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Directions

There will be no parking available on festival grounds.

Tall Ships® Erie 2022 will take place in downtown Erie at Erie’s Bayfront between the Bayfront Convention Center and the Holland Street Pier. The following directions are to downtown Erie, see below for available parking lots and garages.

From I-90 West: Follow I-90 West to PA-290 W/PA-430 West in Harborcreek Township. Take exit 32 from I-90 West. Follow PA-290 West. After driving about 6 miles, take a left on East 12th Street. You can follow this road into downtown Erie to find available city parking.
From I-90 East: Follow I-90 East to Erie. Take exit 22B to merge onto I-79 North toward Erie. Continue onto the Bayfront at the end of I-79. Stay in the right lane and take a right onto Lincoln Avenue at the first traffic light. To your left will be one parking option. Take a left at the traffic light at the end of Lincoln Avenue to turn onto 12th Street. Take 12th Street into downtown Erie to find available city parking.
From I-79: Follow I-79 North toward Erie. After Exit 183A/183B take the Bayfront Parkway Exit – it is the last exit on I-79. Stay in the right lane and turn right onto Lincoln Avenue at the first traffic light. To your left will be one parking option. Take a left at the traffic light at the end of Lincoln Ave. to turn onto 12th Street. Take 12th Street into downtown Erie to find available city parking.

Directions

Parking & Shuttle Routes

Traffic patterns and parking near festival grounds will be extremely limited for those who do not have a VIP Ticket or Handicapped Parking Pass.

Portions of Holland Street, State Street and Sassafras Street extension north of the Bayfront Parkway will not be open to general public vehicle traffic. Festival attendees are highly encouraged to park in the city, then take a parking shuttle down to the festival.

All shuttle routes run from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Festival Grounds are open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Shuttles are free to the public, no festival pass is required to ride

Below is a list of publicly available garages along the shuttle route

Garage B - 24 E. 8th Street
Cash Only | Friday - Sunday

Garage E - 25 E. 10th Street
Cash Only | Friday - Sunday

Lot M-2 - 140 E. 3rd Street
Cash Only | Saturday - Sunday

Garage Q - 712 Peach Street
Credit Card on Friday, Cash Only Saturday - Sunday

Garage D - 130 W. 9th Street

Credit Card Only | Friday - Sunday

Bayfront Park & Ride - North, W 7th St
Friday - Sunday

Lincoln Park & Ride - 1000 Lincoln Ave
Friday - Sunday

Shuttle Map

Shuttle stops will be indicated by a sign on the sidewalk.

Handicapped Parking

Handicapped parking tickets are available for purchase online here

Spots are limited and are strictly limited to vehicles with handicapped parking tags.

Vehicles found in handicapped spots without an appropriate tag will be towed.

Parking passes are only good one 1 entry to the festival and will NOT grant readmittance

Buy Parking Pass

Accommodations

There is so much to do in Erie, PA you can't possibly fit all of your plans into one day! From nationally recognized hotels and charming bed and breakfasts, to cozy cottages and rustic campgrounds, Erie County has a variety of choices to make you feel right at home! The region's wide range of unique lodging will provide an affordable place to rest your head and recharge for the next day's itinerary.

Hotels and Motels

Whether you're planning on staying overnight, for the weekend or for an entire week, you'll find a wide range of hotels in Erie County, including all of your favorite national chains. For spectacular waterfront views, stay in one of Bayfront District hotels located along Presque Isle Bay, or stay in close proximity to our busiest shopping district in the Upper Peach Street area. Browse our partner hotels below for more details on pet-friendly hotels, as well as hotel amenities.

Bed and Breakfasts

Find your home away from home in any of the cozy bed and breakfasts found throughout Erie County. The warmth and hospitality found inside The Spencer House Bed and Breakfast or the Victoria Inn offer an inviting welcoming atmosphere complete with delicious breakfasts! Start your day off with a stack of Spencer House’s famous cinnamon chip pancakes or ridiculously fluffy scrambled eggs from the Victoria Inn.

Cabins and Campgrounds

Make your escape into nature at Erie County’s campgrounds! Whether you’re hooking up the RV or looking for tent camping, Erie campgrounds will provide you with places to toast marshmallows and spaces to become one with nature. Pampered campers can select from sites that feature indoor and outdoor pools, cabins and furnished cottages. Virginia’s Beach Lakefront Cottages and Camping and Lampe Marina Campground provide a unique camping experience on the shores of Lake Erie. Those who want to “rough it”, can select from campsites that offer no showers, electricity or other creature comforts. For a mix of rough and comfortable camp sites, pitch your tent at Folly’s End Campground, Presque Isle Passage or Sparrow Pond Campground.

Cottages and Apartment/Vacation Rentals

With Erie County’s cottage and short-term apartment rentals, you can stay and play for as long as you'd like. Many area cottages and rentals come fully furnished with amenities such as full size kitchens, heating and air conditioning, wi-fi and more. Book your stay in a mini cottage or suite with spectacular cliffside views of Lake Erie at Lakeview on the Lake. Take the time to experience everything that the region has to offer and then return to the comforts of a cozy home away from home each night.

Transient Boat Dockage

If you're traveling to the Erie region and would like to bring your boat and enjoy the waters of Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie, there are public marinas available where you can temporarily dock your boat for overnight stays. Public transient boat marinas can be found at Wolverine Park Marina or North East Marina. There are also several area private boat clubs that offer transient dockage.

Bayfront Inn

814-838-2081
2540 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505

Baymont Inn & Suites

814-866-8808
8170 Perry Highway
Erie, PA 1650

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites

814-899-9099
4995 Station Road
Harborcreek, PA 16510

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Bayfront

814-455-1010
701 West Bayfront Parkway
Erie, PA 16507

Cobblestone Inn & Suites

814- 663-0001
864 E Columbus Avenue
Corry, PA 16407

Comfort Inn & Suites

814-866-6666
8051 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509