17 Little Things You Will Miss When You Leave Ann Arbor

3. Ordering a #2

Zingerman’s Reuben: corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing from @zingermansdeli in Ann Arbor 😍 | Photo Creds: @julia_denhoff #thedailybite #zingermansdeli #foodporn

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Despite all the deliciously awesome options on the Zingerman’s Deli menu, it’s the classic Rueben that will forever haunt your taste buds. Even hearing the word Zingerman’s makes you drool.

4. First day of warm weather on the Diag

Sprawling out on the grass and watching the froshies try to avoid stepping on the Block M is an Ann Arbor tradition, as is trying to kiss your sweetheart under the Engineering Arch while the “homeless guy” serenades you with his harmonica.

5. Showing visitors the Law Quad

Yep, by now you could basically pass for a campus tour guide. The law library is underground for a reason and you take great pride in sharing that fun fact with all visiting guests. Oh, and be sure to look closely at those gargoyles…

6. Huron River float trips

in Huron river’s calm waters the kayakers at dusk stalk the setting sun, stir the proverbial pot and disturb the gods. #annarbor #puremichigan #a2photos

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Every Ann Arbor summer needs at least one trip down the Huron River departing from Argo in your canoe, kayak, tube, or floaty. And of course you would crack open a six pack of Natty Ice with your most recent crew of misfits.

7. Incredibly harsh hockey chants

You never brought your mom to a Michigan hockey game for a reason, but you sure do miss them. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH SEE YA! CHUMP, DICK, WUSS, DOUCHEBAG… You know the rest.

8. Trespassing and skinny dipping at Pickerel Lake

As you well know, Ann Arbor has tons of hidden pools that highlight your curves in the moonlight.

9. Soul Club at The Blind Pig

No other dance party will ever top this one. End of story.

10. Late summer U of M Marching Band practice

Hum along, enjoy the emptiness of Ann Arbor in August, and get ready for the epic half-time show being practiced by the band. MJ’s “Thriller” dance never looked so good!

11. Hippy Hash

There’s no better hangover cure than some greasy, delicious Hippy Hash from Fleetwood Diner. Eating in a train is pretty cool, too.

12. Pinball Pete’s

Let’s face it, we never really outgrow arcades. And, if you’re lucky enough to have a friend who is working the prize counter, your tickets are going to go a long way.

13. The Michigan Theater

Its marquee will forever remain an image in your mind (and probably a lot of your photos). And so will the graffitied alley next to it. Not to mention all the brilliant films and productions you saw there.

14. Front porches

There has never been a more versatile space. Beer pong tournaments, poetry readings, late-night make-out sessions, early morning coffee talks, music festivals, it’s all happened on your front porch, no matter the weather. And damn, you miss it.

15. Colliders

The OG of fro-yo, if you will. None of these new fancy-schmancy chains will ever hold a candle to Rod’s. Even Devin Gardner thinks so.

16. Browsing your local bookstore

@bammamamma gettin summadat knowledge sonnnn #dawntreaderbooks #annarbor #michigan

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You know you miss the weird shit you used to find on the shelves of local shops like Dawn Treader Books. And, we all know you cried when Shaman Drum became a Five Guys as well.

17. The people

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The students. The faculty. The locals. The sports fans. The tourists. Eccentricity and intellect (and occasional debauchery) fills the Ann Arbor air. Try as you may, you know you’ll never be able to recreate it elsewhere.