Artlore Studio opened in the Spring of 2016 and has energized an already robust art scene in Erie…read more Artlore Studio is an art space which consists of handmade jewelry and other gifts, local visual arts; paintings and sculptures, on display and for sale, live music several nights a month and art camps for kids. Artlore Studio just recently tripled its floor space and has great plans for shows, concerts, kids art classes and studio work space. This is a must see for your visit to Erie and local people, you need to make this a weekly or monthly part of your art diet. Lena is a very outgoing and knowledgeable proprietor as well as a talented jeweler and her husband Steve is a talented musician.

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!

For the last three years my mom and me have taken a painting class at Christmas time to add to our…read moreChristmas decorations. This is the first time we have went to Topsy Turvy and it was the best class we have been to. The owner, the artists and the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. Started with a blank canvas and left with my own little masterpiece. I highly recommend anyone looking for a fun night out visit this studio.

Incredibly cool museum inside this restored trolley station. I attended an open house here a year…read moreor so ago, and it was incredible. There are lots of interesting things to see in here if you like history ... Cheers!

This great little thing to stop in and chill. It's the old school history of Spa. It shows how the…read moreraise and fall of small town USA.

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! :)

This is the place that I needed when I was a kid. The bottom floor has water and wind related…read moreactivities and a bicycle course. The first floor has art related activities. The third floor is THE BEST. There are play areas related to farming, grocery stores, cafes, tv broadcasting, recycling, medical, building, auto...I'm sure I missed something. It was awesome! Def check this out when visiting.

Great hands on play for kids!…read more This place was a great experience for my kids aged 5 to 8. The free parking lot is right across the street from the entrance making it easy to navigate. After entering the main floor has a few small hands on art based activities. I highly recommend starting on the top floor and working your way down. The top floor has so much to do and we ran out of time before we could check everything out. The museum was clean and well organized. Lots of hands on activities for all age levels. Every kid will find something to enjoy. The shopping experience was one of their favorites. We spent about two hours but could have easily stayed longer.

You might be surprised to know that even though my husband and I are well into our forties, the…read morehighlight of our visit here was actually the playground area. They have these amazing slides and my very adult husband fully embraced his childish side and had to try them out. Was he waiting in line with small children for the experience? Yes. Did he go down one of the slides too fast and take a spill? Yes to that too! Did we still have a really fun time? Absolutely. It was pretty busy when we visited but once you start walking around you understand why. It's a great place to spend some time. There's an open green space and we saw lots of paths and trails that you could walk on. There's plenty of room for people to spread out and just enjoy their day. We didn't even know that the slide area would be there, but it definitely brought out our inner child and gave us a good laugh. This location is great for kids, families, couples or anyone that wants to enjoy a nice day outside and I definitely recommend trying the slides, but don't go down it like a water slide with your hands crossed in front of you or you'll pick up to much momentum and have a hard time stopping (or so I've heard lol) and make sure to hold on to the rail so you can slow yourself down at the bottom!

We had an amazing afternoon exploring LEAF, the Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park. All I can…read morereally say is what a treasure. Was in town for the day and decided to check it out and ended up spending about 2 hours here. My partner and I enjoyed the views, scenery, paths, and layout. It is October 12, 2023 and the weather was nice with added to a wonderful fall experience. Highly recommend checking it out.

Located just off of Rt. 77 on John Brown Road in the small Village of New Richmond, lies the…read moreHistoric John Brown Tannery Site and Museum. The museum is currently closed for renovations, but the tannery is open for public viewing. John Brown, the famous abolitionist, used to live and work here in this village from 1825-1835. The existing remains of his tannery are now nothing more than a one story stone foundation that you are free to walk around and explore. Several educational tablets are located on the grounds showing you photos of John Brown, the tannery itself, and provide some historic context about this interesting man. Worth stopping to see if you are in the area.

Little historical site really close to home. Beautiful stone architecture. Gives you a small…read morepicture of what it was like in such a revolutionary man.