Upper Peach Street

Upper Peach Street is your go-to shopping district, packed with hotels, restaurants, and major retail outlets. Highlights include Millcreek Marketplace, Summit Towne Centre, and the Millcreek Mall Complex, home to more than 150 stores and multiple satellite plazas.

Downtown Erie

State Street and the surrounding area are experiencing a renaissance, breathing new life into Erie's downtown. The Shops at Fifth and State, part of the Flagship City District, offers a new, walkable shopping experience with an eclectic mix of local retailers, all placed in newly refurbished brick buildings along charming State Street. Highlights include City Supply by Erie Apparel, featuring apparel and accessories that celebrate Erie’s spirit, and Dollhouse at Pointe Four, a boutique showcasing sustainable fashion and chic vintage.

Erie’s West Side

Loaded with an eclectic mix of name-brand stores, locally owned shops, boutiques, and galleries, Erie’s West Side shopping district reaches across parts of the City of Erie and its suburb of Millcreek. Explore the Shops at the Colony along the 8th Street corridor or Village West and browse the unique offerings of locally owned establishments.

Corry, PA

Located along scenic Pennsylvania Route 6 in the southeastern corner of Erie County, Corry is the epitome of small-town America, featuring inviting shops and eateries, all with a homey feel. Its main street, Center Street, offers a compact, walkable layout that makes shopping a breeze and the area is known to attract antiques shoppers. 

North East, PA

Situated along the shores of Lake Erie in the northeastern corner of Erie County, this charming town is surrounded by bountiful farmland and more than 30,000 acres of vineyards in Lake Erie Wine Country, the largest grape-growing region east of the Rocky Mountains. Downtown North East is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with buildings dating to the late 1800s and early 1900s. A covered, decoratively lit, one-block walkway along West Main Street sits across from the town's park, offering a cozy stroll in any weather, and vibes straight out of a movie. As you pop in and out of local businesses, check out the building plaques with local history about the shops that thrived there long ago. 

Edinboro, PA

Historic downtown Edinboro is as walkable as it is charming, with tree-lined streets, hanging flowers, benches, and period lampposts along Meadville and Erie streets. The town's atmosphere is nostalgic with a hint of funk, and that  shines through its specialty shops.

Erie Postcards and Souvenirs

Local shops are loaded with Erie-centric souvenirs and postcards to remind you of your lake escape. For a wide variety of souvenirs (many made by local artisans) check out Presque Isle Gallery and Gifts, Glass Growers Gallery, or Lake Erie Variety. For postcards, head to Pressed, Werner Books, Erie Apparel, or Beach Zero.