I moved to Grand Rapids after living in Philadelphia for most of my life. Here are 10 things I miss — and 2 things I don't.

Gabi StevensonApr 10, 2022, 02:13 IST

As a native to the Philadelphia area, I discovered what I was missed most when I moved away.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

I lived outside Philadelphia for most of my life before moving to Grand Rapids, Michigan, in October.
Although I like my new city, I definitely miss the history and hustle of Philadelphia.

My move from Philadelphia to Grand Rapids, Michigan, made clear exactly what I was missing — and exactly what I can live without.

Philadelphia will always be one of my favorite places in the world.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

Philadelphia has tons of weird museums (that even some Philadelphians haven't heard of).

The Fabric Workshop and Museum and Pizza Brain have some of my favorite exhibits in the city.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

I still have a Wawa-shaped hole in my heart.

I made a lot of midnight Wawa runs before I moved to Michigan.Getty Images

I miss having access to professional sporting events nearby.

Citizens Bank Park and the Wells Fargo Center are neighbors in South Philadelphia.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

The Jersey Shore was an easy drive from the Philadelphia area.

One of the beaches I went to most frequently growing up was in Wildwood, New Jersey.Getty Images

There are a lot of options for authentic Puerto Rican food in Philly.

The sign outside Boricua Restaurant in Northern Liberties translates to, "I'm Puerto Rican, just so you know!"Gabi Stevenson/Insider

Something I saw more in Philadelphia than I do in Grand Rapids is cool city fashion.

I wore this outfit while shopping in Philly in 2018 (L). I switched up my style for my most recent visit to the city in March 2022 (R).Gabi Stevenson/Insider

The view of the Philadelphia skyline always made me so happy.

The skyline of Philadelphia looks even better as night falls.Getty Images

The City of Brotherly Love has history everywhere you turn.

There are a lot of historical sites in Philadelphia, many of which are designated by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission with blue markers.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

A large, East Coast hub like Philadelphia has a hustle and bustle that I've been craving to experience again.

One of my favorite things to do in Philadelphia is going to festivals and street markets, many of which can be found in the Manayunk neighborhood.Bastiaan Slabbers/Getty Images

There's no shortage of late-night activities in the City of Brotherly Love.

R&D Cocktail Bar and Barcade in Fishtown are two of the many lively bars in the area.Gabi/Stevenson

One of the things I don't miss is traffic and parking.

Traffic can get even worse if there's construction on your way in our out of the city.William Thomas Cain/Getty Images

Something else I can do without is the lack of public restrooms in Philadelphia.

Use a port-a-potty if you can't find a restroom in Philadelphia.Bastiaan Slabbers/Getty Images

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I moved to Grand Rapids after living in Philadelphia for most of my life. Here are 10 things I miss &mdash; and 2 things I don't.