The Erie Land Lighthouse stands on a bluff at the tip of the peninsula formed by Presque Isle Bay, with panoramic views over the lake and harbour. The current 59-foot tower dates from 1867 and replaced an earlier structure from 1818 — making this site home to one of the oldest lighthouse locations on the Great Lakes. The lighthouse is no longer active but is preserved and open for tours in season; climbing the spiral staircase to the lantern room rewards visitors with views that extend across the bay to Presque Isle State Park on the opposite shore.
The keeper's house alongside the tower has also been restored and adds context to what lighthouse life looked like in the 19th century. The site is a short drive from downtown Erie and combines well with a visit to the waterfront and Maritime Museum.