Are you overwhelmed with this list and that list of the best places to retire?
Don’t feel overwhelmed.
You see, the retreat places are already there; it’s just a matter of you making an informed decision about where you want to retire, based on the research and information available to you.
And of course, the ingredients of a retirement location, such as the economy, weather, cost of living, access to health care facilities, crime rate, social and cultural venues, and transportation, must be your deciding factors when choosing one as your retreat, to spend your golden years there.
Armed with this, I give you my own list of the best places to retire in the United States.
(P/S: The number in the list doesn’t mean the sort order. It’s just a convenient way to organize things)
1. Largo, Fla.
By itself, Largo is already a vacation spot. So you can also understand its appeal as a place of retirement.
Its famous place is the Largo Cultural Center, where many music festivals are held.
The diversity of people who live here gives rise to a wide range of tempting cuisines from Spanish, Portuguese, Italian to Mediterranean, Asian, Japanese, Chinese…
Largo sure has many things for you!
2. Ann Arbor, Michigan
It is a city blessed with beautiful landscapes with parks and beaches to enhance your sense of closeness to nature.
The pride of the city, the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater presents plays, concerts and cultural performances to whet your artistic appetite.
3.Franklin, Tenn.
It has its own unique small-town charm, supposedly a charm so appealing that it convinces people who have already settled elsewhere to come here.
The charm? Calm and relaxed life; clean and serene environment; low cost of living; relaxed and carefree lifestyle.
For scenery, Franklin boasts of scenic beauty with long stretches of rolling hills.
4. St. George, Utah
St. George has the most picturesque setting, located near Snow Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon.
It is a charming city with exciting new cultural features such as the Shakespeare Festival, the Tuacahn Theatre, and the Huntsman Senior Games…
5. Fort Collins, Colo.
This one seduces you with its unique combination of living somewhere between a city and a town.
Its main crowd draw is the Rocky Mountain National Park.
For shopping, dining, and the theater, stop by Denver, which is nearby.
6. savannah
It has an old world charm with many mansions, old oak trees, and walking trails.
The lifestyle here is easy and uncluttered, with plenty of places to relax and entertain.
7. San Antonio, Texas
It’s a mix of terrain and cultures and a bargain in terms of low cost of living (Note: home prices are $50,000 below the national average and there is no income tax). The city revels in the rich Mexican heritage, which infuses every aspect of life here, from food to culture to the arts.
It is also home to a dynamic business environment and offers excellent medical facilities.
Culture also abounds in San Antonio, from a rich ethnic feel to great arts and museums.
8. Gainesville, Fla.
The beautiful Florida sun; the wonderful warm freshwater springs where you can swim, fish or canoe; affordable housing and top healthcare facilities give you a quick idea if you want to retire here…
9. Portsmouth, New Hampshire
You’ll love the art galleries, boutiques, second-hand bookstores, and culinary seafood outlets.
Portsmouth is also a working port where tugboats and tankers dock along the Piscataqua River. Dating back to the 1800s, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is the oldest shipyard in the country and remains the region’s main economic engine.
10. Ashland, Oregon
Ashland is a welcoming town of 20,000 strange people, tucked away in the foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains in conservative southwestern Oregon.
It is the host of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (held each year from February to November). It is also home to numerous theaters other than the Shakepearian type.
Recreational activities are everywhere, from hiking and biking in 93-acre Lithia Park, a downtown oasis, to skiing and camping in the nearby mountains.
So, are you interested in exploring these best places to retire further?
Well, go for one of them if you feel it suits you.