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How to Explore Your New City

BeltmannSo you’ve just moved to a new city and want to see what’s out there. The newness might seem overwhelming, and you’re not sure where to start. Now that your San Francisco movers have all those boxes unpacked, it’s time to start exploring the city! Start with these tips when checking out your new city.

Use social media to ask for advice. Hopefully, you’ve got at least a few friends in your new city that are ready to give you tons of suggestions. But even if you don’t, some of your Facebook and Twitter friends have probably visited the city you’re living in. Post something asking people for all the best spots in your new city are, and you’re sure to get a few decent suggestions.

Drive around aimlessly! This might sound absurd, but it’s an excellent way to get to know the layout of your city. Take a few glances at the map, note the main roads, and take off. Give yourself some time to explore and see which roads lead to where, and familiarize yourself with your surroundings. Just be sure to be cautious, and beware of sketchier neighborhoods if you live in metropolitan areas.

Google it. At the end of the day, Google is never short on opinions. Just type in “best parks in…” and type in your city, and the internet is sure to bring us plenty of options. In fact, you may even find several “best of” lists that do the searching for you.

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