The biggest draw is the seven miles of beaches. Loads of bike riding, some on a trail next to the beaches. Lots of gambling in Erie and a large regional mall. All major restaurant chains. Tom Ridge Center at the beaches and close to Niagara Falls, Cleveland (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). Fishing boats go off the piers in Erie, and several major wineries twenty miles east of Erie, in North East. Horse racing and stock car races on weekends. Water slide parks if the kids are along and a pretty good amusement park (Waldameer) next to the beach area. Nautical museum and several art museums and large libraries. Many campgrounds with some along the lake with great sunset views. Plus the usual in theaters and golf courses and outlet malls, etc.