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 Restaurant, Freeport Restaurant, or the CrayZ Parrot Restaurant to please your appetite. Check into, Segreto Bello, the Vineyard Bed & Breakfast, or the Grape Arbor Inn, for a unique night’s stay. Pedal through local vineyards to Penn Shore Vineyards, Mazza Winery, or Arrowhead Wine Cellars, and taste the areas finest. Let us in North East, Pa host the cycling experience you will never forget.
Let Lake Country Bike host your next cycling experience in North East, PA. We provide complete touring, dinning, and lodging packages for both weekends and midweek. Let us assist in setting up a self-guided weekend. 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
North East Chamber of Commerce Summer Calendar
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.
Concerts in the Park - Thursdays 6:30 beginning June 16th, free concerts in Heard Park.
Mercyhurst 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.
National Rib Fest - Sample the best barbecued ribs from nationally acclaimed chefs. Experience continuouslive entertainment, crafts, and rides.
Bike Wine Country's Fall Harvest Tour - Friday night Wine and Cheese Ride and Party Saturday, bike through the vineyards to the Wineries.
The Wine Festival - September 23rd-25th. 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 25th. Welcome Santa Claus to town, caroling, light up Gibson Park.
Wineries
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.
Sparkling Ponds Winery - 10661 West Lake Road, Ripley, NY
Courtyard Wineries - 10021 West Main Rd (US Rt 20).
Accommodations
The Blue Heron Inn - 10412 Main Street, Findley Lake, NY. 716-769-7852.
Colonial Motel - 11329 East Lake Road. 814-725-5513
Grape 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.
Vineyard Bed and Breakfast - 10757 Sidehill Road. 814-725-8998
The Pines on Lake Erie - West Lake Road, Ripley NY. 716-736-7463
Clarion Hotel - 30 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk NY. 800-525-8350
Segreto Bello - 11059 East Lake Rd. Cycle tourist guest house walkable to Freeport Beach. Contact Lake Country Bike. 814-725-1338.
Lakeside Campgrounds and RV - 10768 West Lake Road, Ripley N.Y. 716-736-3362
Family Affair Campgrounds - 9640 Findley Lake Road. 814-725-0913.
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.
Boston Bean Cafe - 12 South Lake Street. Coffee and great soups. Walk from Lake Country Bike
Harvest Inn - 11019 Sidehill Road.
Freeport Restaurant - 11104 East Lake Road, Route 5 and 89.
Bova's Restaurant - 109 S. Lake Street.
Crayz Parrot Restaurant - At the North East Marina, a great place to park, ride, and dine after the ride. Great seafood. 109 East Lake Rd.
Michael's Pizzeria - 25 South Lake Street. Pizza choice of Lake Country Bike! Homemade fresh dough pizza and calzones, homemade sauces
Shopping
Lake Country Bike - 21 East Main St
Mark's Coins - 9 East Main Street.
Interstate Antique Mall - 11019 Sidehill Rd.
Ye Olde Vineyard - Fine - 14 S Lake St.
Fairchild's Fine Jewelry and Gifts- 20 East Main
The Flower Cart - 11 East Main St.
Hearth Side Framing Gallery - 15 West Main Street.
The House of the Potter - Hand made pottery, crafts and gifts. 12391 East Main Road.
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.
The Town Hall - North East Arts Council and North East Historical Society.
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
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.