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Tubac,
Arizona
Situated near the southern Arizona border,
about 40 miles south of Tucson, the small artsy village of
Tubac is a former fort
on the Spanish frontier and was once Arizona's largest
population center. Today this desert oasis attracts
tourists and artists, not to mention retirees, in search of a
mellow lifestyle amidst chic boutiques, top-notch
restaurants and lots of sun and blue skies.
San
Diego, California
The Golden State, while perhaps not as golden
as it once was, still draws people, including
retirees. And San Diego, with its 70 miles
of beaches, vast array of cultural and
recreational amenities, average crime rate,
historic districts, very good medical
facilities, strong senior services, lovely
bayside setting and nearly perfect climate, can
be hard to resist.
Punta
Gorda, Florida
Punta Gorda is tucked along the shores of southwest Florida's Charlotte Harbor,
the state's second largest harbor and a gateway to the Gulf of Mexico. It
is also home to a large retiree population and known for its pretty waterfront,
boating culture, golf courses, affordable housing, low crime rate and
outstanding medical facilities. It is indeed a great retirement spot.
Portland,
Maine
Portland, Maine is a robust New England
seaport rich in history and saturated in Yankee common sense
and practicality. It also boasts a thriving arts and
cultural community, an excellent medical facility, an
outstanding restaurant scene, good senior services, an
impossibly quaint waterfront district, wonderful
architecture and a dash of modern sophistication.
Eugene,
Oregon
Sixty miles from the Oregon coast,
aid-back Eugene
draws retirees seeking a vibrant city with excellent
health care, lush surroundings and a strong sense
of environmentalism. Home to the leafy
250-acre University of Oregon, the city also ranks
highly when it comes to the arts, outdoor
recreation and cultural diversity. For anyone
considering retirement on the West coast, Eugene
is worth a look.
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Austin, Texas
On the edges of the Texas Hill
Country and along the Colorado River,
unconventional and slightly offbeat Austin was
once a lone settlement on the Mexican
frontier. Today it boasts an educated,
diverse population, outstanding cultural
amenities, a healthy downtown, very good medical
facilities and lifelong learning opportunities
at the flagship campus of the University of
Texas. Retirees seeking Texas hospitality
and a lush locale will want to take a peek at
this appealing city.
Burlington, Vermont
Situated along the shores of Lake
Champlain, one of the largest fresh water lakes in the United States,
Burlington, Vermont is a picturesque
New England college town that receives rave reviews for
it beautiful scenery, plentiful outdoor recreation, bohemian ambiance and a high quality of
life.
Charlottesville,
Virginia
When Thomas Jefferson retired, he
came to Charlottesville, Virginia, and it is easy
to understand why. Tucked in lush, hilly
terrain, this college town (home to the University
of Virginia) draws retirees seeking a vibrant
ambiance, a location steeped in history, a mild
climate and access to excellent health care.
Port
Townsend,
Washington
Located on the Olympic Peninsula
and surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty,
Port Townsend is a seaport with maritime
character, striking architecture and beautiful
waterfront setting. Throw in a low
crime rate, lots of outdoor recreation, a cute
down town and plenty of events, and Port
Townsend makes a great retirement spot.
Jackson,
Wyoming
South of Yellowstone National Park and
nestled in dazzling mountain scenery, Jackson, Wyoming
boasts a chic, rustic flavor, abundant outdoor recreation,
dry air, sunny skies and beautiful homes. This high
altitude hamlet was originally discovered by fur trappers
but today is home to retirees seeking Western traditions and
a high quality of life.
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