter Getaway in Erie and Lake Erie Wine Country

Oct. 27, 2026

A winter weekend in Pennsylvania’s Great Lakes Region leaves room for a new hobby and a second glass. Spend three days in Erie and nearby North East, getting your hands into clay and tasting wine in historic cellars. Between stops, bundle up for a walk at Presque Isle or browse downtown galleries…

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The Great American Getaway Guide to Erie

May 09, 2024

With its rich maritime heritage, storied beaches, and vibrant culture and food scene, Erie offers a Great American Getaway to explore and enjoy. Known as the “Gem of the Great Lakes,” the city is less than a two-hour drive from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo, and just a four-hour drive from…