Erie, Pennsylvania

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8 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Dickson Tavern · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a minute; this corner of Erie is steeped in history! The Dickson Tavern, right here on 2nd and French, is the oldest building in the city. Built in 1815 by William Himrod and owned by John Dickson, this…

• USS Niagara (1813) · 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  You're near the final resting place of a true American hero: the USS Niagara, the ship that helped secure victory in the Battle of Lake Erie! During the War of 1812, control of the Great Lakes was vital. The British and…

• Jackson Koehler Eagle Brewery · 1.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, where you're driving, once stood a brewery that symbolized Erie's booming industrial past. The Jackson Koehler Eagle Brewery was a major player in the local beer scene for decades. Jackson Koehler…

• Erie Land Light · 1.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming spot overlooking Lake Erie was once a crucial beacon, guiding ships safely to harbor. The Erie Land Light was first built here in 1818, one of the first lighthouses on the Great Lakes. It stood tall,…

• Presque Isle Light · 2.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine navigating a ship on Lake Erie in the late 1800s, treacherous waters and unpredictable weather your constant companions. Presque Isle Light, nicknamed the "Flash Light," became a vital beacon for…

• Gudgeonville Covered Bridge · 13.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine horse-drawn carriages crossing this charming covered bridge over Elk Creek in the 19th century. This was the Gudgeonville Covered Bridge, built in 1868 in Girard Township. It stretched 84 feet across Elk Creek…

• Eagle Hotel (Waterford, Pennsylvania) · 14.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a second and imagine stagecoaches kicking up dust right here. This spot, now home to the Eagle Hotel, has been welcoming travelers since 1826.Built as a stone hotel, it quickly became a landmark in…

• Waterford Covered Bridge · 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Welcome to the Waterford Covered Bridge, a true survivor from a bygone era! This charming structure offers a glimpse into the past, a time when covered bridges dotted the Pennsylvania landscape.Built in 1875, the…