Downtown Erie Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Erie
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
UPMC Hamot
If UPMC Hamot is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Erie.
Erie Insurance Arena
Catch an event at Erie Insurance Arena during your trip to Erie.
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.
Gannon University
Explore the campus of Gannon University as part of your travels around Erie.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Erie
Holiday Inn Erie by IHG
Courteous staff. Clean, spacious affordable room
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Harborcreek
Room was very clean and comfy (although the sheets were rather threadbare).
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront
Nice room friendly check in
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Erie
I drove up here in a snowstorm. Upon arrival. I was greeted and checked in by professional and smiling faces (i feel bad I forget their names) Both the front desk attendants made sure that I had everything I needed for the evening. The hotel itself was quiet, room was clean. Driving anywhere was ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
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Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Erie
We’ve stayed at Cobblestone several times and always have a good stay. This hotel has everything you need and is a good value.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Erie
East Bayfront
While East Bayfront isn't home to many top sights, Erie Insurance Arena and Warner Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Bayfront
While visiting West Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Erie and Erie County Historical Society-Hagen History Center.
Bayfront
While visiting Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Erie and Erie Maritime Museum.
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.
