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Green Bay, WI vs Erie, PA

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We moved here when I was a child some 40+ years ago. I left to go to school, returned for a job, left for another job out of state, returned to help family, left state  More

Grew up here. There's not as much to do as in a large city, but it's safe fun place full of nice people.  More

I've been living here since 2014 since moving from California and I've noticed that while there are some cool people here, most are rude and out of that group some are  More

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More