Best Places to Retire in the US
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Are you looking for a city or town to relocate to when it is time to retire? Strangely enough - while many of the "optimum" retirement cities are in Florida - the top ones are not. This list will give you an idea of where to start looking.
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1.
Durham, NC
thanks to Duke University's Senior learning program and excellent year-round weather, Durham is now the number one location for retirement in the US.
56 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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Tucson, AZ
350 days of sunshine a year make this one of the sunniest spots in the world, not to mention in the US. Combine the sunny days with the programs offered at the University of Texas and the world renowned golf courses in the area, and you have it made.
48 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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Austin, TX
Lots of warm days and sunshine, spectacular golf courses, low taxes and a high cultural base. What more could you want?
43 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
4.
Hanover, NH
The home of Dartmouth College, there is top notch health care, senior learning programs through the college, and lots of outdoor activities.
36 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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Huntville, AL
Besides the architecture, Huntville has the University of Alabama which has one of the top ranked senior programs in the country. Did I mention the weather? It's warm!
36 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
6.
Lexington, KY
This quaint college town offers the best of both worlds - rural settings and cultural activities.
29 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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Bellingham, WA
This college town is humming with life and culture. There are top-notch medical facilities avaiable and an international airport on the outskirts.
21 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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St. Petersburg, FL
11 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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Paris, TN
8 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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Fort Myers, FL
7 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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Ashville, NC
6 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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Boise, ID
6 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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Prescott, AZ
6 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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Sarasota, FL
4 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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Dallas, TX
3 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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Winston - Salem, NC
3 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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Pheonix, AZ
2 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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San Francisco
2 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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Miami, FL
1 point - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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San Diego, CA
1 point - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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