Sun, Fun and Dreams Come True in Pennsylvania’s Great Lakes Region Conneaut Lake Resort Area VisitCrawford.org Experience Erie, Experience AWE some VisitErie.com Oil Region National Heritage Area OilRegion.org A rare lion cub at Keystone Safari in Mercer County VisitMercerCountyPa.com For your next getaway, visit Pennsylvania’s Great Lakes Region. Our four counties offer a unique blend of rich heritage, outdoor adventure, specialty shopping and endless family fun. Erie County features Presque Isle State Park, a 3,200 acre sandy peninsula on Lake Erie with lighthouses, beaches and trails. The Bayfront district boasts spectacular views, restaurants, marine cruises and the Erie Maritime Museum, home port to the U.S. Brig Niagara. Tour various museums, galleries, wineries and breweries or shop boutique plazas. Fun adventures await at Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park, Waldameer Amusement Park and Presque Isle Downs & Casino. Crawford County has an excellent blend of outdoor recreation, trails and history. Pymatuning State Park was named in the Top Ten in the Nation for best family fishing vacations. Check out our “Toasting Tour” which features crafters of beer, wine, distillery and cider. Ride the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad and view the fall colors along Oil Creek. Enjoy festivals for maple, hot air balloons and pumpkins. Visit Mercer County for great shopping and exciting family adventure. Enjoy tax-free shopping at Grove City Premium Outlets; Reyers, America’s l argest s hoe s tore and The Winner, America’s largest off-price fashion store. Tour Kraynak’s beautiful Santa’s Christmasland and Easter Bunnylane. View handcrafted metalworking at Wendell August Forge. Mercer County’s newest attraction, Keystone Safari, offers 144 acres of interactive animal adventures and zip lining. The heart of the Oil Region National Heritage Area and birthplace of the petroleum industry, Venango County has a rich heritage and abundance of recreational opportunities including 65+ miles of paved trails and the Allegheny River. Charming towns offer Victorian architecture and lively arts. Don’t miss Drake Well, Venango Museum, DeBence Antique Music World, or Barrow-Civic Theatre on your visit to “the Valley that Changed the World.” 866-772-5253 PaGreatLakes.com
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