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Eufaula,
Alabama
Perched on a bluff in
southeastern Alabama, Eufaula beckons with
its lake culture, grand architecture, Southern
traditions and affordable cost of living.
Centre,
Alabama
Unhurried and affordable,
life in Centre, Alabama revolves around Weiss Lake, a spot
where the fish are always biting. Is this quiet town a
great place to retire?
Kearny,
Arizona (Brief
snapshot)
Located in
south central Arizona, Kearny started out in the
late 1950s as a mining company town, and mining
is still the economic underpinning. Kearny is a
remote place, but it has been growing and
attracting retirees.
Kingman,
Arizona
Kingman is growing and known
for its leisurely pace, sunny climate and outdoor
recreation. Is it a great place to retire?
Tucson,
Arizona
A gorgeous setting, a dry
climate, excellent senior services, very medical facilities
and a low cost of living are just a few reasons why people
retire in Tucson, Arizona. Are they enough?
Bella
Vista, Arkansas
Nestled in the rolling hills
of northwestern Arkansas, Bella Vista boasts
great amenities, a wide range of home prices
and styles and a low cost of living.
It is indeed a great retirement spot! Hot
Springs, Arkansas
Nestled in rolling hills and
known for its warm, soothing mineral waters, Hot Springs
attracts tourists and retirees alike.
Montrose,
Colorado
Surrounded by natural beauty, Montrose boasts abundant outdoor recreation,
clean air and a reasonable cost of living. Once a rustic high altitude
hamlet off the beaten path, these day Montrose is attracting a large number of
retirees. Should it? Englewood,
Florida
Mellow and
affordable, Englewood is along the Florida
Gulf Coast and boasts excellent water
recreation. Is it a great place to
retire?
North
Port, Florida (Brief
snapshot)
Originally established by the land development
company General Development Company, North Port has doubled in
size in the last ten years and is popular with retirees. It
has a lot of planned neighborhoods and is close to the beach but
not right on the sand.
Port
Orange, Florida
Along Florida's
northeast coast, leafy Port Orange (population
57,000) started out in 1867 and was for years
considered a southern suburb of Daytona Beach.
These days, it is a mostly middle class city in
its own right and has grown by 25% just within
the last decade. Is it a great spot for
retirement?
Athens,
Georgia
Athens, known as the
"Classic City" for its stately architecture, is home
to the University of Georgia and is a lively place for
retirement. Excellent medical facilities, an OLLI and an
affordable cost of living are just a few of its many
highlights.
Madison,
Georgia
Not far from modern Atlanta,
Madison is a showcase of an earlier time, with stately
antebellum homes and a small town pace. Nearby lake
recreation and a lower cost of living add to its considerable
appeal.
Thomasville,
Georgia
Southern charm, gracious homes,
bountiful roses and a reasonable cost of living are just a few
reasons why Thomasville, Georgia enchants nearly
everyone. It is a great retirement spot!
Galena,
Illinois
Galena, completely charming,
is often called "the town that time forgot."
It boasts beautiful homes, museums, wineries, spas,
galleries, art fairs and more. For a little place, it
is big on spirit and is a great retirement spot!
Manhattan,
Kansas (Brief snapshot)
Leafy Manhattan, also known as
the "Little Apple," is the home of
Kansas State University (24,000 students) and has
a distinct college town ambiance. It also
has a zoo, a nationally-ranked golf course, an
art museum (with several more on campus) and
lots of festivals.
Arnaudville,
Louisiana
Nestled along the bayou, deep in
Louisiana's Acadiana, Arnaudville is known for
its great food, toe-tapping music, friendly
residents and affordable living. It is a
great retirement spot!
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Natchitoches,
Louisiana
As the oldest permanent settlement in the
Louisiana Purchase, Natchitoches boasts a quaint European
flavor. Throw in an affordable cost of living, and you
have a great retirement spot.
Slidell,
Louisiana
Located on the north shore of
Lake Pontchartrain, Slidell is quiet, affordable
and boasts water recreation. Is it a great
place to retire?
Traverse
City, Michigan
Along the shores of Lake Michigan,
Traverse City is lively and affordable and boasts great outdoor
recreation, scenic beauty, a low crime rate and a top medical
facility.
Ruidoso,
New Mexico
In the high country of southern New Mexico,
Ruidoso boasts fresh air, beautiful scenery, a mellow lifestyle
and a reasonable cost of living. It is a great retirement
spot!
Silver
City, New Mexico
In rugged southwestern New
Mexico, Silver City receives a lot of attention as an
affordable place to live. Is it also a great retirement
spot?
Durham,
North Carolina (Brief snapshot)
Native Americans first established a trading post
in the spot that is now Durham, and white explorers first wrote
about the area in the early 1700s, calling it the "flower of
the Carolinas." Today it is home to Duke
University and has a thriving cultural and athletic
scene.
New
Bern, North Carolina
Located on North
Carolina's Inner Banks, New Bern is known for its
historic homes, affordable cost
of living and gentle, Southern pace. It is a
great retirement spot!
Rutherfordton,
North Carolina
A beautiful setting, an affordable cost of living and an
outstanding hospital are Rutherfordton highlights. Is it also a great
place to retire?
Bartlesville,
Oklahoma
A very affordable cost of living, good cultural amenities and
small town values are just a few reasons why retirees come to clean and
prosperous Bartlesville.
Aiken,
South Carolina
With its rich heritage,
equestrian and golf culture, fun arts community, stately homes
and affordable way of life, Aiken is attracting a lot of
retirees. And for good reason.
Lexington,
South Carolina
Nearby lake recreation, a good medical facility and Southern
hospitality are Lexington highlights. Is it a great place to retire?
Cookeville,
Tennessee
Located in
pastoral Middle Tennessee, Cookeville boasts
lake recreation, a strong community spirit,
impressive amenities and an affordable cost of
living.
Maryville,
Tennessee
Maryville is situated at the
foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and has a
rich quality of life at an affordable
price. Is it a great place to retire?
Pigeon
Forge, Tennessee (Brief snapshot)
Pigeon
Forge is a resort town just five miles from
Great Smoky Mountains National Park in eastern
Tennessee. It is a scenic spot, with
mountains all around, and attracts a lot of
tourists on their way to and from the Park.
Smyrna,
Tennessee
Nestled in rural
central Tennessee, outside of Nashville,
unassuming Smyrna is known for its quiet
atmosphere, small town values, lake recreation
and affordable cost of living. It is a
great retirement spot!
Corpus
Christi, Texas (Brief snapshot)
Corpus Christi was founded in
1839 as a trading post for Mexican revolutionary
soldiers. Today the city has
an eclectic population, from surfers and
military personnel to cowboys. It also has
a large
Hispanic population (60% of
residents).
Rockport,
Texas
Along the Gulf Coast, Rockport
is low key, affordable and a water recreation
haven. Is it also a great place to retire?
San
Angelo, Texas
An easy way of
life, friendly folks and a very affordable way
of life are just a few reasons why retirees come
to West Texas and the welcoming city called San
Angelo.
Colonial
Beach, Virginia
Once a wealthy beach resort, today Colonial Beach is slightly worn and affordable. Is it a place to retire?
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