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Pennsylvania Family Reunion Ideas: Your Pennsylvania Family reunion doesn't have to be just a quick gathering of relatives at someone's home, if you take the time to do a little planning ahead. Setting up a place to get together, making sure that everyone knows about your reunion and getting out the word about where you will be holding the reunion will be the first tasks.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church: Dedicated by Bishop John Fitzmaurice on December 6th, 1903, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church became the heart and soul of its Erie Pennsylvania Catholic Community.

Nudist Volleyball Super Bowl: People may get the wrong idea when they hear Nude Volleyball.  At the White Thorn Lodge in Darlington, Pennsylvania this is the sport of choice.  White Thorn Lodge is a private family nudist club nestled in the hills of Western Pennsylvania, an hour or so from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Erie, Canton and Wheeling. Though clothing is optional it is frowned upon for those who wear any. 

The Marx Toy Museum: Unless you are a toy history fanatic, you may not be familiar with the Marx name when it comes to toys. Well, have you ever heard of "Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots"? Or maybe the "Big Wheel"? Of course you have. And these are just some of the great "classic" toys to come from the Marx name in the 20th century.

Gun Ranges in Erie: Erie provides a wide range of facilities for target practice. There are numerous clubs which provide extensive facilities to horn your shooting skills. Public ranges such as provided by the State Game Commission are a good starting point or you may want to join private clubs. Listed are a few good private and public sites:

Visit the Millcreek Mall in Erie Pennsylvania. The Millcreek Mall has something for everyone to enjoy. You can spend the whole day at the Millcreek Mall.

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Whether you like to explore from the ground, the water or the air you can explore all that Erie, Pennsylvania has to offer. Lake Erie the smallest of the five great lakes reaches an average depth of 62 feet, which helps it to heat up in the summer and freeze over in the winter. The borders of Lake Erie reach Ontario, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, and Michigan. Lake Erie is Pennsylvania’s only Great Lake port. Although Pennsylvania has no oceans, the beaches that hugs Lake Erie offer thrill seekers and sun soakers quite a respite from everyday life.

Do you really love to take in the sights? Erie’s beautiful Bayfront has the perfect spot. The Bicentennial Tower is 187-feet, complete with two observations decks. The first deck is 17 feet and the second one 138 feet. Both decks give spectacular views of the Presque Isle and the bay as well as Erie’s historic downtown. The tower was completed in 1995, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the city. The Bayfront District is within easy walking distance from the Erie Maritime Museum as well as the art galleries and museums of Discovery Square.

If you prefer non-traditional transportation explore the bay using the local water-taxi. Even use the water-taxi to transport you a show or festival at the Pepsi Amphitheater, be sure to check the event calendar. Take a ride to Presque Island, Dobbins Landing for year-round recreational opportunities. In addition, there are also dinner cruises available on the The Victorian Princess.

The Erie Bayfront is home to a variety of different activities. Whether you are looking to shop, eat or do a little sightseeing the Bayfront has something for you. Currently, the District includes those destination points along the waterfront from Niagara Pier to the East Avenue Boat Launch.