Bayfront Convention Center
Erie, PA
1 Sassafras Pier 16507
VENUE GUIDE
Bayfront Convention Center
Plan more than your event at Bayfront Convention Center. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Bayfront Convention Center
Make the event easier by staying close to Bayfront Convention Center and the surrounding Erie area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront
0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (2,068 reviews)
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (3,026 reviews)
Hampton Inn & Suites Erie Bayfront
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (707 reviews)
The Inn Down Town
0.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.7 (21 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Bayfront Convention Center & the Area
Bayfront Convention Center is an event venue in Erie, PA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Bayfront Convention Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Shoreline Bar & Grille
0.1 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Bayfront Convention Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (2,959 reviews)
The Bistro
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (19 reviews)
Pier 6 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (826 reviews)
Bay House Oyster Bar & Restaurant
0.1 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (615 reviews)
Two45 Waterfront Grille
0.1 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (2,350 reviews)
The Cove Bay-Side Restaurant & Tavern
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (864 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Ember + Forge
0.5 mi from the venue
Coffee near Bayfront Convention Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (646 reviews)
BAKERY ON 5TH
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (371 reviews)
Taste & See Courthouse Cafe
0.6 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (44 reviews)
Purrista Cat Cafe
0.8 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (302 reviews)
Dinner is Served Cafe
0.8 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (63 reviews)
Rose Garden Cafe
0.9 mi from the venue
Coffee near Bayfront Convention Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (33 reviews)
Museums
Erie County Historical Society at the Hagen History Center
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (78 reviews)
Erie Land Lighthouse
1.7 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (543 reviews)
Attractions
Bicentennial Tower
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,865 reviews)
Lettie G Howard
0.2 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Bayfront Convention Center.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (29 reviews)
Your Sailing Adventure
0.3 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (165 reviews)
Erie Maritime Museum - Homeport of the U.S. Brig Niagara
0.4 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (726 reviews)
9/11 Memorial
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (70 reviews)
expERIEnce Children's Museum
0.6 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,223 reviews)
Shopping
Mini Mall Plaza
0.7 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (49 reviews)
Perry Plaza
2.6 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Bayfront Convention Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (552 reviews)
Lakewood Plaza
2.8 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (355 reviews)
West Erie Plaza
2.9 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,021 reviews)
Yorktown Centre
3.2 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,103 reviews)
The Shops at The Colony
3.2 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (837 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Bayfront Convention Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Shoreline Bar & Grille
0.1 mi from the venue
Food near Bayfront Convention Center for after the show or game.
Today: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (2,959 reviews)
Pier 6 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (826 reviews)
Bay House Oyster Bar & Restaurant
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Bayfront Convention Center.
Today: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (615 reviews)
Two45 Waterfront Grille
0.1 mi from the venue
Food near Bayfront Convention Center for after the show or game.
Today: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (2,350 reviews)
The Cove Bay-Side Restaurant & Tavern
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Bayfront Convention Center.
Today: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (864 reviews)
Smugglers' Wharf
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Bayfront Convention Center.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (1,931 reviews)
Getting to Bayfront Convention Center
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority serves Erie, PA. Check the agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Bayfront Convention Center.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Parking availability, lot or garage access, pricing and event-day restrictions can vary for Bayfront Convention Center. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
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What You'll Find Here: concerts; performing arts; live entertainment
PLAN YOUR EVENT
Upcoming Events & Tickets
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