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North East Cyclist's Guide

Just 2 hours from Buffalo, Pittsburgh, or Cleveland, North East, Pennsylvania makes for the perfect cyclist’s destiny. Historical landmarks, award winning wineries, bountiful harvests, and beautiful sunsets backdrop miles of rural highways that set the cyclist’s stage. Allow Johnny B’s, Freeport Restaurant, or the Harvest Inn to please your appetite. Check into the Vineyard Bed & Breakfast or the Grape Arbor Inn for a unique night’s stay. Pedal through local vineyards to Penn Shore Winery, Mazza’s Vineyard’s, Arrowhead Wine Cellars, or the Heritage Winery and taste the areas finest. Let us in North East, PA host the cycling experience you will never forget.

Let us host your next cycling experience in North East. We provide complete touring, dinning, and lodging packages for both weekends and midweek. We also provide private tours for groups of 6 or more. Call (814)725-1338 or email us if we can be of service to you.


Major events in the North East Area

Memorial Day Festival - Join us for the annual parade, pancake breakfast, and ride.
Gibson Days Festival - TBA. Experience old time North East as we celebrate the history of the community. Gather in Gibson Park and join in on social events and mingle with characters in period costumes.
Picnic in the Park - Every Thursday, June 15th thru August 17th. Hosted by the North East Arts Council and the North East Chamber of Commerce. Features hands on arts and projects for children, entertainment, and lunch for a small fee.
sunflwr.jpg - 39925 BytesMercyhurst College Old Fashioned 4th of July - July 4th. Located at the Mercyhurst College, North East Campus. Features great food, Music on the main stage, children's activities, and a fireworks finale.
The Cherry Festival -  Hosted by the North East Volunteer Fire Department, the Cherry Festival features an old time midway and rides; along with one of the largest parades in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Wine Country Classic in Memory of Bill Ransom - Annual USCF Road Race.
National Rib Fest - Sample the best barbecued ribs from nationally acclaimed chefs. Experience continuous live entertainment, crafts, and rides.
Harvest Time - Labor Day to Mid October. Visit any of the area wineries and observe wine making first hand. Taste the areas best and take some home for your pleasurable occasions.
The Wine Festival - September 28th -30th. Celebrate North East's Grape industry with music, food, and artisans from around the country. Take an old fashioned hay ride to one of the local wineries and sample award winning wines.
Light-Up Night - November 23rd. Welcome Santa Claus to town, caroling, light up Gibson Park.


Wineries

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Mazza Winery - 11815 East Lake Road.
Penn Shore Vineyards - 10225 East Lake Road.
Heritage Wine Cellars - 12162 East Main Road.
Presque Isle Wine Cellars - 9440 Buffalo Road (US Rt 20).
Arrowhead Wine Cellars - 12073 East Main Road.
Blueberry Sky Farm - 10243 North East - Sherman Road.

 


Accommodations

The Blue Heron Inn - 10412 Main Street, Findley Lake, NY. 716-769-7852.
Colonial Motel - 11329 East Lake Road. 814-725-5513
picker.jpg - 15573 BytesGrape Arbor Bed and Breakfast - 51 East Main Street. 814-725-0048.
Holiday Inn Express - Findley Lake. 716-769-7900.
Lakeview on the Lake - 8696 East Lake Road.
Lighthouse Keepers Bed and Breakfast - 11934 Seitzinger Road. 814-725-1817
Vineyard Bed and Breakfast - 10757 Sidehill Road. 814-725-8998
The Pines on Lake Erie - West Lake Road, Ripley NY. 716-736-7463
Four Points Sheraton - 30 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk NY. 800-525-8350


Restaurants

Johnny B’s - 37 Vine Street. Bring the family or meet your friends at Johnny B's. Relax as you sample the homemade menu featuring Mama Rose's Italian sauce, homemade soups, and freshly baked pies. Located behind Lake Country Bike, Johnny B's is open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Harvest Inn - 11019 Sidehill Road.
Freeport Restaurant - 11104 East Lake Road, Route 5 and 89.
Bova's Restaurant & Pizzeria - 109 S. Lake Street.
Heritage Restaurant - 12162 E Main Road.
Michael's Pizzeria - 25 South Lake Street.  Pizza choice of Lake Country Bike!  Homemade fresh dough pizza and calzones, homemade sauces 


Shopping

lakeerie.jpg - 9802 BytesMark's Coins & Collectables - 9 East Main Street.
Interstate Antique Mall - 11019 Sidehill Rd.
Ye Olde Vineyard - Fine Crafts and Antiques - 14 S Lake St.
Elements Art Gallery & Coffee Shop - 17 East Main


Attractions

North East Lake Shore Railway Historical Society - 31 Wall Street. An educational railway museum centered around a 1899 train station. Displays of historical locomotives, passenger and freight cars, and railroad memorabilia
millerhall.jpg - 7867 BytesThe Town Hall - North East Arts Council and North East Historical Society
The House of the Potter - Hand made pottery, crafts and gifts. 12391 East Main Road.
Mercyhurst North East Campus - Architectural wonder that now houses classes for Mercyhurst College.
The Octagon Barn - 11441 East Middle Road. A century old historic brick octagon barn. Privately owned and not open for tour to the public.
Freeport Beach - At the foot of Freeport Road
Hearth Side Gallery - 15 West Main Street.
Our Lady at Gibson Park - Historic fountain and statue in Gibson Park located Downtown North East.
Double D.A.B. Riding Stable - 5811 Welch Hill Road, Ripley N.Y.
Lakeside Campgrounds and RV Park - 10768 West Lake Road, Ripley N.Y. 716-736-3362
Family Affair Campgrounds - 9640 Findley Lake Road. 814-725-0913.

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