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Markie's Mini Golf

Phoenixville, PA

★★★★☆ 4.4 (197)

"The course features integrated water elements that are both decorative and part of gameplay - be extra careful on hol..."

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Erie Elevate Trampoline Park

★★★★☆ 4.4 (451)

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Erie Waldameer & Water World

★★★★☆ 4.6 (7039)

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Erie Adventures Erie- Erie, PA Mini Golf- Laser Tag -Axe Throwing

★★★★☆ 4.9 (301)

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Erie Hazards Mini Golf Social Pub

Erie Round1 Bowling & Arcade Millcreek Mall

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1081)

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While You're in Erie

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Parks & Nature

Waldameer & Water World
Presque Isle State Park
Splash Lagoon

Museums & Culture

Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle State Park
Perry Monument
Erie Waterworks Tower
expERIEnce Children's Museum

Attractions

Bicentennial Tower
Play Port Arcade & Family Fun Center
Adventures Erie- Erie, PA Mini Golf- Laser Tag -Axe Throwing
Pirates Cove
Round1 Bowling & Arcade Millcreek Mall
9/11 Memorial

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Play Port Arcade & Family Fun Center

Features over 100 video arcade games set on Free Play mode, allowing unlimited play for a fixed admission price ($14-15), making it one of the most affordable all-you-can-play arcade experiences available
The venue hosts a dedicated Play Port Junior Laser Tag Tournament specifically for ages 13-18, with tournament format guaranteeing 3 games and capacity for up to 16 players per event

Adventures Erie- Erie, PA Mini Golf- Laser Tag -Axe Throwing

Adventures Erie operates an outdoor laser tag arena that functions during both day and night, using specialized outdoor laser tag equipment that works in various lighting conditions
The venue offers a unique multi-activity entertainment complex combining laser tag, mini golf with themed courses (including haunted and local legends themes), and axe throwing in one location

Round1 Bowling & Arcade Millcreek Mall

Features a Japanese-themed arcade experience with authentic Japanese food, reflecting Round1's origin as a Japanese entertainment company with stores throughout Japan
Offers VIP Immersive Lane bowling experience, a premium bowling offering that sets it apart from standard bowling alleys

Chuck E. Cheese

Features a Harlem Globetrotters partnership for special experiences, bringing professional basketball entertainment to the family entertainment center
Offers an Adventure Zone with both trampolines and an obstacle course, with specific height restrictions (under 56 inches) for the trampoline zone

Elevate Trampoline Park

Offers dedicated 'toddler time' sessions, making it one of the few trampoline parks explicitly designed to accommodate very young children (ages 1-2) alongside older siblings and adults
The facility is noted for having massage chairs available for guests, an uncommon amenity at trampoline parks that distinguishes it from typical competitors

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Vertical Jump Park - Erie

Is an independent trampoline park (not part of a franchise), offering a diverse activity mix including trampolines, ninja course, dodgeball, arcade, rock wall, high dive, and flying squirrel attractions
The park features a high dive attraction with an airbag landing system, indicating specialized equipment for advanced aerial activities

Splash Lagoon

Is an indoor water park in Erie, PA, offering year-round operation regardless of weather conditions, making it accessible during snow and cold seasons when outdoor parks are closed
The park features a FlowRider attraction, a surf simulation ride mentioned in 25 reviews, which is a specialized water sports feature not found in all water parks

Waldameer & Water World

Features over 75 roller coasters combined across its amusement park and water park facilities
New attractions launching Summer 2026 include family raft slides and 'Winding Waters' endless river, plus the return of the Paratrooper ride

Erie Zoo

Features an integrated ice-skating rink on-site, an unusual amenity for a zoo that extends its appeal beyond traditional animal viewing
The zoo operates a seasonal schedule from March 1 - November 30 only, limiting annual operating days to approximately 275 days

expERIEnce Children's Museum

Features a unique woodwork station where children can hand-drill holes in wood, hammer nails, and grind wood pieces—an uncommon hands-on activity not found in other children's museums in the region
Offers a paint spinner exhibit where children insert paper, add paint, and watch it spin to create artwork—a distinctive interactive art installation

Oliver's Bayfront Mini Golf

57-par course with stunning views of Erie's Bayfront, offering a unique combination of mini golf gameplay with scenic water vistas during play
Connected to Oliver's Beer Garden, allowing adult players to enjoy drinks while playing, which is an integrated dining and entertainment experience uncommon for mini golf courses

Hazards Mini Golf Social Pub

Operates under Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) rules requiring 21+ age restrictions at all times, but allows under-21 guests with parental supervision until 8pm, creating a unique dual-audience venue model
The venue features 'wildly themed holes' with creative course design that reviewers specifically praised, combined with golf simulators, offering a hybrid mini golf and simulation experience

Gem City Skate

Features a newly installed floor that has been a major talking point among visitors, with 48 review mentions highlighting this renovation
The rink offers a rare 'no profanity music option' for skate sessions, allowing families to enjoy DJ music and song requests with clean content

JMC Ice

Underwent recent renovations including a new ceiling, lights, and bleachers, with at least one reviewer noting a significant improvement in the facility's appearance and comfort
Is the only remaining ice skating rink in Erie, PA, making it a monopoly facility for the local skating community

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