Travelling to Erie, Pa in a few weeks. Where's the best place to stay near good food, clubs, shopping etc?

Try looking on tripadvisor.com. They have reviews by people who stayed there.

http://www.avalonerie.com/

looking for places to go

JR's Last laugh Comedy Club
http://www.jrslastlaugh.com/

JR's on the Bay/Sloppy Duck Saloon
http://www.sloppyducksaloon.com/index.html
(they have baby ducks in a pond)

Millcreek Mall
http://www.millcreekmall.net/home/index.ch2

Joe Roots Grille - no website - but great food

not sure if it will be open before you arrive but
http://www.sarasandsallys.com/index.php

If you like Greek food
http://www.gateline.com/107/story/475.html

Presque Isle State park

Lorrie Wildridge - west of the Walmart on West Ridge Rd

Brewie at Union Staion
http://www.brewerie.com/

the Staion Resturant
http://www.canterburyfeast.com/