2008 IRC Network Biennial Conference: Hotel & Travel
Sheraton Erie Bayfront
Sheraton Erie Bayfront is located adjacent and connected to the Bayfront Convention Center.
Sheraton Erie Bayfront
55 West Bay Drive
Erie, Pennsylvania 16507
Phone: (814) 454-2005
IRC Network Room Rate: $152 single/double + tax
Reservations: 814.454.2005
Room Block Code: IRC (You must call in to use the code.)
Block Cutoff: Reservations must be made before 7/19/2008
Parking On-Site: $8.00 a day
Check-In Time: 3:00 p.m.
Check-Out Time: 12:00 p.m.
(The Sheraton will not allow late check-out on Wednesday but is able to hold luggage.)
List of things to do in Erie, Pennsylvania:
- Victorian Princess Cruise:
All IRC staff and spouses (adults only) are invited to sign up to step aboard the Victorian Princess for a cruise compliments of NWIRC…Victorian Princess Lake Erie Cruise.
Enjoy the serenity and beauty as you glide by the spectacular ecological preserve that is Presque Isle or relish in Erie’s electic bayfront. The Victorian Princess is an authentic, three level, paddle wheel boat. The cruise will include snacks and a cash bar.
Date: Monday, August 4th, 2008
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Be at the dock by 1:45 p.m.)
Location: East side of Dobbins Landing. (Within walking distance from the Sheraton Erie Bayfront)
Capacity: 120
RSVP: If you are interested please respond by email to Jean Miller at NWIRC at jmiller@nwirc.org by Friday, July 18th. Reservations will be taken on a first come first serve basis until the capacity of 120 is met.
- Presque Isle-beaches and bike path
- Rent bikes, kayaks, and canoes at Presque Isle
- Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle
- Waldameer Amusement Park and Water World
- Casino/Horse race track
- Miniature golf at the Bayfront
- Scenic Presque Isle Bay boat tour
- Erie Seawolves AA Baseball
- Children’s museum
- Liberty Park, public playground for children
- Frontier Park, public playground and tennis courts
- Maritime museum
- Erie Zoo
- Erie Historical Museum
- Splash Lagoon, indoor water park
- Family First Sports Park, go-cart, golf dome, rock climbing, bumper boats
- Wine Country Tour
- U.S. Brig Niagara, Ware of 1812 Tallship
- Wineries: Penn Shore Winery, Mazza Winery
- Glass Growers Gallery
- Tom Ridge Environmental Center
- Sea Wolves (Erie’s minor league baseball team) they are in town Fri 8/1 thru Wed 8/6 (playing the Phillies and Harrisburg Senators)
- Jr's Last Laugh Comedy Club
- Sloppy Duck Saloon (restaurant on the Bayfront)
- Waldameer Amusement Park
- James Sabol Gallery
- Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park
- The Brewerie at Union Station restaurant and pub
- Buffalo Farm in Edinboro – www.woodennickelbuffalo.com
- Two hours from Niagara Falls – www.niagaraparks.com
