I’ll be honest and admit that I really didn’t know what to expect for my first visit to Erie, PA.
I knew that Erie was by the water, but I had no idea how much beauty the area had to offer including beautiful beaches.
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During my visit to Erie, we spent the afternoon enjoying nature at Presque Isle State Park.
Presque Isle State Park offers 3200 acres of outdoor adventure along with a sandy peninsula seashore.
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Kayak Trip to Misery Bay
We began our adventure at Presque Isle State Park with a kayak trip on Misery Bay with rentals from The Presque Isle Canoe and Boat Livery.
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During our kayak trip, we observed wildlife, floating houses, and another perspective of the Perry Monument from Misery Bay.
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My favorite part of our kayak trip was being able to get up close to the turtles sunbathing on a log.
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The baby turtles were absolutely adorable!
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After our kayak trip, we drove to Beach #7 (Waterworks Beach) at Presque Isle which really blew me away.
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Pick Your Favorite Beach
There are 11 beaches on Presque Isle that each varies with amenities and parking.
I assumed that any view would be nice because we were by the water, but I didn’t realize that these types of amazing views were available in northwestern Pennsylvania!
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There is a reason why this state park welcomes over 4 million visitors each year!
Our time at beach #7 was shorter than I would have liked, but it made an unforgettable impression on me!
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If you are ever in Erie, I highly recommend making a stop at Presque Isle State Park!
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Things to Do at Presque Isle State Park
The 11-mile park has something to offer for everyone, whether you enjoy being on the water, love to hike, or want to try out a segway tour.
You can find out more at Presque Isle State Park from their website.
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Thanks to Visit Erie for hosting my visit. You can find more things to do in Erie from the Presque Isle State Park website.
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Presque Isle State Park is located at 301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505.
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