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  • I moved back to Philadelphia after living in Grand Rapids for 9 months. Here are 5 things I miss — and 2 things I don't.

I moved back to Philadelphia after living in Grand Rapids for 9 months. Here are 5 things I miss — and 2 things I don't.

Gabi StevensonFeb 26, 2023, 17:59 IST

While I loved visiting the beaches on Lake Michigan, I wasn't always fond of the constant snow.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

  • I was born and raised in the Philadelphia area before moving to Grand Rapids for nine months.
  • I moved back to Philly in August, but there are a few things I miss about life in the Midwest.
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I thought the vintage and thrift shopping near Grand Rapids was some of the best I'd ever seen.

I frequently saw signs for vintage marketplaces all around the Grand Rapids area.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

The nearby beaches on Lake Michigan totally surpassed my expectations.

A trip to Oval Beach on Lake Michigan made for a relaxing day.Gabi Stevenson/Insider
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The small size of Grand Rapids made it easy to navigate and walk around.

The Grand Rapids skyline is a lot smaller than what I see when I'm driving into Philadelphia.Getty Images

Both Grand Rapids and its surrounding suburbs are clean, highlighting the nature around them.

The suburb of Grand Rapids where I lived had such pristine parks and streets.Gabi Stevenson/Insider
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I always had fun browsing the selection at Horrocks, an independent market with a garden center and vast beer selection.

Horrocks Market in Kentwood, Michigan, is so much more than just a market.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

One thing I don't miss is the particularly dry winter air, which caused problems for my skin and hair.

I had to slather on the moisturizer before stepping outside in a Grand Rapids winter.Gabi Stevenson/Insider
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The snow also kept me inside more than I would have liked.

This was a frequent view from my house in Grand Rapids.Gabi Stevenson/Insider
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