What is a good excuse to go to Erie PA? -

I really need to get to Erie to see my girlfriend because I haven t seen her since the summer. My dad won t let me go just to see her so I need a better reason to travel in that direction. I m working on a college visit but is there anything else that would work, or at least keep me there for a little longer? I m near Philadelphia now. Any new ideas would be appreciated. Once I go to Pennstate-Erie campus I can t exactly go back for a second visit. I m 17 and I have a car. I d rather not just run out there cold (no excuse) but I can if it comes to that.

There s a number of colleges in both the Cleveland/Akron and Buffalo areas, which are conveniently close enough to Erie that you could reasonably drop through these cities before/after an extended stay in Erie. Certainly if you re driving all the way out to these cities, Erie can be worked into the route. Penn State main campus is on the way to Erie, so can be Lock Haven, Clarion, Indiana (PA), PSU Altoona, Juniata, Bloomsburg, Bucknell, and I m sure many more colleges. Pittsburgh with all its colleges can also make a slightly less convenient detour. These don t really bring you to Erie, but at least give you an excuse to head that general direction.Also, Erie was a major historic site from the 1700s when USA, England, and France were all fighting over the Great Lakes...just in case you re immensely into early American history.

what is your career goal? might help with an excuseas Erie area has several colleges and universities if you need an excuse to check out the other schoolsbesides --Penn State BehrandMercyhurst GannonEdinboro

Tell the Pops that you are going Ice fishing with the buddies..