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Best Apps for Students: Local and Social

What's Going On? Websites and Facebook Pages

Georgetown College
Facebook page for GC! Like it.
The Georgetonian
Georgetown College's own newspaper!
The News-Graphic
News in Scott County and Georgetown.
Georgetown/Scott County Tourism
Tourist activities and local events in Gtown
Scott County Chamber of Commerce
Community businesses and events in Georgetown.
Scott County Parks and Recreation
Programs and community events in Georgetown
Georgetown Farmer's Market
Buy locally grown produce and locally made goods at the farmer's market! Or just go look around!
Visit LEX
Facebook page for Tourism in Lexington and the Bluegrass Region
LexGo
Find local events in and around Lexington! This is the website, but they also have a facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lexgo/

Where to Eat?

GrubHub
Easy access to restaurant reviews... and, order delivery or takeout from the app!
OpenTable
Need to make a reservation somewhere for when your parents are in town? Many restaurants use OpenTable.
TripAdvisor
Great for finding reviews on all aspects of travel, but restaurants, too!
Yelp
Reliable reviews of local restaurants and more.
Zomato
Another good restaurant finder tool. Because we need more.

Stay Safe!

Circle of 6
App available for Android or iPhone. Circle of 6 is a discreet way for you to let your friends know where you are, if you need a ride, or if you are in an uncomfortable situation. A few taps will text them your exact location. Stay safe!