"You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you’re down there." ~George Burns
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July 19, 2024
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Picturesque and prosperous, San Luis Obispo is about 10 miles from Pacific Ocean beaches and is known for its nearly perfect climate, charming town center, academic vibe and complete lack of fast food drive-thru restaurants.
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Known for commercial and recreational fishing, nautical Port Salerno straddles the scenic Manatee Pocket on the southeastern Florida coast and is close to oceanfront beaches.
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Outside of Dallas/Fort Worth, wholesome Flower Mound sits along Grapevine Lake and has parks, miles of trails, well-tended neighborhoods, a nice library, and yes, a flower mound.
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On the northeastern Florida coast, touristy Jacksonville Beach has classic white sand oceanfront beaches, a beautiful golf course, a fun boardwalk and a long pier.
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Along the shores of High Point Lake, quiet Jamestown was founded by Quakers in 1816 and today is known for its nice little downtown, grand homes and historic sites.
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Along the southern Georgia coast, idyllic Jekyll Island is one of the Golden Isles and has 10 miles of soft sand beaches, gorgeous sunsets and an untamed quality (but with amenities).
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On the scenic northern Oregon coast, touristy Lincoln City boasts abundant outdoor recreation, casino entertainment, outlet shopping and seven miles of beach perfect for kite flying, whale watching, tide pooling and much more.
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Home to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Oxford boasts a literary vibe, academic stimulation, a historic downtown and an intense football culture.
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Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina about an hour from Asheville, cute, historic Morganton boasts nearby lake recreation, fun events and a nice downtown with wine bars, galleries, bookshops, eateries and more.
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Unhurried Melbourne Beach sits on a barrier island along Florida's Space Coast and is known for its beautiful stretches of oceanfront beaches.
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Built in a rimrock canyon carved by the Yellowstone River, friendly Billings was once a rowdy Wild West town but today boasts a symphony, craft breweries, an opera and other manifestations of modern sophistication.
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Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains in lush western Virginia, historic Abingdon has an active arts scene, an attractive downtown, relatively reasonable prices and more.
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Tucked along pretty Alligator Bay and Port Charlotte Harbor on the southwestern Florida coast, Port Charlotte is an easygoing, relatively reasonably priced town with miles of canals.
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In a canyon along a river deep in the spectacular Rocky Mountains, little Dolores is an outdoor adventure hub popular with rafters, cyclists, fishermen, campers and others.
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Tucked on a barrier island on the southern North Carolina coast, Sunset Beach is a quiet place with an oceanfront white sand beach, five golf courses, turtle talks and more.
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