Things to do with the family or a good area to fish

Sunday I have to go up to erie. My fiance wants to go along with me so we figured wed make a day out of it with our son. Which area would be good for me to fish while they stay in the car and watch so we dont have to worry bout taking him out into the cold air? What other things besides fishing would you reccommend we could do. I only know fishing and eating any ideas?

I have to go up saturday nite for a meeting, then sunday she said why dont you catch a couple steelhead so we have smoked fish for out xmas party coming up and I have to pick one up from last weekend because poor richards west ran out so I got a ticket. Its great because SHE recommended bout going fishing. We got a dvd player in the jeep so shell sit in the back with Linden watch seasons of coach or golden girls on dvd. But I said well maybe you can do some shopping at the mall and she liked that idea but she hates spending money I have to say go ahead and get that before she finally breaks down and gets it. Also shes afraid to buy our son anything because hes growing so fast.

went to college for a bit in erie, go to splash lagoon at the holiday in and take a dip in there indoor water park if you got the cash. also there are some nice shopping malls?

What nightowl said, It's the truth.
Save the fishing for another day.

Kyler congrats on the new baby!  The fishing hasn't been great but you could fish the big hole at my house.  You can pull the car right up to the hole. You'd be maybe five yards from the car.  PM me for more details.  Brad

"Self, I think I need to leave the fishing stuff at home for this trip to Erie." 
 
I'm sorry but thats just not possible during steelhead season

I know a lot of guys look down on the basin at Walnut, but it is an exact fit for what you need. Your family can watch you fish and there are always fish to be caught in the basin. Also, you can position yourself so you can watch them. That parking lot is pretty safe during the day. Black jigs under a bobber or emeralds under a bobber should get you a couple. Good luck!
 

kyler, don't listen to these guys... you know your wife, and if she suggested you go fishing, then go fishing.
Not all women like to go shopping.

My hubby will out fish me quite often, I sometimes get bored if I'm not catching anything after awhile, or my back starts to hurt, so I occupy myself by taking pictures or catching up on reading. I've sat in the car quite often while he kept fishing, and no, he doesn't ever pay for it later. I'd be more angry if he suggested I go shopping all day while he went fishin.

When we were there over thanksgiving and couldn't fish, we went to see an Erie Otters game. it was only $12 a ticket for seats right behind the penalty box and it was a good game. they broke a 16 game losing streak in overtime lol
But I think all of their sunday games are away. might be something to do on saturday night.

As Bughawk suggested, the Tom Ridge center is free, and I picked up a brochure when we were there in August, it sounds like they have some pretty cool programs and events.
http://www.trecpi.org/

I also like to check out the art museum and glass growers gallery when I have nothing else to do... so if she likes artsty stuff, there's that.

It depends on the weather, but if she can bundle him up in one of those carriers someone else mentioned, she could go for a walk.

Thanks everyone for the ideas. That tom ridge center sounds interesting. Now heres the thing she doesnt want me fishing hours at a time. She said she wont mind me showing her some places letting me fish and take pics. letting linden get some air but not to much because it is to be cold. fish another spot. Go for lunch and maybe check out tom ridge center. then do a little more fishing and then go eat dinner and head home. I hope this weekend isnt as crazy with fisherman as last but who am I kidding its the weekend its always insane. Shes never been to erie and with a couple job opportunities Ive been offered a chance to move to the area and what to show her how beautiful an area(around fairview and girad) it is, and how much better it is then johnstown. She gets to read these post to so she gets a chuckle out of some of the post saying "shes setting you up" who knows maybe shell want try fishing for them next year. 

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Now heres the thing she doesnt want me fishing hours at a time. 
 
 

 
That's where I'd get in trouble, Kyler.  If the fishing was bad, I'd want to fish just a little longer and make one more cast.  If the fishing were good, I wouldn't want to leave!
 
 

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IMAO   Gee give the kid a break guru.

If she doesn't want you fishing hours at a time, you know it'll be torture for you!  
 
My wife is awesome about giving me time to hunt and fish, but there are times when she says, "Go ahead" when I know she doesn't really mean it.  I usually go anyway and end up paying for it later. 
 
Last weekend was great though.  We left the kids with some friends for 2 nights and spent all day Saturday and Sunday fishing in Erie.  She said, "Hey, if you're going to have an affair, I want to meet the other woman."  She met her, and I think she kinda likes her.  Had an awesome time together sharing something I love with her, and as much as I love fishing with my buddies, fishing again with her was even better.  Before we had kids, she'd always go hunting and fishing with me.  She's not addicted to it like I am, so we didn't fish from sunrise till sunset, but we put in about 6 hours each day. 
 
Then to top it all off, got to go hunting Monday (alone) but took her to her first Steeler's game Monday night.  Good stuff. 

Here's the real setup. Why not take her shopping for new fishing gear....

kyler, I've been to Johnstown a handful of times, and I've been to Erie alot... I'd much rather live in Erie.
We've considered moving to Erie, and still might someday.
You or your wife can pm me, if she wants to chat some more.