AI-assisted summary
Erie offers various entertainment options on the same days as the Tall Ships festival, including Zabawa, comedy shows and a murder mystery dinner.
Families can enjoy an outdoor movie, visit the Erie Zoo or explore the Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park.
Foodies can sample Erie's diverse culinary scene through food tours or by visiting the numerous restaurants in the area.
If you're in town for Tall Ships and want to see how else Erie can entertain you, we've got you covered.
Or maybe you already live here and want to avoid the boat-induced frenzy on the bayfront.
Either way, here are suggestions for things to do and see away from the waterfront festival. Don't find anything you like on our list? You can find additional events in and around Erie at GoErie.com and