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MY HOMETOWN: ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
Kaitlin BurnsNew Media
Many people who aren’t from Erie often don’t understand why anyone would choose to live here, let alone have pride for this small city. Often, I explain to them how it’s hard not to love a place that has so many wonderful places to go and things to do when you’re a kid, and how the memories of those invaluable experiences last a lifetime!
THE PERFECT PLACE TO BE A KID
The following slides showcase the top 3
things everyone does growing up in
Erie!
ERIE ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
The Erie Zoo is an awesome place to go for a day of fun considering it has nearly 400 animals as well as 11 beautiful gardens throughout the park.
SOME OF THE ZOO’S MOST FAMOUS RESIDENTS
Penguin Lion Leopard Tiger Orangutan Otter Polar Bear Red Panda Giraffe Rhinoceros Gorilla
IT HAS CAROUSEL RIDES AND TRAIN RIDES
PETTING ZOO AND INTERACTIVE SHOWS
EDZOOCATION CLASSESThe Erie Zoo also offers EdZOOcation classes aimed at bringing important environmental issues to life through hands-on learning.
WALDAMEER PARK AND WATERWORLD
Over 75 rides and attractions
Kiddieland in the park, with Tadpole areas in the water park
Live music and dance shows throughout the day
END OF THE YEAR PICNICS
In fourth grade I joined the band and practiced all year JUST so I could go on the annual spring trip to Waldameer and miss an entire (one) day of school. Literally.
Classic Family Rides at Waldameer
Water World!
The Lazy River
Midnight Plunge
Heated Relaxing Pool
Plus all that other fun stuff!
Arcade Games
Trying to win a stuffed animal
Cotton Candy
EXPERIENCE CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Perhaps the number one thing to do in Erie when you’re a kid is to make sure you go to the Children’s Museum!
EXHIBITS
Air Sorter
Bubble Machine Water Table
Kids Corner Store
One of my favorites!!
LEARNING PROGRAMS
The Children’s Museum periodically offers
programs based on a theme including arts and crafts, book readings, and
physical activities.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
My younger brother had more than one of his birthday parties at the Children’s Museum, and even though I’m a couple years older than him I always had fun with all of the interactive displays and exhibits.
They even offer overnight programs!
The Erie Zoo www.eriezoo.org
Waldameer Park and Water World
www.waldameer.com
ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum
www.eriechildrensmuseum.org
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