From golf, to a ropes course, to a spa, to paint ball, to mini golf, to a pool and everything in between Peek'n Peak Resort offers everything on-site and is conveniently located only a half mile from Bear Ridge Destination. There are also plenty of dining options including a cafe, market, bistro, and golf clubhouse.

For a Good Laugh: Ask Chris, Daria's Dad, about her unrivaled glow in the dark mini golf skills.

Fun Fact: Connor Maloney, Zach's Best Man, grew up skiing at the Peak!

Peek'n Peak is hosting a weekend full of live country music from August 22-24th. Activities include BBQs, yard games, live music, bonfires, beer, and more!

The Tall Ships Festival is from August 21-24th in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. The Festival features a fleet of majestic tall ships from across the Great Lakes. Attendees can enjoy deck tours, day sails, and a variety of attractions such as food and drink vendors, a kids zone, live music, and educational lectures.

Unfortunately, Erie's own Brig Niagara will not be participating in the Festival. However, Erie's Lettie G. Howard, which is the sole surviving example of a Georges Bank fishing schooner, will be.

Fun Fact: Erie was recognized as Tall Ships America’s Port of the Year!

If you are looking to get out on the water, Findley Lake is located just a few miles from Bear Ridge Destination. You can rent pontoon boats, paddle boards, and kayaks from various rental companies in the area. The town also has cute shops and restaurants to explore! There are two restaurants a little bit outside of town, Pine Junction Tavern and French Creek Tavern, that provide great comfort food, especially after a long day of skiing in the winter.

Fun Fact: Daria learned how to tube on Findley Lake, unfortunately that is about the extent of her water sport abilities.

Chautauqua Institution is a non-profit, 750-acre community located about thirty minutes from Bear Ridge Destination. Every summer the institute hosts over 100,000 people during a nine-week summer season that aims to explore important religious, social, and political issues of our time by bringing in various prominent speakers. The institution celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2024.

Chautauqua Institute is located on Chautauqua Lake with a very charming town known as Bemus Point. The town has unique boutiques and gift shops along with fun restaurants such as Ellicottville Brewing Company and Coppola's Pizzaria. If you are lucky, you may even run into Josh Allen, who recently purchased a home near the town.

Fun Fact: Caroline Grimm, Daria's Maid of Honor, has a beautiful summer cottage on the lake!

Presque Isle State Park is a 3,200-acre sandy peninsula that arches into Lake Erie. Enjoy thirteen beaches for swimming, including a volleyball court at beach six, and kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling at various locations in the park! The park is also home to a historic lighthouse, which offers tours, and the Perry Monument.

Fun Fact: Erie is also home to the U.S. Brig Niagara, one of the most historically authentic tall ships in the United States. It is located at the Erie Maritime Museum, but if you are lucky, you can see it from across the bay at the park.

The 59,000-square foot casino floor is home to 1,500 slot machines, thirty table games, and self-serve sports betting kiosks. Live thoroughbred racing occurs during the spring, summer, and fall months.

Fun Fact: There is a restaurant across the street, Lucky Louie's Beer & Weiners, that serves doctored up Smith's Hot Dogs, another Erie delicacy. Chris, Daria's Dad, has tried every menu item!

Located at the base of Presque Isle State Park, Waldameer is the fourth oldest amusement park in Pennsylvania, the tenth oldest amusement park in the nation, and only one of thirteen trolley parks still operating in the United States.

Fun Fact: The "Ravine Flyer II" has been recognized as a Top Ten Wood Coaster and is the only coaster in North America to travel across a four-lane highway!

Sara's is a 50s style diner located at the gateway of Presque Isle State Park. Famous for its orange sherbert/vanilla twist soft serve, Sara's also offers yummy curly fries, burgers, Smith's hot dogs, premium shakes and sundaes and much more.

Fun Fact: Sara's does enough business during its opening weekend to sustain itself for the rest of the season, so it must be doing something right!

Erie loves chocolate, which is evidenced through a city-wide debate over which of our three chocolate shops are the best (Romolo Chocolates, Stefanelli's Candies, and Pulakos Chocolates). We personally prefer the melt-in-your-mouth meltaways, chocolate covered grapes, chocolate covered oreos, and peanut butter cups from Romolos. The store is also a gift shop and coffee house with other delicious treats such as homemade ice cream and cookies.

Fun Fact: Sponge Candy is an Erie delicacy. There is no way to describe it, you just have to try it!