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So you’ve just moved into your new apartment - you’ve finally got your couch perfectly positioned in the living room, you’ve unpacked your bedroom and this place is finally starting to look and feel like home - it’s a great feeling. Now that you’re getting comfortable, it’s time to head out and explore your new surroundings. What’s the best restaurant in town? Where is the nearest gym?
If you have the time and don’t mind wandering, of course you can walk around the city and get the scoop of your surroundings. But, If the idea of spending a day without a direction doesn’t quite fit your fancy, you have options! There are plenty of apps for your smartphone that can direct you around your new city. This list, courtesy of renters.apartments.com, includes some of the best gadgets to find your way around your new city.
Yelp: The user review site is even handier on your smartphone. The app pinpoints your location and lists nearby restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping and more. Or, use the Monocle feature and hold your phone up in front of you to see nearby businesses appear in your camera’s view.
Shopkick: If you want to save a little money while you’re exploring, Shopkick may be the app for you. It will tell you what stores are nearby and what rewards they are offering at that moment. Once you’re in the store, log into the app and points will automatically load onto your phone. Points can be redeemed for gift cards, song downloads, Starbucks drinks and more.
Foursquare: Kind of a combination of Yelp and Shopkick, Foursquare can help you find a place to eat, drink or shop, and let you know which places are offering rewards for checking in. It can also help you find other types of attractions, like dog parks, food trucks, jogging trails and farmers markets.
Uber: If you’d rather explore your ‘hood on wheels rather than on foot, use Uber to get a ride in a jiffy. Use the app to set your pickup location on a map, and they will dispatch a towncar to your location along with an estimated arrival time. Your credit card information is stored, so you don’t have to worry about having cash or a credit card on hand, either.
Klikaklu: This new scavenger hunt/geocaching-type app guides users to different clues using GPS technology. Users can make their hunts public so other people can try them out, and successfully finding and photographing a clue results in rewards. Similar apps include Scavenger Hunt With Friends, Stray Boots and Huntzz.
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