Erie County Travel Guide

Pennsylvania

Schaefer's Auto Art is an amalgamation of automobile and other mechanical parts into works of giant yard art. This place is a prime example of the fading American #culture of the roadside attraction. Roadside attractions had their heyday with the rise of the automobile. As Americans increasingly traveled by car, many businesses had one shot to attract the attention of potential customers zipping by at higher and higher speeds. Thus, the creation of larger than life, brightly colored, oddball sculptures along America's burgeoning highways and byways.
Schaefer's Auto Art is an amalgamation of automobile and other mechanical parts into works of giant yard art. This place is a prime example of the fading American #culture of the roadside attraction. Roadside attractions had their heyday with the rise of the automobile. As Americans increasingly traveled by car, many businesses had one shot to attract the attention of potential customers zipping by at higher and higher speeds. Thus, the creation of larger than life, brightly colored, oddball sculptures along America's burgeoning highways and byways.
The golden hour.
From Coleoptera to an arachnid. A VW Beetle retrofitted with eight appendages. Schaefer's Auto Art is an amalgamation of automobile and other mechanical parts into works of giant yard art. This place is a prime example of the fading American #culture of the roadside attraction. Roadside attractions had their heyday with the rise of the automobile. As Americans increasingly traveled by car, many businesses had one shot to attract the attention of potential customers zipping by at higher and higher speeds. Thus, the creation of larger than life, brightly colored, oddball sculptures along America's burgeoning highways and byways.
Erie sunset on the near edge of the bayfront connector

Popular cities in Erie County

Erie
Erie
Known for Shopping, Casinos and Islands
This city, which is Pennsylvania’s gateway to the Great Lakes waterways, also offers plenty to do onshore with parks, museums and active entertainment.

Reasons to visit

  • Presque Isle Beach
  • Warner Theatre
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North East
North East
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Wineries
Relaxing North East is calling! Discover its lake views, festivals, wineries and more.
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Edinboro
Edinboro
Known for Dining, Universities and Family-friendly
Escape to Edinboro! Enjoy its football, university life and lake views.
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Wattsburg
Wattsburg
Check out the local area in Wattsburg—home to attractions like Wilderness Lodge and Erie County Fairgrounds.
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Girard
Girard
Known for Dining, Relaxing and Tours
Get away to quaint Girard! Enjoy the local cuisine, island views and gardens.
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Corry
Corry
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Shopping
Experience relaxing Corry: its churches, bars, sunsets and more!
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