Presque Isle State Park

  • Erie, PA
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The best place to learn about Erie and the lake is Presque Isle State Park (rhymes with press-tile). One of the most remarkable places in Pennsylvania, it offers enough outdoor recreation to keep you busy for weeks. It's a 3,200-acre ... Excerpt from Off the Beaten Path: Pennsylvania

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4.5

34 reviews

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We had a great time. more on Yahoo! Travel

We had a great time. more on Yahoo! Travel

Presque Isle State Park is a great place for a cheap date or a romantic getaway, whether you're young or old. more on igougo

Some years I was unable to go and my brother and father would go and stay in the van on a campground close to the waters where they fished and they would take turns sleeping and one would stay fishing while the other slept just so they could keep their fishing spot (that's how popular salmon fishing is). more on Epinions.com

Nice clean beach, not much in the way of waves (as you'd expect). more on TripAdvisor

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I was unsure if Erie is where I wanted to go on vacay. I mean it sounded good but not great. Well let me tell you. We enjoyed it so much my husband actually agreed to an extra night. That NEVER happen ... more on TripAdvisor

Going to this park was at the bottom of my list of to-dos for my vacation in Erie. Next year, it will be towards the top. I almost didn't make this stop because there was a lot of construction on the ... more on TripAdvisor

Sandy Beaches, great flat skipping rocks, fishing, sandcastles, light houses, history to learn. Relax and play, explore. It is beautiful. I wish I could ... more on TripAdvisor

Stopped here on the way to Niagara Falls and it turned out to be a pleasant and historical visit. Plenty of beautiful beaches, lighthouses ... more on TripAdvisor

Beautiful views around the penninsula's bike trail. Great for rollarblading. Nice choice of beaches to choose from if you want to have the ... more on TripAdvisor

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4.5

13 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

I thought the running/walking trails were very nice on the bay side. It's very scenic and the running surface, which are concrete sidewalks are great. Highly recommend it ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Its large, its free, and its beautiful. Miles of running paths and beaches to explore. A must see. more on Yahoo! Travel

Presque is awsome. Me and my Family go there to just get out of the house. It has every thing you can ... more on Yahoo! Travel

My family just went yesterday! We had a great time. Daughters 6 and 3 loved the beach!! We biked 10 miles had lunch and hit
the beach. The bike trails were great for a novice bike ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I love the park. Especially the lake. It gets a little messy though. I love the kite contest. There are a lot of different ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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5.0
Top Reviews From GeckoGo

If you are into great biking through both city and nature; this is a great place to find some wonderful spots. more on GeckoGo

Great Amenities at Presque Isle State Park:

  • Historic sites nearby
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Children's activities

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