Wanderlust World Wanderlust World How to Find Cheap Hotels In Erie, Pennsylvania. Located along Lake Erie, the city was settled in the 1700s by the French. Since then, it has grown into a cultural haven, with the allure of development and the values of small town America.
Plan activities for big lights and small town charm alike. Erie, Pennsylvania is a city with a bustling downtown area and offers all the modern amenities and entertainment of a big city while remaining a verdant and beautiful lake town.
Pack comfortable shoes for walking around the city. You will see colorful trees and gardens, calm inviting creeks, streams and tributaries and gorgeous sunsets on the lake.
Catch a flight on Continental, Delta, U.S. Airways or Northwest into Erie International Airport. The airport is less than 10 miles southwest of downtown Erie.
Get around the city easily by car as the streets are laid out in a simple grid pattern. Two Interstates, I-79 and I-90, enable any visitor to enter the city or visit neighboring cities.
To book accommodations, contact Erie's Best at (800) 249-7141 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
Pick cheap accommodations along or within close proximity to popular State Street. The street has many cultural gems of Erie including an art museum, nationally recognized Erie Philharmonic, a comedy club and performances at the Warner Theater.
Look online for vacation rental listings that can enable you to stay in a quiet cottage close to Lake Erie.
Look for cheaper hotel accommodations on the outskirts of town.
Book at one of the dozen bed and breakfast inns.
Dance the night away at one of five nightclubs in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. Bust a gut at JR's Last Laugh Comedy Club on State Street.
Explore the most visited state park in Pennsylvania--Presque Isle Park--located on a peninsula jutting out several miles from downtown Erie. The park has miles of quality beaches, bike trails and plenty of open spots for fishing or a day out.