There are many decisions we have to face as we move into a new town and get acquainted with new neighbors, find new friends and make financial decisions. To help you navigate MilitaryAvenue.com here is a map to find your way around your new community. Find your installation on MilitaryAvenue.com and then you will find newsworthy articles, information and local businesses in these categories:
Arriving into town
Find temporary housing while you find a permanent place to stay:
Lodging - Hotels
Grab a bite to eat as you arrive:
Dining: Everything from Fast Food & Carry Out to Sit Down Restaurants are listed on our site
Find a new home
Anything from a studio to a townhouse…:
Apartments & Rentals – Apartments
Perhaps a rental home is where you want to hang your hat:
Apartments & Rentals – House Rentals
Sometimes a PCS is only a couple of months. A short-term rental is a great alternative to finding a permanent place to stay for the family:
Hotels - Long-Term Stay
A Real Estate Agent can be your best guide to finding a new home in your area. After you find your home you can also find Inspectors, Home Insurance and much more:
Real Estate - Agents, Appraisals, Inspections, Home Insurance, Title & Escrow, Mortgages & Financing
Is it time to build that dream home?
Real Estate - New Home Construction
Or you might find a house that is For Sale by Owner
Real Estate - For Sale By Owner
Down to the nitty-gritty
Setup utilities at your new home:
Utilities – Cable, Telephone Services and much more: You will find a wide variety of businesses.
Computers – Internet Service Providers & Computer setup
Find a bank in your area:
Professional Services – Finances – Banks & Credit Unions
Find Employment as a spouse in a new area. Build your resume to market yourself to a new employer:
Employment – Resume Services
From Temp agencies to local major employers you can find an array of new opportunities for your area:
Employment - Employment Opportunities
If your job is transportable and you will be working from home at your new location then you will find many things that you will need under Employment:
Employment – Self Employment - from Office Furniture to Office Services
Find child care for your children. Remember, you cannot rely on the Child Development Center as there are usually long waiting lists to enroll:
Child Care - Child Care Centers, Preschool & Home Child Care
School
Sometimes public schools just aren’t the answer. You can find a variety of options on MilitaryAvenue.com:
Education – K-12 or Home School Resources
A move can be very difficult on a child. If you find your child has fallen behind in school look to a local tutor to help bring them up to speed:
Education – Tutors
Whether it is for yourself or a college aged dependent you can find colleges in your local area:
Education – Colleges & Universities
If you aren’t looking for a formal degree from a university there are a variety of options in Adult Education, from Real Estate schools to Bartender Schools:
Education – Adult Education
The Vehicle
From buying a new car … to repairing an old one there are car services abundant in our Automobile department:
Automobile – Auto Insurance, Auto Repair, Auto Sales, Car Washes, Gas Stations and more
If you are looking to take care of your motorcycle look no further then MilitaryAvenue:
Automobile – Motorcycle – Motorcycle Sales, Cycle Accessories, Cycle Repair, Cycle Safety Instruction
Setup your new home
If you need new appliances in your home or need to find a lawn-mower before your household goods arrive you will find a variety of military friendly stores in Home & Garden
Home & Garden – Appliances and Lawn Mower Sale/Repair
When the movers damage your kitchen table, or your family room couch has just taken one too many moves there are a variety of Furniture stores in our Home & Garden department
Home & Garden – Furniture: Furniture Repair, Furniture Sales, Piano Tuning and much more
Taking care of “Fido”
It is time for a new addition to the family & then some professional training:
Pet Care – Find a new pet, Training
Keep your family pet up to date with current shots, visit your local veterinarian:
Pet Care – Veterinarians
If you plan on taking a vacation or even the days that the movers and packers are there you can find a local pet sitter or kennel:
Pet Care – Pet Sitting / Kennels
Pamper your pup (or cat) or other family animal with new pet supplies or grooming:
Pet Care – Pet Grooming, Pet Supplies
Get out and enjoy the sites
Get out and enjoy the sunshine. We have a wide variety of outdoor leisure activities in your new area:
Leisure and Entertainment – Outdoor Activities: Includes everything from Paintball to Amusement Parks
If you want to stay inside on a cold rainy day you will find many indoor activities in your area:
Leisure and Entertainment – Indoor Activities: Includes everything from Bowling to Video Sales
Find tickets to local sporting event or a neighborhood play:
Leisure and Entertainment – Sports & Entertainment Tickets
Become part of the community
Becoming involved at a local church can be one of the easiest ways to get to know your new neighbors:
Worship Services
Take some time for yourself and meet up with some friends at a coffee shop or a local bar:
Dining – Bars & Pubs, Coffee Houses, Ice Cream Shops and more
To every season there are hills and valleys:
Health – Addiction Treatment & - Counseling
Find a local Military Association or Support Organization:
Military Associations & Support Services
Running around town
There are many reasons to hire a local attorney; from updating your will (a good idea at each new duty station) to family law issues we have a variety of military friendly & military knowledgeable attorneys on our site:
Professional Services – Attorneys
From tax time to thinking about your future, it is good to keep your finances in order:
Professional Services – Finances – Financial Planning, Investments, Tax Preparation
Professional Services – Life Insurance
Shop till you Drop (or better yet within your budget):
Shopping - Grocery – Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Grocery Stores, Fresh Meet & Seafood
Shopping - Books, Discount Stores, Gifts & Card Stores
Shopping – Apparel -Clothing, Shoes, Dry Cleaners & Alterations
Home and Garden – Department Stores
Shopping – Kids Corner – Kids Resale, Toys
Keep your computer running up to speed:
Computers – Computer Repair, Computer Sales & Rentals
Take Care of yourself
From an ear checkup to an eye checkup to filling a prescription, you can find a new provider in your area
Health – Audiologists, Maternity Services, Orthodontists, Dentists, Local pharmacies and more
Fitness – Martial Arts, Exercise & Fitness, Dance and more
Take some time for yourself
Personal Services – Salons & Barbers, Spas, Tanning Salons & more
Personal Services - Beauty & Skincare
Hobbies & Crafts – Scrapbooks, Quilting, Train & Car Models, and more
Take Care of your Home
You have made your house into a home and it is good to keep your place at its best.
Home & Garden – Carpet Cleaners, Home Improvement Stores, Household Cleaners, Service Contractors, Home Security, and more.
Take time to smell the roses
New flowers and garden supplies are the perfect touch to your own home:
Home and Garden - Greenhouse & Nurseries
If you need some help with your garden & lawn you can find a local service provider in:
Home and Garden – Landscaping, Lawn Care Providers, Irrigation Installation
Need to keep a pet in the lawn or just want some privacy
Home and Garden – Fencing
Make your backyard your oasis. Find play equipment for your children young and old alike
Shopping - Kids Corner – Outdoor Play
Take a Vacation
You do not need to travel far to take a vacation. In a new community you can travel a few miles to see new sites:
Lodging - Bed & Breakfast
Leisure & Entertainment – Car Rentals, RV Rentals, Travel Agents, Vacation Rentals, Campground & Parks
Plan a special event
If there is a wedding in your future, for yourself or your children, you can find service providers in our Special Event section. Don’t forget to look here if you are in charge of a unit party or need to find a dress for the military formal:
Professional Services - Special Event & Wedding Planning – Entertainment, Photographers, Reception Venues & Caterers, Wedding Consultants, Wedding Misc.
Dining - Bakeries
Shopping – Floral Arrangements
Shopping – Apparel - Formal Wear / Bridal Salons
Take care of your loved ones
From children to seniors there comes a time when someone you love needs special care. Find a variety of services for your family:
Health – Home Health Care
Apartments & Rentals – Senior Living
Time to move again
There are many things to consider as you prepare to move to your new duty station:
Moving Services – Moving Companies, Boxes & Packing Supplies, Truck & Trailer Rental, and Storage
Automobile – Storage
Automobile – Motorcycle – Motorcycle Transport
And don’t forget to look at your new duty station on MilitaryAvenue.com to find your way around another great military-community.
Do you have a military-friendly business that just doesn't fit in to any of our current categories? Let us know! We would be happy to review and potentially add it to our growing list of categories.