Visit Erie

Welcome to Erie, Pennsylvania’s fifth largest city and Pennsylvania’s only Port on the Great Lakes. Located on beautiful Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie, Erie is a short drive from the major metropolitan areas of Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Toronto via Interstates 79, 90 or scenic routes such as Route 5 (The Great Lakes Seaway Trail – An America’s Byway™), and historic Pennsylvania Route 6. Erie County is home to approximately 260,000 residents and is a true gem of Lake Erie. The Erie region offers a wide range of fun, affordable things to do. Erie’s easy to navigate street system allows for little to no traffic headaches, making it effortless to get from point to point. Make a lake escape to Erie’s welcoming shores and get ready for a stress-free, relaxing adventure.

About VisitErie

Mission Statement: VisitErie is the leader of marketing Erie’s tourism industry and promoting its economic growth.

The Erie Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (EACVB) was formed as a division of the Erie Area Chamber of Commerce in 1961 and was formally named the “Erie Tourist and Convention Bureau”. In July 2001, the EACVB separated from the Erie Area Chamber of Commerce and became a stand-alone 501(c)6 non-profit organization and was designated as the official Tourism Promotion Agency for Erie County. In October 2007, the Erie Area Convention & Visitors Bureau officially changed its name to VisitErie. Since its separation from the Chamber, VisitErie has grown exponentially. In addition to increasing its staff, VisitErie has established multiple departments: Convention Sales and Services, Partnership, Marketing and Research, Communications, and the Erie Sports Commission.

As Erie County’s official Destination Marketing Organization, VisitErie provides visitors and residents with the most up-to-date information on Erie’s tourism product through the annual Erie Visitor Guide, ‘Hello Erie’ App, VisitErie.com, social media platforms, and other avenues.

Erie’s Tourism Industry

Erie’s tourism industry is the third largest in Erie County, annually generating more than $1.2 billion in visitor spending and more than 15,000 jobs. Though Erie is known for its busy summer season, VisitErie and its partners are working to transform the Erie area into a four-season destination, offering fun affordable activities for all visitors.