Places worth the detour in Erie

9 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Erie, United States, across 4 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (4). Best known: St. Peter Cathedral. 9 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks4 Sacred sites2 Parks & cemeteries2 Museums & culture1

All 9, ranked 9

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.St. Peter Cathedral

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church in Pennsylvania, United States

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2.Fort Presque Isle

Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem

Fort

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3.Presque Isle Light

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Lighthouse in Pennsylvania, United States

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4.Erie Land Light

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Lighthouse in Pennsylvania, United States

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5.Cathedral of St. Paul

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

Church in Pennsylvania, United States

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6.Erie Harbor North Pier Light

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Lighthouse in Pennsylvania, United States

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7.Lake Erie Arboretum

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Arboretum in Erie, Pennsylvania

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8.Erie Zoo

Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem

Zoo in Erie, Pennsylvania

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9.Erie Art Museum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Museum in Erie, Pennsylvania

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