Looking for some easy day trip ideas over the long holiday weekend?
Here are 11 ideas for easy day trips outside of Erie County sure to entertain and exhaust your kids, all within a two hour drive. They are organized by location, and then by distance. Travel times are estimated from downtown Erie.
Chautauqua County, N.Y.
Peek n' Peak Resort
Travel time: 35 minutes
Skiing, snowboarding, tubing and indoor/outdoor pool complex! See how much fun my family had tubing here!
National Comedy Center
Travel time: 57 minutes
More than 50 interactive exhibits, including kid-friendly fun like a chance to "cartoon" yourself. See our review!
Buffalo, N.Y.
Explore and More Children's Museum
Travel time: 1 hour, 35 minutes
Every day is a play date at the Children's Museum! Exhibits introduce children to the magic of hands-on discovery.
Albright-Knox Gallery
Travel time: 1 hour, 43 minutes
This world-class art museum has tons of kid-friendly activities and interesting art.
Cleveland, Ohio
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Travel time: 1 hour, 33 minutes
A can't miss spot for music lovers of all ages.
Children's Museum of Cleveland
Travel time: 1 hour, 38 minutes
The museum features innovative exhibits and programs designed for kids through age 8.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Travel time: 1 hour, 39 minutes
From moon jellyfish to a Giant Pacific Octopus, you’ll discover more than 1,400 animals representing 250 species.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Read about our trip to Pittsburgh!
Carnegie Science Center
Travel time: 1 hour, 56 minutes
Carnegie Science Center offers four floors of interactive exhibits that are geared for all ages.
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Travel time: 1 hour, 56 minutes
A hands-on interactive children's museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania including the MAKESHOP, Attic, Studio, Backyard, Garage, Garden, Theater, Waterplay, and Nursery areas.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Travel time: 2 hours
You'll find more than 475 species represented by 4,000 animals at this combo zoo and aquarium.
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