I’m really excited to interview Sean Sechrist of The Unbeaten Path podcast about Erie, Pennsylvania. Sean grew up in the city, left for college and to start his career, then came home as he followed his own path. He is now a career coach that helps people step out of their comfort zone to find a better path. Sean loves his hometown and looks forward to watching the brilliant sunsets on Lake Erie, which have been named some of the best in the world by National Geographic.
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Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, Pennsylvania is located on the south shore of Lake Erie. It is the halfway point between Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland. one of the hottest cities in the United States.
When you visit Erie, Pennsylvania, there is plenty to do. For example, you can explore a ship from the War of 1812, walk along the Presque Isle Nature Reserve, or relax and enjoy the world-renown sunsets.
We share a lot of resources and local suggestions in today’s podcast, but you should also check out Visit Erie, the local convention and visitor’s bureau. They are a wealth of information and can help you plan an itinerary based on your time, budget, and interests.
Best things to do in Erie
- Presque Isle State Park (reviews) – This is a great place to go hiking, swimming, boating and more.
- Ravine Flyer II (reviews) – You can go to the park and just ride this roller-coaster for about $5
- Waldameer & Water World (reviews) – Waldameer is the 4th oldest amusement park in Pennsylvania. There is a water park there as well.
Best places to eat in Erie
- 1201 Kitchen (reviews) – Fine dining. They change the menu but it’s always great.
- Cloud 9 Wine Bar (reviews) – Good food and beer.
- The Cork (reviews) – Fine dining restaurant. The filet and Sunday brunch are fantastic.
- Jekyll & Hyde’s Gastropub (reviews) – Good food and beer
- Odis 12 Sports Bar & Grille (reviews) – This is the place to go for wings. They have over 150 wing flavor combinations.
- Sara’s Restaurant (reviews) – It’s an Erie Staple. Classic American Diner food, my favorite is a foot long hot dog and fries.
Best places to stay in Erie
Here are the best places to stay in Erie.
- Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel (reviews) – This hotel is located right on the water.
- Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront (reviews) – This hotel is also located right on the water.
Places we talked about on the podcast
Here is a map of all of the places we talked about on the podcast episode with Sean Sechrist about Erie, Pennsylvania. You can zoom into the map and click on each dot to explore the city.
- Red dots = best places to eat in Erie, Pennsylvania
- Green dots = best things to do in Erie, Pennsylvania
- Yellow dots = best places to stay in Erie, Pennsylvania
Who is Sean Sechrist?
Sean Sechrist is a career coach and host of The Unbeaten Path podcast. He used to work in the corporate world until he realized he needed to take a different route. So, now he helps people step out of their comfort zone and pursue their dream careers.
Here are a couple of his podcast episodes and blog posts:
- Know Your WHY
- Travel More, Spend Less, and Live Better with Lee Huffman
- Make Time for Yourself Every Day
You can connect with Sean Sechrist at his website and on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook. And you can subscribe to his The Unbeaten Path podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
Click here to download our one-page guide of Sean’s tips for Erie.
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