[torradan]

If you're thinking of shopping in Erie -- you're really wanting to go to Grove City, PA.. its about an hour south of Erie. Basically, get to the US, take I-90 west, then I-79 south. Take exit for Grove City. Make a right off the exit, then a left into the outlet shops. You'll be there all day. And they do have some really good deals.

Note: If your girl wants to do shopping -- look up when PA has their tax-free days for clothing/shoes. That'll save you (I think) its 8% sales tax. As far as I can remember, its usually right near when school starts again, so sometime in August.