Pennsylvania Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 60) P E N N S Y LVA N I A’S GR E AT LAK E S REGION arts & culture Academy Theatre www.meadvilleacademytheatre.com 275 Chestnut St., Meadville, 814-337-8000 A working historic landmark (120-year-old building) that houses live performances. Allow 1 hour. Ê É Transit Fine Arts Gallery www.ocartscouncil.com 206 Seneca St., Oil City, 814-677-3707 Fine artwork from regional artists in a historic downtown building. Allow 45 minutes. Ê É Erie Planetarium www.eriecountyhistory.org 356 W. Sixth St., Erie, 814-871-5790 Offering many different programs designed for audiences of all ages. Ê É Mazza Vineyards Vocal Group Hall of Fame and Museum Barrow Civic Theatre www.barrowtheatre.com 1223 Liberty St., Franklin, 800-537-7769 Regional performing arts center and home to Franklin Civic Operetta Association productions. Ê É www.vocalgroup.org 82 W. State St., Sharon, 724-983-2025 Three-floor museum featuring 100 interactive displays. A 501-C3 non-profit organization. É Erie SeaWolves Baseball Warner Theatre www.seawolves.com 110 E. 10th St., Erie, 800-456-1304 The Erie SeaWolves are an affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and 2007 Southern Division Champions. É www.mazzawines.com 11815 Lake Rd., North East, 800-796-9463 Wine-tasting tours of Pennsylvania’s premier winery in the heart of the Lake Erie wine region. Allow 25 minutes. Ê Meadville Market House Croyle Entertainment www.croyleentertainment.info 509 Hiland Ave., Oil City, 814-676-3532 Dedicated to bringing to light new and exciting stories, visions and ideas to the stage. É www.erieevents.com 811 State St., Erie, 814-453-7117 Magnificent performing arts center with 2,250 upholstered, theater-style seats. É Erie Zoo & Botanical Gardens 910 Market St., Meadville, 814-336-2056 Oldest operating market house with crafts, local syrup and produce year ’round. Ê É attractions Arrowhead Wine Cellars www.arrowheadwine.com 12073 E. Main Rd., North East, 814-725-5509 Daily tasting and sales of award-winning Pennsylvania wines. Large gift shop with wine accessories. Allow up to 45 minutes, by appointment. Ê É www.eriezoo.org 423 W. 38th St., Erie, 814-864-4091 Fifteen-acre park. Guided tours available, gift shop, carousel ride and petting zoo. Family entertainment. Ê É Millers Produce and Greenhouse 22674 State Hwy. 27, Meadville, 814-333-6312 An old-fashioned farm market. Check out their homegrown flowers, veggies and other delightful goodies. M ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum Erie Art Museum www.erieartmuseum.org 411 State St., Erie, 814-459-5477 Features an ambitious schedule of 18 - 20 exhibitions annually. A wide range of subjects. Ê É www.eriechildrensmuseum.org 420 French St., Erie, 814-453-3743 Explore more than 55 hands-on exhibits in a “please touch” environment. Gift shop. Allow 1.5 hours. Ê É Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad www.octrr.org 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, 814-676-1733 Educational train rides through Oil Creek Valley in northwest Pennsylvania. Allow 2.5 hours. Ê É Candlelight Ghost Walk Erie Chamber Orchestra www.velocity.net/~eco1 109 University Sq., Erie, 814-871-7755 Orchestra: An 11-performance season between Sept. and Aug. Opera: Dec. and May performances. Free. É 522 Main St. E., Girard, 814-774-3653 Join them for an evening of local legends and ghost stories as you stroll through historic Girard at dusk. Ê George Washington Trail by River Tour Penn Shore Vineyards Casbohm Maple and Honey www.visitcrawford.org 16709 Conneaut Lake Rd., Meadville, 800-332-2338 Historic tour following Washington’s path on French Creek during the French and Indian War. Erie Opera Theatre www.velocity.net/~eco1/eot.htm 116 Walten Pt., Erie, 814-871-7755 Musical works ranging from musical comedy, to light opera, to grand opera performances. É www.mapleandhoney.com 5750 Sherman Rd., Albion, 814-756-4781 Fourth-generation maple producers, apiary and honey at the sugar/honey house. Taste and Tour event in March. Goodell Gardens & Homestead www.goodellgardens.org 221 Waterford St., Edinboro, 814-734-6699 A garden lover’s dream. Discover the beautiful botanical specimens of the heritage garden. Allow 40 minutes. Ê É www.pennshore.com 10225 E. Lake Rd., North East, 814-725-8688 One of the first wineries to be established in Pennsylvania. Tastings daily. Sit on back patio in the vineyard and enjoy a glass of wine. Allow 30 minutes. Ê É Philadelphia Candies, Inc. Cider Mill Shop Erie Playhouse www.erieplayhouse.org 13 W. 10th St., Erie, 814-454-2852 Community theater offering year-round plays and musicals. É 24225 Blystone Rd., Cambridge Springs, 814-282-4213 Offering home-grown fruits and vegetables, antique furniture, homemade crafts, candles, ciders and more. www.phillyc.com 1546 E. State St., Hermitage, 724-981-6341 Since 1919, an amazing display of outstanding chocolates. Free factory tours by appointment. Ê Haunted History Tours Presque Isle Boat Tours Conneaut Cellars Winery Jr’s Last Laugh Comedy Club and Restaurant www.jrslastlaugh.com 1402 State St., Erie, 814-461-0911 Erie’s “first and finest” comedy club with live entertainment. Open Wed. - Sat. É www.ccw-wine.com 12005 Conneaut Lake Rd., Conneaut Lake, 877-229-9463 Lake Erie wine with distinction. Free tours, tastings daily, gift shop with variety, gift baskets. Ê É www.eriecountyhauntedhistory.com 707 W. 38th St., Erie, 877-392-5729 Visitors will explore the haunts, legends and ghostly tales of historic Erie County while enjoying some of the area’s quaint small towns. Ê É www.piboattours.com Presque Isle State Park at Perry’s Monument, Erie, 800-988-5708 Narrated, 90-minute Lake Erie tour around Presque Isle Peninsula. Departs from Presque Isle State Park. Ê É Heritage Wine Cellars Presque Isle Wine Cellars Conneaut Lake Park M. J. Ervin - Light & Shadow www.mjervin.net 27693 Lyona Rd., Guys Mills, 814-967-4754 M. J. Ervin uses oil paint to capture light on landscape. Original works and prints are available. www.conneautlakepark.com 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake, 814-382-5115 More than 50 rides, slides and attractions including the famous Blue Streak Roller Coaster. É www.heritagewine.biz 12160 E. Main Rd., North East, 800-747-0083 The cellar is open Apr. - Dec. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily; Jan. - Mar. noon - 5 p.m. daily. Allow 20 minutes. Ê É www.piwine.com 9440 W. Main Rd., North East, 800-488-7492 Wine, wine-making supplies and restaurant. Comprehensive supplies catalog. Online catalog. Allow 30 minutes. Ê É Kaylee Belle Paddlewheel Boat Cruises Prime Outlets at Grove City Daffin’s Candies The Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center www.mdpac.com 501 E. 38th St., Erie, 800-825-1926 Programs in dance, theater, music and film. Allow 15 minutes. É www.daffins.com 496 E. State St., Sharon, 877-323-3465 Offers a selection of homemade chocolates, cards and gifts. Home of the chocolate kingdom. Ê É www.conneautlakepark.com P.O. Box 5057, Conneaut Lake, 814-439-0066 The Kaylee Belle Paddlewheel Boat offers narrated lake cruises, private parties and weddings. É www.primeoutlets.com 1911 Leesburg-Grove City Rd., Mercer, 888-545-7221 Prime Outlets is a shopper’s paradise with 140 brand name outlets that offer savings from 25 - 65 percent. É a Reader Response 25 a Ad Page 59 Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier www.leaferie.org West Eighth Street and the Bayfront Parkway, Erie, 814-825-1700 Tree museum with more than 250 varieties of trees. Educational and recreational. Ê É Pymatuning Deer Park Erie Civic Center/ Louis J. Tullio Arena Reynolds Drive-In Route 18 North, Transfer, 724-646-2786 Reynolds Drive-In offers first-run double features during the summer. www.erieevents.com 809 French St., Erie, 814-453-7117 Multi-purpose arena located in downtown Erie hosts a variety of concerts, sports and trade shows. É www.pymatuningdeerpark.com 804 E. Jamestown Rd., Jamestown, 724-932-3200 For 50 years, Pymatuning Deer Park has featured over 250 animals and birds from around the world. É Lake Erie Speedway Riffle Runner Excursions Erie Land Lighthouse KEY TO SYMBOLS 60 Ê = Guided tours É = Wheelchair accessible = State Parks administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources = Overnight stays = National Geographic Appalachian sites Two Lighthouse St., Erie, 814-452-3937 Restored lighthouse and lantern room. Tour property. Allow 30 minutes. Ê É www.lakeeriespeedway.com 10700 Delmas Dr., North East, 814-725-3303 NASCAR racing every Sat. night MaySept. Check their website for special events. Allow up to 1 hour. Ê É www.parivertours.com 393 S. Tunnel Rd., Kennerdell, 412-780-7637 They offer exciting adventures between Franklin and Foxburg aboard a 24-foot-by-8-foot john boat. Ê Erie Otters Hockey M www.ottershockey.com 809 French St., Erie, 814-455-7779 Ontario Hockey League team featuring National Hockey League prospects between the ages of 16 and 20. É Lake Wilhelm, PA Scenic Byway www.visitPA.com/byways Creek Road, Sandy Lake The byway consists of Creek Road in Mercer County and travels past Maurice K. Goddard State Park and Lake Wilhelm. www.visitPA.com/byways Route 5, Erie, 800-524-3743 This coastline route offers breathtaking views of Lake Erie and Presque Isle State Park. Seaway Trail, National Scenic Byway 800 . VISIT. PA visitPA.com http://www.ocartscouncil.com http://www.mazzawines.com http://www.eriecountyhistory.org http://www.meadvilleacademytheatre.com http://www.vocalgroup.org http://www.seawolves.com http://www.barrowtheatre.com http://www.erieevents.com http://www.eriezoo.org http://www.croyleentertainment.info http://www.arrowheadwine.com http://www.eriechildrensmuseum.org http://www.octrr.org http://www.erieartmuseum.org http://www.pennshore.com http://www.visitcrawford.org http://www.velocity.net/~eco1 http://www.mapleandhoney.com http://www.goodellgardens.org http://www.phillyc.com http://www.velocity.net/~eco1/eot.htm http://www.piboattours.com http://www.eriecountyhauntedhistory.com http://www.erieplayhouse.org http://www.ccw-wine.com http://www.piwine.com http://www.jrslastlaugh.com http://www.heritagewine.biz http://www.conneautlakepark.com http://www.mjervin.net http://www.primeoutlets.com http://www.conneautlakepark.com http://www.dafns.com http://www.mdpac.com http://www.leaferie.org http://www.pymatuningdeerpark.com http://www.erieevents.com http://www.parivertours.com http://www.lakeeriespeedway.com http://www.ottershockey.com http://www.visitPA.com/byways http://www.visitPA.com/byways http://www.visitPA.com
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