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The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

The series is back for how to get plugged into your new city! We talked about living in NYC, Boston, Chicago, and SF, and now it’s your turn, DC!
Let’s talk about how you can conquer DC with these 5 quintessential tips and tricks to maximizing the Capitol experience. And no, it doesn’t entail anything politically scandalous. But you might get hooked on reading and following these sites, so watch yourself.

You’ll be so hooked on these sites, your friends will wonder why.

Concerts, Music, and Eargasms – DCDecibel
Looking to get “in” with the concert scene in DC? Head over to DCDecibel, where 4 music fanatics of DC post about concerts happening in and around the Capitol. You’ll always know what’s going on tonight, tomorrow night, or even in 2 months from now, and with prices and locations. With shows from DC-based bands Paperhaus, Shark Week, and Young Rapids to ticket giveaways for big name concerts like Keith Urban, DCDecibel will fulfill all your concert-going needs.

Calling all Brunch-aholics – Bitches Who Brunch
Check out this sassy and totally awesome blog by Becca and Cori Sue, true Washingtonians who can help you navigate the brunch scene in DC to cure last night’s hangover and catch up with new friends. Men of CMB, we highly recommend using this website to impress your next date with your great taste in brunch hot spots and culinary skills in the kitchen.

For the eco-friendly (and broke) – Capital Bikeshare
New to DC & can’t afford a car? Capital Bikeshare has got your back – with 1800+ bikes and 200+ stations in the DC and VA area, you can conveniently check out a bike to get to work, run errands, and meet up with friends. Whether you need a bike for 1 day, random days, or all 365 days, Capital Bikeshare has many affordable options to accommodate all DC bikers.

P.S. Check out CabiTracker so you know where empty bike stations are located to park your bike!

Kevin Spacey approved.

Fall in love with DC via WeLoveDC
Locally owned and curated by real DC locals (though all are writers, they all come from a diverse background of web designing, programming, secretary-ing), WeLoveDC blogs about all things DC. You’ll never go hungry for news and updates on DC sports, food, transit, and of course politics if you follow this site. Best of all, they have a section dedicated to food truck tracking, so you’ll literally never go hungry.

All things artsy & free – Free in DC
For all things arts and culture, FreeinDC is the best blog source for checking out cool, free, and affordable things to do in Washington DC, VA, or MD. Updated on the daily about events happening later that same night, FreeinDC will help you make the most out of DC and embrace spontaneity in your new city.

Short on Jackson’s? Don’t sweat it. FreeinDC has got you covered with things you can do with Hamilton, Jefferson, and Washington.

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

Hey recent college grads,
Stressed about moving to a new city? We got you covered! We’re going to be launching a series of blog posts over the next week on how to get plugged into your new city and enjoy all the hidden gems it has to offer. Our posts will cover the major cities that Coffee Meets Bagel is also in – NYC, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, LA, and SF.
We’re starting off with the first city we launched in – the Big Apple. While it sounds, well, big and intimidating, these 6 local websites can help you get adjusted and channel your inner Jay-Z.
Hail down a cab with Hailo Cab
The name tells all – this mobile app lets you hail a cab from wherever you are in New York so you don’t need to do the awkward arm-wave-flag-down for a cab. Best of all, if you don’t have a credit card or cash on you, Hailo Cab stores your credit card information so once you hop out of the cab, you’re charged and emailed a receipt.

You probably don’t want to resort to this. Hailo can help!

Conquering Public Transportation – Embark NYC Subway Map
Taking the subway is an essential part of being a New Yorker. Fortunately the Embark NYC Subway app is here help you navigate the city. It even works without a signal so you can use it underground.

What district should I live in? Urban Compass
If you don’t know which part of NYC you want to live in, this website is the first place to look. Urban Compass allows you to view listings and set-up appointments to view apartments in different neighborhoods of the city.
Bike Sharing Service – CitiBikeNYC
With all of the hustle and bustle that happens in NYC a car may not seem like the most ideal thing to own. A bike is better, but what if you can’t afford one or can’t fit one into your apartment? CitiBikeNYC is a 24/7 bike sharing service that can be accessed through hundreds of stations located in the city. Whether it’s just a one-time deal or a constant need for you, CitiBikeNYC is available to all.

CitiBikes are on the rise! But disclaimer: this is how you should NOT treat your CitiBike.

Restaurants – Immaculate Infatuation

You’re hungry, it’s late, and you don’t have time to sift through pretentious restaurant reviews to find a good spot to dine at. Immaculate Infatuation is a restaurant review blog curated by real NY locals and working professionals like yourself for any type of cuisine, neighborhood, or outing. This way you don’t have to go soul searching for that romantic date spot all by yourself. Kick off your summer in NYC by downloading Immaculate Infatuation’s Guide to Killing It This Summer.

Free Concerts & Events – myFreeConcertNY

Follow @myfreeconcertNY for the latest and greatest in free concerts and great deals in and around New York City. There are also opportunities for free giveaways to major concerts, such as Governor’s Ball, to more local events, such as the Bacon Bash II, to fulfill all of your concert going needs.

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