Tropical Vacation On A Budget

If you cannot afford to spend thousands on aare included as is breakfast at all four of these
Caribbean vacation then Splash Lagoon in Eriehotels.
Pennsylvania is the place for you. I happened uponIf you need more entertainment that this there is
this gem quite by accident trying to find a cityan arcade and a surf shop and also laser tag all on
close to me that sells powerball lottery tickets. Itthe same property. Several local restaurants such
was serendipity.as Applebee's will deliver to these hotels with no
Splash Lagoon is the ultimate indoor water park.charge for delivery.
What could be better than 400,000 gallons ofAnywhere you come from you have to take the
water splashing around at 84 degrees F while theI-90 and exit at Peach street. Splash Lagoon is
air around you is kept at a steamy 86F? There isright at the exit and impossible to miss. The
a lovely lazy river that you can cruise around on aaddress is 8100 Peach St Erie ,PA.
single or double tube (at no extra charge for theThe second best thing about Erie ,PA is no sales
use of tubes unlike many water parks). Splashtax on clothing. That's right none,nada,nothing,zero.
Lagoon has 7 wild and crazy slides and 3 giant hotWhoohoo. The Millcreek Mall has all the stores you
tubs-one for adults only. Splash Lagoon has anneed to stock up your clothing wardrobe . Sales
area for the little kiddies too called monkey shinestax on other items is only 6 percent .
island with small slides and a shallow pool. TheyAnd a beach too . And if that isn't enough to
also provide life vests for children-again no extrahave you packing your overnight bag then Erie
cost. Here you can play water basketball in thehas one more thing for you. Beautiful Lake Erie
big pool or climb the Tiki tree house and soakwhere there is swimming, fishing, canoe and boat
people unsuspecting below you with a myriad ofrentals available and scuba diving. These are all
water cannons and sprayers.there to be enjoyed throughout the summer
The most fun comes when when the Tiki chimemonths. There are bicycles for rent or a surrey
is heard and people gather under the monstrousfor two.
tipping bucket for the opportunity to have aErie has one more terrific source of amusement
thousand gallons of water dumped on them.for you .It is called Discover Presque-isle. It only
Once you enter the lagoon you really need neverhappens once a year in July-a local festival held at
leave until closing. There is an ice cream stand,Presque-isle state park where parking is free and
Dippin Dots. The Laguna Grill serves burgers andthe food divine. Treats such as kettle cooked
fries and pizza and beer. There are change roomscorn it is real corn really kettle cooked right there
with showers and towels are provided for useand fresh pulled candy abound. Fresh squeezed
free for guests staying in one of the hotelslemonade, grilled chicken and curly fries. I could go
connected to the lagoon. And most important foron but you get the message/ This festival is a
parents who want to stay dry while theirgustatory delight.
offspring turn to prunes in the water there is aAfter all the food and excitement of the day
dry zones where you can sit inside the park.head to the beach which is right there. A
There are four hotels associated with Splashlifeguarded clean beach with sugary sand awaits
Lagoon. The Residence Inn by Marriott, Theyou.
Holiday Inn Express, and Comfort Inn are allDay passes for Splash Lagoon are 40 percent
connected to the Lagoon so there is no need tocheaper if you get yours after 4pm-the park is
be chilled going from your room to the park.open until 9 or 10 pm depending on the day.
There is also the Econolodge that is across theIf you don't mind staying at a hotel not attached
street and provides a free shuttle over. If youto the park you can get a decent hotel room on
book a hotel package tickets to the water parkpriceline for under $50.