Finding things to see and do is a bit different when you live on the road — you're always out there so you have many more opportunities to see and do things, and if you travel to different areas regularly, the local attractions will be unfamiliar every time. A blessing and a curse of nomadic living! If you need to stay in one place, you might have the opposite problem and by plagued by boredom, especially if you live in a smaller vehicle.
You can find other nomads by attending events and attending gatherings of the nomad community.
Libraries sometimes have "cultural passes" to local museums, zoos, or galleries. Many museums and zoos participate in "reciprocal" or "exchange" programs that allow you to visit many different places for free or reduced cost as part of an annual membership. If you are low-income, many museums and zoos offer free or reduced-price memberships.
If your current city is a decent size and you will be staying in the area for a few weeks, consider getting an unlimited bus (or metro/etc) pass. Find the routes and then check RoadTrippers or similar for everything within walking distance of each stop. Park at whatever stop has good safe parking, and then ride to each worthwhile stop and do some exploring. Yes, you could just drive to various places, but by taking transit you can relax while en route. With the unlimited pass, you can just get off for an hour and sit in whatever coffee shop, museum, bookstore, etc. is nearby, and then hop back on the next bus.
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