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North East

North East is a town in Erie district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 4,172 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit: 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 25 parks. The must-see places are Findley Lake, Erie Land Light and Erie Harbor North Pier Light.

42.2156° N, 79.8342° WPop. 4,172

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Within 30 km63 places
Within 50 km107
Must-see44
Notable219
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from North East

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:12 pm

98 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave North East
  2. Grahamville Reservoir Damdam · 45 min
  3. Findley Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Erie Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Presque Isle Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Erie Land Lightlake · 45 min
  7. Back in North East
Today’s loopNorth EastStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near North East?

Findley Lake (lake, about 19 km), Gibson Park (park, about 1 km), Lake Shore Railway Museum (museum, about 1 km), Erie Land Light (lake, about 26 km), Erie Harbor North Pier Light (lake, about 26 km), Grahamville Reservoir Dam (dam, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of North East?

107 places on Spotwander: 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 parks, 18 churches, 10 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to North East?

State Game Lands Number 163, about 11 km by road; State Game Lands Number 191 (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to North East?

Mount Baldy, about 29 km by road; Sweet Hill (38 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from North East?

Start in North East, visit Grahamville Reservoir Dam, then Findley Lake, then Erie Zoo, then Presque Isle Lighthouse, then Erie Land Light, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.