As part of VisitErie National Travel Tourism Week, we invite you to join Ryan Hoover, Director of Events & Promotions, for a guided tour of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation footprint.
Tour Schedule - Walking portion will last approximately 1-hour (order is subject to change):
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM - Arrive at Flagship City Food Hall - IPPA Pizza.
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM - Hear from Drew Whiting, CEO of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Walking Tour
Flagship City Food Hall
Country Fair Flagship Store
Dave’s Diner
Parking ramp
Flagship City Commons construction site
General Flagship City District between 4th and 5th street
11:00 AM - Back to Flagship City Food Hall
The tour will conclude at Flagship City Food Hall with IPPA Pizza around 11:00 AM. Feel free to stick around and chat with Ryan to ask any additional questions.
Pre-tour coffee will be provided by Jo’s Brooklyn Bagel. Post-tour refreshments, provided by IPPA Pizza, will include a slice of pizza and a soda.
If a visit to the Flagship City Commons construction site can be accommodated, you will be required to wear a provided hard hat. Please come prepared and wear comfortable walking shoes that you do not mind getting a little dirty.
The tour will take place rain or shine. Please note that climbing stairs may be involved. If you require wheelchair assistance, please notify us in advance so we can accommodate you.
DATE: May 5th, 2026
TIME: 9:30 AM
MEETING LOCATION: Flagship City Food Hall - 22 North Park Row, Erie PA 16501
PARKING: Metered street parking is often available along North Park Row, State Street between North Park Row, South Park Row, and State Street between 4th & 5th Street. Covered garage parking is also available at the EDDC parking ramp, located at 425 Peach St, Erie, PA 16507, standard hourly rates apply. More information here: www.flagshipcitydistrict.com/parking
IMPORTANT NOTICE: West side of State Street may be obstructed due to Streetscaping construction.
As part of VisitErie National Travel Tourism Week, we invite you to join Ryan Hoover, Director of Events & Promotions, for a guided tour of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation footprint.
Tour Schedule - Walking portion will last approximately 1-hour (order is subject to change):
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM - Arrive at Flagship City Food Hall - IPPA Pizza.
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM - Hear from Drew Whiting, CEO of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Walking Tour
Flagship City Food Hall
Country Fair Flagship Store
Dave’s Diner
Parking ramp
Flagship City Commons construction site
General Flagship City District between 4th and 5th street
11:00 AM - Back to Flagship City Food Hall
The tour will conclude at Flagship City Food Hall with IPPA Pizza around 11:00 AM. Feel free to stick around and chat with Ryan to ask any additional questions.
Pre-tour coffee will be provided by Jo’s Brooklyn Bagel. Post-tour refreshments, provided by IPPA Pizza, will include a slice of pizza and a soda.
If a visit to the Flagship City Commons construction site can be accommodated, you will be required to wear a provided hard hat. Please come prepared and wear comfortable walking shoes that you do not mind getting a little dirty.
The tour will take place rain or shine. Please note that climbing stairs may be involved. If you require wheelchair assistance, please notify us in advance so we can accommodate you.
DATE: May 5th, 2026
TIME: 9:30 AM
MEETING LOCATION: Flagship City Food Hall - 22 North Park Row, Erie PA 16501
PARKING: Metered street parking is often available along North Park Row, State Street between North Park Row, South Park Row, and State Street between 4th & 5th Street. Covered garage parking is also available at the EDDC parking ramp, located at 425 Peach St, Erie, PA 16507, standard hourly rates apply. More information here: www.flagshipcitydistrict.com/parking
IMPORTANT NOTICE: West side of State Street may be obstructed due to Streetscaping construction.
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