ous stream will run through both exhibits, plus visitors will be able to get nose-to-nose with the cats from behind a glass panel.
Waldameer Park and Water World, a family owned 118-year old amusement park, is gearing up for another expansion cen- tered around construction of a wave pool that will have a capacity for about 1,000 people. This $10 million expansion also includes a food concession building, a new restroom facility, additional ticket booths, new lockers for the water park, and more than 1,000 new lounge chairs for the wave pool. A new entrance also will be built at the northwest corner of the parking lot.
Peek ‘n Peak Mountain Adventure Course opened in summer of 2014. It is an eight-stage treetop adventure course that includes aerial adventures in rope bridges, side-by-side zip lines, cargo nets and ladders. Courses range from beginner to expert. Also added is Ultimate Bungy, a portable attraction that will move around the facility and that combines bungee jumping with trampolines. The Peek outdoor swimming pool also has expanded with the addition of a hot tub and slide.
Lavery Brewing Company is a locally-owned American craft brewery and brew pub in downtown Erie. It has been brewing and serving innovative ales in small batches since it opened in 2013.
Segway Tours at Presque Isle is located at the park’s Yellow Bike Rental. Segway tours are 1.5-hours in length, which includes 20-30 minutes of training. Groups or individuals can enjoy a lakeside, sunset or bayfront tour.
Hooch and Blotto’s Sports Bar and Grill opened in December on the site of the former Bostons’ Restaurant. The new eatery features a prohibition theme, a 120” projector screen, 70” and 80” flat screen TVs, craft beer and quality food.
The Erie County Historical Society announced that the new historical campus on historic West 6th Street will be named in honor of the region’s most prominent business and civic lead- ers. The renovated Watson-Curtze Mansion and former Erie Planetarium and Carriage House, will officially be known as the Thomas B. Hagen History Center, opening spring/summer of 2015.
Lake Erie Ale Trail is a new destination in Erie with four local breweries: Erie Ale Works, the aforementioned Lavery Brewing Company, Erie Brewing Company, and The Brewerie at Union Station.
Mad Mex is a Pittsburgh-based California-Mexican restaurant and has opened a new location in the Millcreek Mall. Mad Mex serves up big flavors, big plates, plus great beer and tequila.
The Erie Arts and Culture’s Cultural Loop is a new, free park- and-ride trolley service that began in December of 2014. This downtown "loop" will provide new options for audiences of many downtown arts and cultural venues.
It is a partnership between the Erie Mass Transit Authority, the Erie Downtown Partnership, and Erie Arts and Culture. Its pilot program has kicked off with Saturday evening services from 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm as a way to encourage residents and vis- itors to spend more time downtown in Erie’s cultural district.
Scenic waterfront view of downtown Erie, PA 64 May June 2015
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