Erie PA Tourism Trivia Questions & Answers

1. Question: What does “Presque Isle” mean?
   
   Answer: It is French for “almost an island”
   
   
   
   
2. Question: Erie has 3 lighthouses. Name them and tell where they are located.
   
   Answer: Presque Isle Lighthouse (on Presque Isle State Park), the North Pier Lighthouse (located near the Coast Guard Station/North Pier) and the Land Lighthouse (on Lighthouse Street just off of East 6 th Street near East High School)
   
   
   
   
3. Question: The Erie Maritime Museum is the home port to what?
   
   Answer: The U.S. Brig Niagara
   
   
   
   
4. Question: The Erie Zoo has over ____ animals and over ___ species of plants.
   
   Answer: Over 400 animals and over 600 plants
   
   
   
   
5. Question: What year did Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park open?
   
   Answer: 2003
   
   
   
   
6. Question: The name “Waldameer” means what?
   
   Answer: It is German for “woods by the sea”.
   
   
   
   
7. Question: Presque Isle is best known for swimming but what other activities can be found at the park? (Name at least 5)
   
   Answer: Boating, kite flying, picnicking, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, cross country skiing, roller-blading, jogging, sunset watching, sun bathing, kayaking, nature programs, etc. There are more but this is just an example and may drive creativity among answers.
   
   
   
   
8. Question: During the War of 1812, Presque Isle played a part in the victory over the
   British in what?
   
   Answer: The Battle of Lake Erie
   
   
   
   
9. Question: Erie is home to several festivals. (Name five of them.)
   
   Answer: (answers may vary) Celebrate Erie, Discover Presque Isle Days, Blues & Jazz festival, Summer Festival of the Arts, Roar on the Shore, Wine Country Harvest Festival, Panegyri Greek Festival, St. Paul's Italian Festival, Waterford Heritage Days, Tall Ships Festival, Erie Heritage Festival, Wild Rib Cook Off & Music festival, Dan Rice Days in Girard, Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival, Edinboro Art & Music Festival, etc.
   
   
   
   
10. Question: The Erie area is home to many wineries but did you know that one of our wineries was originally established by grape growing pioneers William Griffith and Smith S. Hammond over 150 years ago and has been transformed into a breathtaking stone wine cellar and tasting room? Name that winery.
    
    Answer: South Shore Wine Company (a division of Mazza Vineyards) located under the former South Shore Inn on Route 89 in North East.