Next door is Liberty Park with its grass amphitheater and kids playground. I believe both may have transient slips available. The Tower and it's 138 feet high observation deck offer a great view of the bayfront and the City of Erie to the south. They operate Tuesday through Sunday, check for sailing times. South of the landing is State street , Erie's main street.
Bus transport is regular and provides service to most of the city.
State Street at bayside includes 2 piers. In the East basin is Erie maritime museum, and current home of the Niagara, flagship of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry in the War of 1812. Additional info can be obtained at 452-2744. The basin is very navigable, if a bit close. Along the south edge of the basin, are the boats of the Bayfront Center for Marine Studies.