Pennsylvania's Great Lakes Region

The cool, calming lakes in this region have shaped not only the climate but also the small towns and agriculture. From shipping ports to vineyards to hiking and biking trails this region in the western tip of Pennsylvania has a lot going on.

Local Travel Resources: Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau | Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism | Pennsylvania Route 6 Tourist Association - Conneaut Lake | Visit Mercer County, PA | VisitErie

Cities in this region: Edinboro, Emlenton, Erie, Franklin, Meadville, North East, Oil City, Sharon

Explore our Trips & Trails

Baked: A Bread Trail

These trails rise to the occasion

Beautiful Byways

Road trippers and scenery-seekers rejoice.

Chopped: A Charcuterie Trail

Savory is the new sweet

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City Life

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Foodie Fun

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Outdoor Adventures

Agritourism Activities in Pennsylvania

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Must-See Pennsylvania's Great Lakes

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Presque Isle State Park

Meadville

Events

11/19/24 - 11/18/25

Puzzling Adventures Erie Scavenger Hunt

25 E 10th Street
Erie, Pennsylvania 16501

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016! Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventu...

05/23/25 - 05/25/25

Erie's 15th Annual Troika Russian Festival

109 German Street
Erie, Pennsylvania 16504

Enjoy authentic Russian food, an ice bar, and live folk entertainment. Admission and parking are FREE....