Best Local Businesses and Services in Erie, PA
Erie is Pennsylvania's only city on the Great Lakes. Presque Isle State Park, with its sandy beaches on Lake Erie, draws millions of visitors each year, and the city's economy mixes manufacturing, healthcare, insurance and tourism. Erie is also known for heavy lake-effect snow, which shapes everything from car care to roofing.
Below you'll find every Pennsylvania Connection guide for Erie, grouped by category. Each guide lists local businesses with their address, phone number, opening hours and website, plus advice on how to choose.
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Living in Erie: what to know
- Nickname: the Gem City
- County: Erie County
- Population: about 95,000
- Area codes: 814
- Region: Northwestern Pennsylvania
Lake-effect snow means Erie homeowners and drivers rely heavily on snow removal, winter tires, roof maintenance and heating services, and many local businesses keep extended hours during storms.
Many Erie-area businesses are located in neighboring Millcreek Township, especially along Peach Street, so the best option for you may technically sit just outside city limits.
Popular neighborhoods: Downtown, Bayfront, Little Italy, Frontier, Glenwood, Academy, East Erie, West Erie, Millcreek.