More people these days are choosing to save money on vacation by exploring their own city instead of going away. Whether you’re on a staycation or simply planning a day or night out on the town, discovering your city in a budget-savvy way can be interesting and fun. Believe it or not, one of the best ways to discover the sights and events that exist in your own backyard is with the use of apps for your Android mobile device. Check out one or more of these apps to find local events and sights in your city and enjoy a whole new holiday experience while saving money at the same time.
Android Apps to Find Local Events and Sights
Best Deals
Consolidate your search for the best deals in town with the app of the same name. Best Deals is an Android app that compiles, categorizes and ranks each day’s deals so you can peruse them all in one place. Find out which ones are most popular with other users to help you make your decision.
Foursquare
Learn about establishments near you as you uncover the discounts and deals they’re offering. Use this app to check-in wherever you are and see where other local Foursquare users are. View user ratings and gain easy access to savings at shops, restaurants, movie theaters and other places you wish to explore.
ValPak
Your mother probably saved money with the ValPak mailers and you can save money and discover your city with the app by the same company. Purchase ValPak Deals and share them with your friends via text or email so you can all enjoy discovering your city together.
Groupon
Rediscover your city over and over with the Groupon app for Android. You may never have realized how many opportunities there were to have fun, be entertained or get pampered within your city, but Groupon will help you find them. Use their featured deals for special savings as you try a new establishment in your city.
LivingSocial
Streamline your social life and home town explorations with Living Social. This Android app helps you find great deals in your city according to your lifestyle. Search for deals for families, singles, or plan an adventure with friends.
Seize the Deal
For those who like to plan the day of and need to stay within a strict budget, Seize the Deal is a great app to have on hand. Each daily deal offers you at least a 50 percent savings, which you can purchase through the app and then share with family and friends.
Rough Guides
Be a tourist in your own city using the Rough Guides app. Use this app and its GPS capabilities in conjunction with any of the other apps to find recommended places and sights to add to your itinerary.
Plan your outing
These apps can be used to help you plan your day or night out on the town at the beginning of the week or the beginning of the day. Choose the latter if you prefer spur-of-the-moment activities and the former if you wish to plan ahead. It’s likely there are many places, events and points-of-interest in your city that you’re not even aware of; using one or more of these Android apps can help you discover your home town in a way you never have before.
Author Bio
Jessica is a bargain shopper at heart and loves exploring her surroundings. With the help of mobile apps and coupons, she can do just that! She loves to find the best deals and share them with you!
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This sounds very clever. I wonder, do they make it for iPhones as well?
I’m sure there are similar apps for the iPhone in the App Store Robert! Thanks for stopping by.