By Katey Khaos

Meetup ~ from bookworm to social butterfly

Meetup.com is a popular website for to find people in your area and make activity-based plans. You can go hiking or running, watch movies, play music, eat dinner, bar hop or anything else you can think of. The app lets you search for these meetups, RSVP to them, view your own Meetup.com calendar and much more. If you really want to explore the city and make some new friends, this is definitely the app to for you!

Everplaces ~ the social travel guide

If you’re looking to find the hottest spots in the city based on your friends’ pr locals’ recommendations, then you’ll want to make sure that you have Everplaces on your phone. The app allows you to keep a collection of your favorite places, save new places you find, explore others’ recommendations, share with friends and the community, and much more.

YourExtraLife ~ game on

If Yelp hasn’t gotten you out of that boredom rut, YourExtraLife may be what you need. This iPhone app has a nifty way to help you get out of your comfort zone and live a little. Choose from five categories that will then present you with challenges. All you need to do is submit a picture to prove that you have completed that challenge and move onto the next one. Others will validate your photos, but don’t worry, you can also be a judge and validate theirs. What are you waiting for?

ParksNReviews ~ a way to unplug

Maybe you’re looking for some quiet time away from the city. ParksNReviews is an app that makes it easy and fun to find a place nearby to reconnect with nature. All you need to do is enter a distance and filter what type of park you’re looking for. This app is a great resource for a quick getaway!

Happy Hours ~ a cheaper alternative.

Happy Hours is an app that showcases a bunch of the happy hour specials in the city! You can click through to see a photo of the bar or restaurant and details such as the menu, location, amenities and what other people have to say. The happy hour ranks are based on the community, so don’t forget to vote up your favorite spots!

BONUS APP: For those who are adventurous and would like to take on a night in Boston!

UrbanDaddy ~ the all-in-one planner

Need an on-the-go recommendation for night life in a strange town? Tell UrbanDaddy what you need (drinks, dinner, dessert, dancing, etc.), who you’re with (boss, clients, colleagues, date, etc.), and set terms, such as “somewhere swanky” or “in the Euro scene.” The app spits out recommendations to meet your every need. Choose “Live a Little” for a result at random!