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Located in the very Northwest corner of Pennsylvania, Erie is the State's only Great Lakes port city. The Lake is the main attraction in Erie, with the sparkling water giving Erie its nickname, "Gem City." The nearby peninsula of Presque Isle State Park provides residents and visitors ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as sailing, swimming, hiking, and biking. The city is also part of the Snowbelt, famous for the winter wonderland created by the lake effect.
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
46°F 7°C
34°F 1°C
3 in 6 cm
Dec
36°F 2°C
26°F -3°C
3 in 8 cm
Jan
30°F -1°C
19°F -7°C
2 in 6 cm
Feb
34°F 1°C
20°F -6°C
2 in 4 cm
Mar
40°F 4°C
25°F -3°C
3 in 6 cm
Apr
52°F 11°C
36°F 2°C
3 in 8 cm
Extended Forecast
Sunday
Nov 22
Hi:
50°F 10°C
Lo:
38°F 3°C
Monday
Nov 23
Hi:
52°F 11°C
Lo:
40°F 4°C
Tuesday
Nov 24
Hi:
54°F 12°C
Lo:
43°F 6°C

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Safari Grille

Nov 20, 2009

Food was good but staff were spectacular. We were visiting from Canada, asked out waitress Nicole suggested a few places, called the bartender over who came, sat with is and reviewed shopping options...more

La Quinta Inn & Suites Erie

Nov 20, 2009

Thanks so much for the pleasent stay My friends and i enjoyed you talking to us at breakfast Our stay was very comfortable and enjoyed the pool Everyone was pleasent and we will return more

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Erie South

5 of 5 stars
Potomac, MD
Nov 19, 2009

Our room was in excellent condition; very clean and quiet. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and we slept very well. Breakfast was the usual continental stuff, but clean and well stocked. more

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