Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum hosts over 5,000 pieces of art on State Street, along with 18-20 traveling exhibits annually.
Erie Zoo
A great zoo comparable to those of larger cities. Summer educational programs for children. Fun train ride though the zoo; great for the kids or kids at heart.
The Bicentennial Tower
Constructed in 1995 to celebrate erie's bicentennial, the tower stands about 100 feet high and one can easily see out to long point or over erie. located at the foot of state street.
Watson-Curtze Mansion
A historic mansion built on "Millionaire's Row" in 1891.
Erie Maritime Museum and Brig Niagara
A good place to get a hands-on look at an early nineteenth century sailing warship. The U.S.S. Niagara is typically in port, but does travel to historical events all across the Great Lakes region, so consider calling ahead or drive by to see if she's around.
Firefighter's Historical Museum
A small fire station built in 1903, it was used during the age when firefighters used horses to pull a hose on a cart. The horses were used here until 1921 and the fire station closed in 1974. Inside the museum you can see various contraptions firefighters used to put out fires before the firetruck existed. Hours of operation are limited, but you can call to schedule an appointed during other times.