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Presque Isle State Park

Erie, PA
Ranked #1 of 9 attractions in Erie
4.5 of 5 stars 92 Reviews
Type: Parks
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Edinboro, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We go to this beach several times a summer and can do all kinds of things here all year long. Great for everyone. More

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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

It was well worth visiting the Tom Ridge centre first. We visited in May on a warm day and spent ages walking the trails and doing some bird watching. It was a bit too early for canoeing or swimming so we only spent one day. More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

For a quick getaway at the beach it cant be beat. Feels like the ocean More

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Milford, Iowa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We spent a long time in this park. There was an art show, concessions, lighthouse,beaches, a monument, beautiful foliage, great signage. It was a pleasant experience. More

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Jamestown, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Nice park for locals. Small beach but nice to relax. More

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Pennsylvania
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Beautiful beach and state park in northwestern Pennsylvania with free access points all throughout the state park for a great time with family and friends. More

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Toronto, Ohio
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Such a beautiful place to go! Have been there twice for a day trip, would like to go back and stay close by and be able to go there every day. Very scenic, lots of beaches and very picturesque! More

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Alliance, Ohio
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

If you didn't know better, you would think you were on the East Coast. Very nice beach and scenery. More

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Herminie, PA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I can't say enough about Presque Isle. The views are spectacular. Wildlife is abundant. It's truly an unforgetable experience. DO WEAR BUG REPELLENT as there are ticks in the park. I found one on our van. The only good tick is a DEAD tick. More

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Edinboro
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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My family goes to the beaches at Presque Isle often (we only live 25 minutes away.) It's fun to splash in the cool, fresh water and walk along the beach looking for beach glass (small pieces). The only negative would be that the swimming areas are very small, but if you are daring, you can get away from the guarded... More

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