We had a great day at waldameer. They are a process of upgrading so a lot of the things that I like…read moreto do are closed such as a lazy river and one of the adult pools. The waterpark is amazing, but you're not allowed to bring any food in which can be problematic. Prices are comparable to other amusement parks.

Fun amusement park I…read moreenjoyed that the park has free admission and you just pay for the rides you want to enjoy. Although navigating the points for each ride can be difficult. My children are not big on rides so it was nice that we could enjoy the park without having to pay a lot to see what it offered. We came in the evening and walked around to check it out. We rode the bumper cars, carousel, and little kids coaster. If the weather was nicer we want to come back for the full day to enjoy the waterpark and rides. Food was decently priced with lots of choice through the park. You can also bring your own food and eat picnic style.

Still a good time considering there is a pandemic. Some rides only open for small portions of the…read moreday. Understaffed but getting by. We were happy we decided to visit regardless but we skipped the water park. Water Park looks expanded and fun - maybe next time. One surprise was the gifts shops were very affordable. Didn't eat at Park but played a couple games with kids. Certain games kids are guaranteed to win - thank goodness.

Waldameer is a great amusement park for the young and the young at heart! Admission is free to…read morewalk around, you can either buy a day pass or pay for each ride ($3-5 per ride) individually. They even let you bring in your own food, and have plenty of picnic tables and pavilions! Great place to have a birthday party!

As an escape room duo who also have vast interests, we look for rooms that are not only decorated…read morefaithfully to a set theme but are also sensitive to their physical location and history. We try to make each escape room adventure a whole day event, and generally try to plan our food and other scheduled excursions around it for a deeper immersive experience. This does not always work, partly because most of the escape rooms out there revolve around similar derivative stories. So we were more than thrilled when we discovered that Escape Game Erie was located on our route on our inaugural trip to the Niagara Falls. In the interest of full disclosure, we did not realise that Escape Game Erie's Escape the Niagara room was named for USS Niagara, which served as the relief flagship for Oliver Hazard Perry in the September 1813 Battle of Lake Erie and just returned to its home dock behind the Erie Maritime Museum, which was closed the day we were in Erie, Pennsylvania. Our knowledge of the various battles fought on the East Coast is abysmal, but regardless, we wanted to play a room that carried on a theme that meant something to us, and so, we set on booking our game for after we saw the Falls. Unfortunately, Escape Game Erie's Escape the Niagara location was closed on Mondays, and Monday was when we were in Erie just for the day. Most fortunately, we were able to e-mail Escape Room Erie and Janet was beyond (ahem) game (haha!) to accommodate us for an evening game at their historic house site at 4838 West Ridge Road. We had taken the train across the continent and could have chosen to do Murder on the Lakeshore Express, but it was good thing we didn't because that would have worked better with a larger group. Everything about Escape Game Erie was different for us. The setting of the room in the Nicholson House, a historic old house located a little far from shops or food place decorated to invoke a tall ship captain's quarters should not have worked, but did, partly because of the natural lighting coming from two large original windows. The floor creaked as it would have on the ship in a stormy sea, and the ambient sound effects, which we admit to overlooking because we were so engrossed in the puzzles, did their part in helping us feel, well, less at sea (hahaha!) We can't have natural light from old windows, unfortunately, without some very modern vehicular traffic sounds coming through, but we felt very in-sync with the era and environment. Adding to our enjoyment of the room was, of course, our game host, new owner Janet, who was super-accommodating to begin with. Instead of just being left to sit in the lobby to watch the usual preamble video, Janet actually conversated with us as we sat in the parlour, about if we needed the restroom (we did not), how our trip was going, did we have problems finding the place (there is plenty of parking, but we Ubered from our hotel, and that was a very entertaining 15 minutes), and, of course, about the room and standard game rules. What really stood out for us was her distinction between "quality of life" clues versus "regular" clues - which meant she was prepared to play the game with us as much or as little as we wanted - and she followed through! Our family-friendly adventure started with us being locked in Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's quarters, and our job was to uncover Lieutenant Elliot's hidden escape route, break free, and warn Perry before it's too late. Thanks to Janet, we changed history in 55 minutes (with no time remaining!). Some minor technical difficulty occurred as we played in what we call a second-generation (G2) room that involved a lot of old-time puzzles and teamwork, which led to the clock being stopped for a while, but our gamemaster kept us on track, since there was no timer in room. Our favourite puzzle was the one with knitting needles (yep!), but all the puzzles were thoughtfully designed and linear to the theme. Post-game, Janet could have waved us off with just our victory photos (taken in the parlour with props and signage on their camera and texted as well as e-mailed to us after), but she was ever the good host: we carried on for a while with more good stories and good talk before she saw us off with free participation stickers. In all, Escape Room Erie was unforgettable and to top it off, Escape the Niagara was an incredible value for money. We took a second and third look at our receipt to verify the cost, which included the special accommodation to our schedule and were gobsmacked. We can't wait to head back that way to enjoy more East Coast hospitality and check out the other rooms and Escape Room Erie's downtown location!

My friends and I went to the west Erie location to take on the Ax Murder Hollow room (local urban…read morelegend). We showed up nearly an hour early (totally my fault), but Janet welcomed us in warmly and let us do the room early. We didn't escape, which wasn't a surprise. We wouldn't have gotten nearly as far as we did without the wonderful Janet. She definitely made the already awesome experience even better. Even though we didn't escape, we are looking forward to the next time we get to do an escape room. This was wonderfully fun, challenging, and engaging.

mid service mid drinks membership has zero perks or discounts other than entry. Someone please fix…read moreit it has soooo much potential

I loved it there, place I thought was awesome, the bar setups and decorations were great! the stage…read morewas also elevated for everyone to see. I love the billiard tables upstairs with the bus as a chill spot with friends! theory had like a living room area and dj spot for after the shows. I just wasn't for how Smokey it gets up too from everyone and their death sticks. other than that drinks were great price, and the venue is superb!

It was our first time visiting as a family of 5 members from 11 to 77! Was great to interact and,…read morewith lots of help, solve the puzzle (Clue like), just under the wire with minutes to spare. We'd go back to try the other rooms. Perfect for a rainy holiday weekend in Erie. The owner helped me plan ahead and choose just the right venue for us.

Let me tell you, I read the reviews about the owners and this place and was skeptical at first. But…read morelet me tell you I was happy we went. We were greeted by the owners and they are amazing, very personal and easy to talk to. We were brought into the room and the one owner tells the story getting you into the vibe and she is what sold me. Her excitement was everything and got me invested getting out. The room was thematically fun and smart, and though not the most high tech room, everything was purposeful and smartly placed. You can feel the love they have for a good escape room and I want to happily pass that on. The room was a high challenge rating, and I will say it definitely got my brain thinking. Really scratched the itch!!

If you're looking for a quiet afternoon of 10-pin and bonding with your grandmother, GreenGarden…read moreBowling Lanes is... an experience. I didn't just get a workout; I got a front-row seat to the lore of the "King of the Gutter." The Encounter While helping my nan pick out a 6lb ball, I was cornered by a man who can only be described as "aerodynamically round." This local legend spent twenty minutes explaining that he once bowled a perfect 300, but alas, "cameras weren't invented back then" (or some such logic), so I'd just have to take his word for it. He informed me that he's the best bowler in town and runs a tavern, which I assume is where he practices his other hobby: telling tall tales. The "Unc" Factor The wildest part? He's apparently a local celebrity. Every five minutes, a group of teenagers would walk up, call him "Unc," and dab him up like he'd just signed a multi-million dollar contract. I don't know if he's actually their uncle or if he just dispenses questionable wisdom in exchange for respect, but the "Unc" energy was off the charts. The Great Betrayal The vibe turned sour when I accidentally got into a groove. I rolled three strikes in a row (pure luck, honestly), and "Unc" lost it. He couldn't handle the competition. He went straight to the owner and claimed I was using illegal bumpers. The owner--who apparently values Unc's tavern stories over physics--actually kicked me and my grandmother out! Apparently, at GreenGarden, talent is a bannable offense if it hurts the local legend's feelings. The Grand Finale As we were being escorted out, Unc pointed to the sleek black Mustang parked right in front of the doors. "That's my ride," he bragged, adjusting his belt. "Built for speed." It was a beautiful car, truly. It's just a shame that "speed" wasn't happening today because the front wheel had a massive yellow boot on it. I guess even the "best bowler in town" can't strike his way out of unpaid parking tickets. Summary: Go for the bowling, stay for the delusions of grandeur, but leave your skills at home if you don't want to be framed for "Bumper Fraud." Pros The Entertainment Value: You get a professional-grade comedy show for the price of a shoe rental. Watching a man claim a Mustang with a boot on it is peak cinema. Nan's Workout: My grandmother got some great cardio in while we were being chased out by the "Bumper Police." The Social Scene: If you're looking to get "dabbed up" and integrated into the local "Unc" hierarchy, this is the place to be. Easy Parking: Well, easy for some. There's always at least one black Mustang taking up a prime spot indefinitely. Cons The "Unc" Tax: If you bowl better than a turkey, expect to be reported to management for "technological interference." Strict Bumper Policy: Apparently, having a high skill ceiling is considered a "cheat code" by the local tavern owner. Management Bias: The owner seems to believe the word of a man who hasn't seen a 300-game since the Triassic period over the literal laws of physics. Short Visit: Don't get too attached to your lane; if you hit three strikes, your night is effectively over.

had an utterly amazing time. Alex, the kind man behind the counter held my son as I was grabbing…read moresome balls. this was truly the best costumer service I've ever received.

I've never been yelled at so much in a wave pool. In a normal pool, if you touch the ropes, you…read morewill have a lifeguard call you out. I got whistled at multiple times and I was 3 feet away. Then later I was just floating and the life guard started yelling at me, stop screwing around! I still have no idea what I was doing. Due to this be an issue with multiple lifeguards, I blame management. Maybe they are worried about being sued? I'm a 50 year old guy just wanting to swim with my kids and have never been treated this way. This isn't even everything, just what infuriated me the most. We've come here often over the years, hopefully never again. Locker sizes seen below....large ones go fast!

The price after 4:00 pm is too high too pay and it should not be expensive. They should have a…read morediscount too over the age 50 years old

I love this place, a family run business. I've been bowling here since the 60s and 70's when it…read morewas run by Bob and Audrey Lytle. Back them it was 16 lanes, I just revisited summer of 2012 and its 40 modern lanes, but still reminds me of the place I started bowling. The only negative thing I have to say is bowling isn't quite as popular in Erie (surprise) as Columbus where I live now and their summer hours are somewhat limited. Many alleys in Columbus are open 24/7 and the summer is a time for open bowling without having to worry about league night. We showed up here a couple of times this year, like Friday night at 10pm only to find them closed. I do like that they let you bowl as much as you want and pay after.

We celebrated our son's 18th birthday and had a blast. The food was delicious, the service was top…read morenotch, and the bowling was super fun. We had over 50 people attend the celebration from all ages, and everyone had a wonderful time!! Highly recommend!