Downtown Erie Travel Guide
Erie
Visit Downtown Erie
Popular places to visit
Presque Isle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Presque Isle Beach during your travels in Erie? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Bayfront Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Bayfront Convention Center during your trip to Erie. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Penn State Erie
Explore the campus of Penn State Erie as part of your travels around Erie. Attend a sporting event or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.
Warner Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Warner Theatre during your trip to Erie. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
UPMC Park
Catch an event at UPMC Park during your trip to Erie. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Erie Insurance Arena
Catch an event at Erie Insurance Arena during your trip to Erie.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Erie
Red Roof Inn Erie – I-90
"Room was clean but chair needed replacing. Not updated but a good place to stop for the night. We’ve been here many times."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront
"Hotel staff very helpful. The view of Lake Erie is lovely. The food at the restaurant was quite good"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Erie
"This hotel charges way too much for what you get. The staff is almost non-existent, I stopped down the other night and I could not find anyone to take my money for their overpriced water. Speaking of water, they shut down their water fountain, so you're forced to spend too much, that is if you find ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
"My family travelled and stay at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel for one night. It was myself, my husband, and our two children (ages 9 and 7). The employee who checked us in was kind. We had a beautiful view out of our hotel window. The bathroom was beautiful, however, a bit dark. There was a light ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Erie
"The front desk girl was excellent,very kind and helpful!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Erie by IHG
"Got in late. The bed felt so comfortable that I was fast asleep in no time. In the morning while having breakfast, I witnessed the breakfast clerk handle a difficult customer with super nice professionalism. The breakfast egg bowl was delicious!! All the staff there was super nice. Will stay here ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Erie
West Bayfront
While visiting West Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Erie and Erie County Historical Society-Hagen History Center.
Little Italy
Little Italy might not have many top sights, but Erie Playhouse and Warner Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Bayfront
While East Bayfront isn't home to many top sights, UPMC Park and Erie Insurance Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bayfront
While visiting Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Erie Maritime Museum and Lake Erie.
