{"id":10564,"date":"2014-08-26T18:47:38","date_gmt":"2014-08-26T22:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=10564"},"modified":"2014-08-26T21:01:19","modified_gmt":"2014-08-27T01:01:19","slug":"erie-pa-fun-food-abounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/erie-pa-fun-food-abounds\/","title":{"rendered":"Erie, PA – where fun and food abound"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quick \u2013 where is Pennsylvania\u2019s seashore?\u00a0 Trying to imagine Philadelphia with some waterfront property?\u00a0 Nope \u2013 that\u2019s just the Delaware River. As big as Pennsylvania is, the only seashore is right here in Erie, Pa.<\/p>\n

Presque Isle State Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In actuality, the longest strand makes up Presque Isle State Park<\/a>\u00a0 in Erie. There\u2019s over 3,200 acres on this sandy peninsula and it\u2019s used for all types of recreation.\u00a0 Open year round, more than four million visitors used the park last year. That\u2019s more than visited Yellowstone.<\/p>\n

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Riding the entire roadway loop around the peninsula means a trip of 13 miles, but there are a number of cut-through trails. Don\u2019t be surprised to find dozens of bikers or runners, as there are innumerable races here each year.<\/p>\n

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Wandering the entire park, you\u2019ll find a number of photo worthy stopping points, including the lighthouse, which has been shining its beacon for over 140 years. Actually there are two of them. There\u2019s also the tall Perry Monument, paying respect to the heroic man and his crew who were the first to ever defeat and capture an entire English war ship convoy.<\/p>\n

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While it\u2019s not a tourist attraction, there\u2019s a fascinating houseboat community here, protected by Presque Isle\u2019s peninsula.<\/p>\n

Bring your running shoes, your bike, your volleyball, your fishing rod, your picnic basket, your bird-watching binoculars, your bathing suit and\/or your boat.\u00a0 There\u2019s lots to do in this wonderfully protected bay created by this constantly changing peninsula.<\/p>\n

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ADA accessible restrooms, fishing areas, picnic tables and pavilions as well as parking areas can be found in numerous locations throughout the park. \u00a0Beach 7 also provides handicap access to the water\u2019s edge.<\/p>\n

Campers, there is no camping in Presque Isle State Park, but immediately outside the park area, you\u2019ll find Sara\u2019s Campground<\/a> with over 100 sites, many right on the beach. Waldameer Amusement Park and Water World are located adjacent to the campground. There\u2019s no lack of things to do in Erie.<\/p>\n

Tom Ridge Environmental Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Located just up the hill from the state park is the new Tom Ridge Environmental Center<\/a> (TREC), a LEED certified, 65,000 square foot facility that will help you understand the topography, geology, flora and fauna of the area.\u00a0 Wonderful exhibits cover a wealth of topics and are designed to be interactive.<\/p>\n

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As soon as you enter, check the movie schedule \u2013 they\u2019ve got a number of good ones and you can arrange your stay around the show times. The 15 minute presentation in the Erie Insurance Orientation Theater is great for a quick overview of Presque Isle State Park.<\/p>\n

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Be sure to go up the elevator to the lookout tower with amazing views of the shoreline and the peninsula. Feeling energetic?\u00a0 Walk down the 143 steps.<\/p>\n

If possible, sign up for a guided tour, and you\u2019ll be able to go into the private research labs where they study some of the strangest creatures found in the area.<\/p>\n

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While I\u2019m not a big gift shop person, I\u2019ve got to give kudos to the gift shop here.\u00a0 Lots of nice things you\u2019ll want to view and probably take home.<\/p>\n

Getting hungry<\/strong><\/h1>\n

On my last trip to Erie, I tried a couple new places that were definitely worth a repeat trip back.\u00a0 For lunch we stopped at U Pick 6 Tap House<\/a> in downtown Erie.\u00a0 This cozy bar serves a great selection of beers on tap as well as a full menu of food items. They offer 22 different beers on tap as well as a beer engine.<\/p>\n

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I had an Italian \u2018boli that was delicious.\u00a0 Also check out their sandwiches, flatbreads and specialty pizzas. Dine inside or out, depending on the weather.<\/p>\n

U Pick 6 Tap House, 333 State Street at the corner of 4th, suite 110 | (814)520-5419<\/strong><\/p>\n

For dinner, we pulled up out front of one of the historic downtown firehouses, built in 1908, which now houses The Pufferbelly<\/a>. \u00a0When the firehouse was decommissioned in 1979, it sat vacant some time before the present owners lovingly restored it. It now bears testament to the brave bunch of men who protected this neighborhood for years.\u00a0 Mementos and photos from years gone by cover the walls for a very interesting atmosphere.<\/p>\n

But the food is the real star here.\u00a0 You know you\u2019ve come to the right place with your first mouthful of their heavenly appetizers. Big enough to share, we tried a couple different ones and they were all outstanding.<\/p>\n

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My main course was a honey-dill glazed salmon steak over a bed of fresh spinach, lightly tossed with a zesty dill dressing and accented with green apple and toasted almonds.<\/p>\n

As good as the food is, you might want to save room for dessert \u2013 their dessert selections all sound amazing. \u00a0You\u2019ll love everything about this place.\u00a0 The staff and the food are as good as you\u2019ll find anywhere.<\/p>\n

The Pufferbelly; 414 French Street; Erie, PA 16511 | (814) 454-1557\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

If sweets are your thing, there\u2019s a family owned chocolatier that you\u2019ll want to add to your itinerary. Pulako\u2019s Chocolates<\/a>. They\u2019ve got three locations, one actually next door to The Pufferbelly and then their manufacturing facility and store is on Parade Street.<\/p>\n

Founder George Pulakos started making chocolates in his home and pushed a cart around Philadelphia back in 1889. In 1903 he packed up and moved family and business to Erie, where eventually he opened his first store at 926 State Street.<\/p>\n

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Since then, four generations have continued making his specialty chocolates and have come up with some amazing new creations of their own.<\/p>\n

Tours of the facility are available for groups. Each lasts about 25 minutes and ends with some sampling and time available for shopping.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t get much sweeter than this.\u00a0 Definitely worth a stop.<\/p>\n

Pulakos Chocolates; 2530 Parade Street; Erie, PA 16503 | (814) 452-4026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Want more reasons to come to Erie, read about their great wineries.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information on the Erie, PA region<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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