Pennsylvania's Great Lakes Region

The cool, calming lakes in this region have shaped not only the climate but also the small towns and agriculture. From shipping ports to vineyards to hiking and biking trails this region in the western tip of Pennsylvania has a lot going on.

Local Travel Resources: Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau | Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism | Pennsylvania Route 6 Tourist Association - Conneaut Lake | VisitMercerCountyPA | VisitErie

Cities in this region: Edinboro, Emlenton, Erie, Franklin, Meadville, North East, Oil City, Sharon

Explore our Trips & Trails

Baked: A Bread Trail

These trails rise to the occasion

Beautiful Byways

Road trippers and scenery-seekers rejoice.

Chopped: A Charcuterie Trail

Savory is the new sweet

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City Life

Minor League Baseball Teams In Pennsylvania

Batter up! Baseball season is in full swing, and there’s no better time to enjoy America’s pastime than at Pennsylvania’s many ballparks. Whether traveling to Williamsport for the International League ...

City Life

Best Walkable and Shoppable Small Towns in PA

Pennsylvania has some of the best small towns to plan your next weekend getaway. Expand your horizons beyond the big cities and stroll through charming main streets to discover unique shopping, histor ...

Outdoor Adventures

Best Bike Trails in PA

Whether spring, summer, or fall, it’s the perfect time to get on a roll and pedal one of PA’s nearly 100 rail trails or take a more challenging mountain bike route. There’ll be less traffic and more o ...

Outdoor Adventures

Must-Ride Gravel Bike Trails in PA

Prepare to feel like Indiana Jones as you grind that gravel beneath your bicycle’s wheels this spring! There are plenty of amazing off-road trails to explore across Pennsylvania with an incredible amo ...

Must-See Pennsylvania's Great Lakes

Grove City Premium Outlets

Presque Isle State Park

Meadville

Events

Port Farms Fall Harvest Festival

2055 Stone Quarry Road
Waterford, Pennsylvania 16441

Experience the Fall Harvest season at Port Farms beginning in mid-September through the end of October. With a variety of activities, we are sure to have something for guests of all ages! Groups, fami...

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