Beaver and Erie Canal, Erie

Name: Beaver and Erie Canal
Address: Erie, United States

#38 among attractions in Erie

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Facts and practical information

The Beaver and Erie Canal, also known as the Erie Extension Canal, was part of the Pennsylvania Canal system and consisted of three sections: the Beaver Division, the Shenango Division, and the Conneaut Division. The canal ran 136 miles north–south near the western edge of the state from the Ohio River to Lake Erie through Beaver County, Lawrence County, Mercer County, Crawford County, and Erie County, Pennsylvania. ()

Coordinates: 42°7'57"N, 80°4'26"W

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East Erie (St. Mary)Erie United States

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Day trips

Beaver and Erie Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Erie Insurance Arena, UPMC Park, Bicentennial Tower, Erie Art Museum.

0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Erie Insurance Arena, Erie
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Erie, Pennsylvania, the Erie Insurance Arena stands as a hub of entertainment and sporting events for both locals and visitors alike. This modern facility, which underwent significant renovations and expansion completed in 2013, serves as a...
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
UPMC Park, Erie
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Erie, Pennsylvania, UPMC Park offers locals and visitors alike a quintessential American pastime experience. As the home of the Erie SeaWolves, the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, this playing field is more than just a venue for...
1 miNW
View point, Tower
Bicentennial Tower, Erie
26 min walk • The Bicentennial Tower is an observation tower located in Erie, Pennsylvania and features panoramic views of Lake Erie, Presque Isle State Park, and downtown Erie. The tower was built to signify the city's bicentennial year 1996. It is 187 feet tall and has 2 observation decks. It's located at the end of State Street on Dobbins Landing.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Erie Art Museum, Erie
16 min walk • Erie Art Museum is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Museum holds a collection of more than 8,000 objects, with strengths in American ceramics, Tibetan paintings, Indian bronzes, photography, and comic book art.
0.9 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter Cathedral, Erie
23 min walk • St. Peter Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located at 230 West 10th Street in Erie, Pennsylvania.
0.6 miW
Park
Perry Square, Erie
16 min walk • Perry Square is one of the series of city squares planned by famed surveyor Andrew Ellicott in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. The park diverts the flow of 6th Street for two wooded city blocks bisected by State Street, which separates the city's eastern and western halves.
0.6 miSW
Beaux-Arts architecture, Streamline Moderne architecture
Erie Federal Courthouse, Erie
15 min walk • The Erie Federal Courthouse and Post Office, also known as Erie Federal Courthouse, in Erie, Pennsylvania, is a complex of buildings that serve as a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and house other federal functions.
0.9 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, Erie
24 min walk • First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant is a Presbyterian church in Erie, Pennsylvania.
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Warner Theatre, Erie
15 min walk • The Warner Theatre is an Art Deco and French Renaissance-styled theater located in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The Warner was designed by Chicago-architects Rapp and Rapp and was opened in 1931.
0.7 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Erie Maritime Museum, Erie
19 min walk • Erie Maritime Museum is a maritime museum located on Presque Isle Bay which rests on the waterfront in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. It is managed by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
0.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Erie Playhouse, Erie
18 min walk • Erie Playhouse is a historic theatre located in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beaver and Erie Canal?

Nearby attractions include Federal Row, Erie (12 min walk), Erie Insurance Arena, Erie (13 min walk), UPMC Park, Erie (13 min walk), Saint Patrick Parish, Erie (14 min walk).

How to get to Beaver and Erie Canal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beaver and Erie Canal:

Bus

Erie Greyhound Station • Lines: 0010 (17 min walk)

Train

Erie (24 min walk)