North East Community

The Corner of Pennsylvania We Call Home

Nestled along the southern shores of Lake Erie and in the heart of grape country, the quaint town of historic North East is home to a population of just over 11,000 residents.  The community is situated just 15 miles East of downtown Erie.  The name North East seems to be a misnomer as the community is located in the extreme northwestern part of Pennsylvania, but it is so named for its northeastern-most location within Erie County. 

Our community is classified as agricultural as most of the land is planted with grape vineyards or cherry orchards.  Many of the harvested grapes are used by Welch Foods to produce nationally recognized grape products. Additionally, the town has a very strong industrial base with several food service and manufacturing companies providing jobs and revenue for the area.  Despite our agricultural designation, the community supports several industrial based manufacturers that provide jobs and revenue for the area.

North East is served by the top-rated North East K-12 School District and St. Gregory’s private elementary school. With approximately 1,650 students in grades kindergarten through twelve in three buildings, the district continues to represent the long-standing traditions of academic, athletic, and liberal art success.

The local council of churches serves multiple churches in the area and consists of representation from over 10 churches that cover a variety of denominations including Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Assembly of God, Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Christian Missionary Alliance.  They also collaborate to run the local Food Pantry and various mission-based activities in the community. 

Visit one of our many wineries, do a little antique shopping, bike along country lanes, fish in sparkling streams, go boating on Lake Erie, hike along scenic nature trails, or just sit back and relax on the beach. For more entertainment, attend the volunteer fire companies annual Cherry Festival in July. An annual Wine Country Harvest Festival is the highlight of fall in September, and many other community events throughout the year make North East a memorable place.

Locally Owned Restaurants

Butch’s Diner

traditional diner breakfast and lunch.

Michael’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

pizza delivery, eat-in restaurant and winery

The Skunk & Goat Tavern

full dinner menu and bar offering

The Straw Hat Sundae Shop

2 locations offering Penn State Creamery Ice Cream

Dragonfly Sweets

traditional and unique cookie and cupcake offerings

Little Shop of Donuts

vanilla and chocolate fry cakes with pick your own toppings

Area Attractions

Local Attractions
Nearby Attractions
  • Lake Shore Railway Museum

  • Holiday Inn Express Pool & Water Zone

  • Freeport Public Beach and Halli Reid Park & Playground

  • North East Marina

  • 16 & 20 Mile Creek Fishing & Trails

  • Shopping in North East Business District

  • Lakeside Golf Course 

  • Lakeview Country Club

  • Hot Dog Hut & Putt Mini Golf

  • Green Meadows Golf Course 

  • Lake Erie Speedway

  • Double DAB Scenic Trail Rides, Pony Rides and Petting Zoo – 10 miles
  • Grape Discovery Center – 13 miles 
  • Five & 20 Spirits Whiskey Distillery & Beer -13 miles
  • Tallship Niagara & Maritime Museum – 18 miles
  • Dobbin’s Landing (Erie’s Public Dock) – 18 miles
  • Scallywags Pirate Cruise Ship – 18 Miles
  • Victorian Princess Cruise -18 Miles
  • Harbor View Mini Golf -18 Miles
  • Presque Isle Downs & Casino, Erie -19 miles
  • Crossroads Farm & Craft Market-Westfield NY – 19 miles
  • Erie Zoo & Botanical Gardens – 20 miles
  • Peek n Peak Golf, Ski, Mountain Adventures – 16 mi.
  • Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park, Erie – 22 miles
  • Waldameer Amusement & Water Park, Erie – 22 miles
  • Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie – 22 miles
  • Presque Isle State Park – 23 miles
  • Millcreek Mall -23 miles
  • Chautauqua Institution, NY – 27 miles
  • Panama Rocks, NY – 30 miles
  • Sunset Drive-In Movie Theatre – 30 Miles
  • Grove City Outlet Mall, PA – 90 miles
  • Niagara Falls, NY – 100 miles
  • Buffalo, NY – 85 Miles
  • Cleveland, OH – 110 Miles
  • Pittsburgh, PA – 135 miles
Nearby Attractions
  • Double DAB Scenic Trail Rides, Pony Rides and Petting Zoo – 10 miles
  • Grape Discovery Center – 13 miles 
  • Five & 20 Spirits Whiskey Distillery & Beer -13 miles
  • Tallship Niagara & Maritime Museum – 18 miles
  • Dobbin’s Landing (Erie’s Public Dock) – 18 miles
  • Scallywags Pirate Cruise Ship – 18 Miles
  • Victorian Princess Cruise -18 Miles
  • Harbor View Mini Golf -18 Miles
  • Presque Isle Downs & Casino, Erie -19 miles
  • Crossroads Farm & Craft Market-Westfield NY – 19 miles
  • Erie Zoo & Botanical Gardens – 20 miles
  • Peek n Peak Golf, Ski, Mountain Adventures – 16 mi.
  • Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park, Erie – 22 miles
  • Waldameer Amusement & Water Park, Erie – 22 miles
  • Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie – 22 miles
  • Presque Isle State Park – 23 miles
  • Millcreek Mall -23 miles
  • Chautauqua Institution, NY – 27 miles
  • Panama Rocks, NY – 30 miles
  • Sunset Drive-In Movie Theatre – 30 Miles
  • Grove City Outlet Mall, PA – 90 miles
  • Niagara Falls, NY – 100 miles
  • Buffalo, NY – 85 Miles
  • Cleveland, OH – 110 Miles
  • Pittsburgh, PA – 135 miles