You Have Relocated Now What

You took the BestPlaces quiz and found the best place for you to live.

Now you're relocating and you need to know how to become a part of your community. Don't worry - we've got you covered!

Using the following online platforms, you can discover cool activities and amenities in your area, keeping in mind cost of living!

Online Platforms for things to do:

• Meetup
• Eventbrite
• Facebook groups and events
• Reddit (check out your local city's subreddit and make posts to ask questions)
• Atlas Obscura
• Geocaching
• Trip Advisor
• Yelp
• BestPlaces (Take to the comments in the places of your choice to discover more from locals or add information of your own!)

Networking and Socializing:

Become a "regular" at various places like coffee shops or restaurants, which can lead to meeting other regulars and staff, and learning about the community.

Getting out into the community, such as going for a walk, going to a restaurant, or window shopping, to meet people and learn their interests. You might find something you didn't know about!

Checking out the city or state's tourism guide and "acting like a tourist" in your own town or state (e.g., using Travel Portland, Travel Oregon, Travel Maine).

Check out the full video on YouTube to learn more about how these tips can build friendships and community - and let us know your thoughts in the comments!