You’re retired, so why not spend the next few years in a town or city that you will thoroughly enjoy? There are lots of things for retirees to do around the globe, but only a few places within the nation that really cater to those that are retired. Below, you’ll find some of the most popular retirement destinations along with a brief description of each spot. All of these towns have many activities that have been devised specifically for seniors.
Concord, New Hampshire: full of sprawling mountains and lots of gorgeous scenery, this New England state is home to some of the top private schools in the country. Since you are retired, you can easily enjoy all of that Ivy League splendor from the town of Concord. This town may get rather chilly during those winter months, but you are sure to know your neighbor’s on a first hand basis, and you can bet that you’ll be welcomed into your favorite diner by name every morning. Concord is one of those small towns that are perfect for walking around and enjoying the smaller things in life.
Lawrence, Kansas: when most people think of Kansas they tend to think of flat plains, but Lawrence is on the eastern part of this state – in short, no plains in sight. Lawrence is largely a college town that happens to be just perfect for retirees. If you enjoy walking around town, shopping, stopping at a local coffee shop, and taking it easy, Lawrence is the town for you. In an all Republican state, Lawrence is the one Democratic town making it laid back and easy going.
Peachtree City, Georgia: if you want to live an active life during your retirement, Peachtree is the town for you. With more than one dozen golf courses, this town prides itself on having public tennis courts, lots of senior workout gyms, shopping centers that can be accessed with golf carts (yes, you read that right), and plenty of middle class neighbourhoods that are perfect for any retiree home.
From the east coast to the west coast, and even down south, you can find just about any great town for your retirement. Visit one of the areas listed above, and you’ll soon see why these are some of the top retirement spots in the nation.