This fall, Erie is brimming with fresh experiences to spice up the season. Whether you're drawn to ghostly tales on lantern-lit tours or savoring an Italian dinner during a sunset cruise, the region offers something for everyone to enjoy and explore.  

1. Tour Erie’s Eerie Stories, Legends, and Lore Walking Tours begin October 4 and continue on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays until October 31. Tours are led by a guide and lantern light throughout downtown Erie, where participants will learn spooky tales about Erie’s first execution, the spirits said to haunt the Warner Theatre, and more. The 1.5-mile, 90-minute tours start at 5:30 p.m. and finish at Voodoo Brewing. The cost is $17 per person. Explore eerie tales and ghostly stories of those long deceased while strolling among the gravestones, guided by lantern light during the Erie Cemetery Ghosts and Legends Tours, October 26 through October 30 at 6 p.m. What mausoleum has been opened unlawfully, and by whom? Is there really a vampire lurking in the shadows? Learn about these and other tales from the vaults during this engaging tour in one of Erie’s most historic cemeteries. Hot cider and cookies are included. The cost is $16 per person.
   
   
2. The Erie Zoo’s youngest residents made their debut in September, showing off their cute selves to Zoo visitors. Two Canada Lynx kittens, Jade and Willow, were born in May and had been secluded with their mother, Roxy until they were ready to be in public. There’s still time to see the kittens, as the Erie Zoo will close for the season on November 30.
   
   
3. The Victorian Princess is offering a new Italian Dinner Sunset Cruise on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. through October 24. Guests can indulge in a delicious Italian buffet paired beautifully with Erie’s world-class sunsets. It’s a perfect blend of romance and relaxation. Tickets are $49 per person.
   
   
4. Altered State Distillery has elevated its guests’ experience with the addition of a full-service kitchen. The fast-casual eatery features Mexican American-inspired cuisine crafted with fresh ingredients and infused with the distillery’s award-winning spirits. Menu items include house-made corn tortillas, salsas, birria tacos, and tortas. The kitchen is currently serving dinner Tuesday through Saturday, with plans for Sunday brunch coming soon.
   
   
5. Asbury Woods has launched a new interactive trail map through Engage by Cell. The program allows visitors to use a QR code to access a dynamic trail map, with GPS to enhance navigation and identify points of interest along the trail. Additional content, including videos, quizzes, and upcoming event information, provides a one-stop shop for the Asbury Woods experience.