MY HOMETOWN: ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA

Kaitlin BurnsNew Media

Many people who aren’t from Erie often don’t understand why anyone would choose to live here, let alone have pride for this small city. Often, I explain to them how it’s hard not to love a place that has so many wonderful places to go and things to do when you’re a kid, and how the memories of those invaluable experiences last a lifetime!

THE PERFECT PLACE TO BE A KID

The following slides showcase the top 3

things everyone does growing up in

Erie!

ERIE ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS

The Erie Zoo is an awesome place to go for a day of fun considering it has nearly 400 animals as well as 11 beautiful gardens throughout the park.

SOME OF THE ZOO’S MOST FAMOUS RESIDENTS

Penguin Lion Leopard Tiger Orangutan Otter Polar Bear Red Panda Giraffe Rhinoceros Gorilla

IT HAS CAROUSEL RIDES AND TRAIN RIDES

PETTING ZOO AND INTERACTIVE SHOWS

EDZOOCATION CLASSESThe Erie Zoo also offers EdZOOcation classes aimed at bringing important environmental issues to life through hands-on learning.

WALDAMEER PARK AND WATERWORLD

Over 75 rides and attractions

Kiddieland in the park, with Tadpole areas in the water park

Live music and dance shows throughout the day

END OF THE YEAR PICNICS

In fourth grade I joined the band and practiced all year JUST so I could go on the annual spring trip to Waldameer and miss an entire (one) day of school. Literally.

Classic Family Rides at Waldameer

Water World!

The Lazy River

Midnight Plunge

Heated Relaxing Pool

Plus all that other fun stuff!

Arcade Games

Trying to win a stuffed animal

Cotton Candy

EXPERIENCE CHILDRENS MUSEUM

Perhaps the number one thing to do in Erie when you’re a kid is to make sure you go to the Children’s Museum!

EXHIBITS

Air Sorter

Bubble Machine Water Table

Kids Corner Store

One of my favorites!!

LEARNING PROGRAMS

The Children’s Museum periodically offers

programs based on a theme including arts and crafts, book readings, and

physical activities.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

My younger brother had more than one of his birthday parties at the Children’s Museum, and even though I’m a couple years older than him I always had fun with all of the interactive displays and exhibits.

They even offer overnight programs!

The Erie Zoo www.eriezoo.org

Waldameer Park and Water World

www.waldameer.com

ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum

www.eriechildrensmuseum.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION