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Overview of Great Lakes Vacation Rentals

The Great Advantages of Great Lakes Vacation Rentals

The Great Lakes area is in the northwest corner of the state of Pennsylvania, bordering Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes. This friendly area has plenty of rich and diverse attractions. As well as the usual lake activities, the area has extensive vineyards and wine-making can be seen (and sampled!) throughout the area. With sandy beaches, quaint towns and world-famous attractions, the area packs a great deal of fun into a compact region.

The state park at Presque Isle is renowned for its sparking clear waters and offers miles of sandy beaches and hiking trails. Lake Erie attracts many anglers and an estimated 1.5 million fish are caught in the lake each year. It is also an ideal location for families with sandy beaches, swimming, boating, and many trails.

The Great Lakes area is popular with families of all ages and Great Lakes vacation homes are the ideal places to relax. With no rules, other than to do as you please, a vacation home offers plenty of space and flexibility at a very affordable price. Many vacation homes have great views of this lovely unspoiled area and are within easy walking distance of fishing streams or the lake itself. Comfortably furnished and fully equipped, lake homes offer perfect accommodations for couples, groups and families.

Things to Do at Great Lakes Lake Houses

Fishing is the top activity in the Great Lakes area. There are seasonal bass, steelhead, perch, walleye and trout just waiting for the bait. Quiet beaches and pristine waters at Presque Isle State Park are ideal for walking, swimming, boating or looking for beach glass. It is also a bird-watcher’s paradise with many endangered and rare species inhabiting the varied habitats. More lively entertainment can be found at the Waldameer Amusement and Water Park which has 75 rides including the award-winning Ravine Flyer roller coaster. Great Lakes is also a great area for shopping, as clothing is exempt from sales tax.

Getting to Your Great Lakes Lodging

The nearest major airport to Erie, PA is the Erie International Airport which is just six miles from Erie itself. Your Great Lakes vacation usually requires a car so either pick up a rental car from the airport, or consider taking a leisurely drive to Erie along some of the scenic highways in this area.

Places to Visit Around Great Lakes, Pennsylvania

The main communities in the Great Lakes area are Erie itself, Conneaut Lake and North East with its beachfront location. Lake Erie itself is one of the main attractions in the Great Lakes area. For history lovers, the Lake Erie Maritime Museum recalls the local involvement in the War of 1812. The reconstruction of the U.S. Brig “Niagara” is docked in the port during the summer and gives interesting tours. The downtown bayfront area has been redeveloped around the Bicentennial Tower and Dobbins Landing.

The quaint town of North East is the heart of the wine-growing district. It also has many unique shops and restaurants and is a great place to visit.

Vacation rentals in the Great Lakes area are also within easy reach of Niagara Falls which is one of the natural wonders of the world and makes for a memorable day out.

The Weather at Great Lakes, PA

The Great Lakes area of Pennsylvania is affected by its close proximity to Lake Erie. During the winter, it is very cold with lake-effect snowstorms. However, the summer months are beautifully warm and sunny with temperatures in the 70s Fahrenheit. July is the warmest month when average daily highs are 80 F (26 C). Rainfall is fairly even spread throughout the year with a total of 42 inches.

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