The Best Way to See a New City

January 18, 2016

You’re moving to a new city, but you feel a little overwhelmed with how you’re going to go about getting familiar with your surrounding. Here’s your game plan — some traditional and some not-so-traditional.

1. Get a Local Perspective. If you have a realtor, ask them write the following things on a piece of paper: favorite pizza, best place to catch a sunset, where to picnic, favorite activity for each season, best place for brunch, best place to watch a game, a place only locals know about and where you can get the best meal in town. If you don’t have a realtor, you can get the same information from your bartender, barista or waiter at a local restaurant. Be sure to tip well!

2. Go on a Ride. Grab a bike and hit the streets. Whether it’s your own or a rental, a bike is a really fantastic way to first meet a city. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells up-close as you breeze through neighborhood streets and cut through side alleys. Ride through town on a lazy Sunday afternoon or right during the dinner rush for a different perspective on where people meet and which restaurants have the best smelling menu.

3. Look at Google Maps: Check out the “satellite” view on Google Maps to get a bird’s eye view of your new city. Notice things like elevation and bodies of water – mark some spots to explore when you jump in your car next.

4. Take a Ride: Some cities offer helicopter rides that allow you to get a narrated tour of the city from the sky. This is an exciting way to quickly understand the lay of the land.

5. Take a Tour: Sign up for a tour of your new city. It’s a great way to learn the history and culture of your new town. Ask the chamber of commerce or visitor center about your tour options, some cities go a step further and offer culinary experience tours that could also help you decide where to go for the best local fare.

Moving to a new city will always give you a new outlook on life. Enjoy this new adventure and if you’re ready to find a moving company to help you make the leap, let us give you a free moving quote: https://www.beltmann.com/new-jersey-movers/

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