Cute shop in downtown Erie that houses art from local and abroad artists. Jewelry, pairings,…read moreceramics, glass work and more. They recently celebrated their fifteenth anniversary. Friendly staff answered questions about the shop and Erie in general.

Glass art is one of my favorite forms of art. The gallery did not disappoint me. So much to see…read more I loved the jewelry to the pottery to the blown and stained glass. We visited on a Friday evening where wine, cheese, crackers and cookies were served. Quite a few people were in attendance, it was great to be out and about with others taking advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the arts.

Eliza Wolfe, a talented potter and painter and owner of Main Street Gallery in Girard, offers…read morePottery classes, items for sale--her own pottery and paintings and others' as well, also children's creative birthday parties and she exhibits 6-8 art shows per year, showcasing works by local Girard and vicinity artists. Some recent shows were "Something's Fishy", "The Beauty of Trees","On the Farm' "Kathy Welte Photographs", "Baby it's Cold Outside". The shows are judged by local established artists. Eliza's Hours change but these are the most recent: Monday----2-6PM Tuesday--10AM-4PM WED---CLOSED Thu------2-6PM Fri------12NOON-6PM Sat----10AM-4PM SUN---CLOSED Eliza can also be reached on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Main-Street-Art-206317420382/about/?ref=page_internal

Linda, Matt or Phyll can get your art work framed exactly how it needs to be done. You can order…read moreamazing custom frames or you can buy locally made (!) ready-made wood frames. My stuff was a very typical size so I was able to buy an off the rack flat profile frame for cheap-- and it was a solid wood, locally made piece of oak! They have a really beautiful selection. I had stuff at home to finish the job so I wasn't charged any labor-- although the rate is very reasonable. The shop has been an Erie mainstay-- it was opened in 1975 and Matt and Phyll run it now. This place will beautify your life!

What a great little store with a ton of discounts and deals a ton of different knick knacks kids…read morelike and would buy.

I terminated my membership here due to the actions of a board member toward me, my family and my…read morereservation. I no longer have an opinion of this establishment, but I will say, ALL BOARD MEMBERS ASIDE, the food and the atmosphere was ALWAYS next-level superb!

Everything here is top shelve, service, food, ambiance. Here for a benefit for the Hagen Historyread more

If you visit the Erie Art Museum, admission to this gallery is also included. I happened to stop by…read moreon a Sunday when they were closed, but someone let me in to take a peek. It is currently showing work by the Lake Erie Fiber Arts Guild and paintings by Trevor Winkfield. Overall, it seems like a very nice space for art exhibits! I'll be back! :)

The Erie Maritime Museum was a fun activity and am glad we checked it out. We were lucky to catch…read morethe last tour of the day for the US Brig Niagara which was definitely the highlight for me. It's impressive to see such a historic ship up close and learn about the sails and pulley system . Inside the main museum, be sure to set aside time for the theater video, which provides great context, and don't miss the upstairs exhibits--they're well worth exploring. The museum does a great job showcasing maritime history, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

The Flagship Niagara League is a nonprofit that operates the Erie Maritime Museum and the U.S. Brig…read moreNiagara ship. The Erie Maritime Museum opened in 1998, and it is currently located inside the former generator station of the Pennsylvania Electric Company (PENELEC). The museum has exhibits for the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie as well as for the USS Michigan/Wolverine. The U.S. Brig Niagara warship is a replica of the one that Oliver Hazard Perry sailed during the Battle of Lake Erie against the British in 1813. In advance of my visit, I purchased tickets for my husband and me through the website. The cost was $85 per person to sail on the U.S. Brig Niagara and to tour the museum. (Customers may choose to tour only the museum for $10 or less, depending on age.) We had to sign online waivers. On the day of our sailing, we arrived early to tour the museum. We saw items such as maps of Lake Erie, diving helmets, swords, tools for shipbuilding, a cannon, ropes with different types of knots, etcetera. We also watched a short movie about the Battle of Lake Erie. The employees in the gift shop did not talk to us much, but other employees elsewhere in the museum helped us to find the meeting spot for the sailing. On the ship, we sailed for two hours from the bay and into the lake, and then we turned around to return to shore. The employees were training students to pull ropes to reposition the sails. The customers were allowed to help a little if we wanted, such as pulling ropes when told to do so, but we obviously were not allowed to climb up high to the sails. Employees inserted gunpowder into a cannon and shot it loudly into the lake. Tip: The temperature on the water is colder than the temperature on the land, so be sure to dress warmly enough. During my sailing, the temperature on land was in the 50s and on water was in the 40s. My husband and I felt cold in our hoodies and jackets, and so did the other customers.

Millcreek Marketplace is a shopping center that has anchor businesses of Giant Eagle supermarket…read moreand Sportsman's Warehouse. Other businesses here include Jared Jewelers, several restaurants such as Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen and Buffalo Wild Wings, PNC Bank, and SpringHill Suites. During our visit, this shopping center had an adequate number of parking spaces for us to park our vehicle. The buildings looked to be in very good condition. We do not live in Erie, but this shopping mall had some snack foods and beverages in the Giant Eagle, restaurants' meals, a bank for an ATM, and a hotel for our stay.