Are you swarmed with this list and that list of best places to retire?
Don't get overwhelmed.
You see, the retirement locations are already there; it's just a matter you make an informed decision to choose which place you want to retire to, based on the research and information that's available to you.
And of course, the ingredients of a retirement location such as the economy, climate, cost of living, access to healthcare facilities, crime rate, social and cultural spots and transportation, should be your deciding factors in choosing one as your retreat, to spend your golden years there.
Armed with this, I'm giving you my own list of the best places to retire in the US.
(P/S: The number in the list doesn't signify the order of ranking. It's just a convenient way of organizing things)
1. Largo, Florida
By itself, Largo is already a vacation spot. So, you can understand its lure too as a retirement place.
It's famous spot is the Largo Cultural Centre, where it hosts many music festivals.
The diversity of people who lives here brings to birth a wide range of tantalizing cuisine from Spanish, Portugese, Italian to Mediterranean, Asian, Japanese, Chinese......
Largo sure has plenty of goings for you!
2. Ann Arbor, Michigan
It's a town blessed with beautiful sceneries with parks and beaches to enhance your sense of nearness to the nature.
The town's pride, the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, features plays, concerts and cultural shows, to whet your artistic appetite.
3. Franklin, Tennessee
It has its unique small town charm - purportedly a charm so alluring that it coaxes people who have already settled elsewhere, to come here.
The charm? Peaceful, lay-back living; clean, 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, nestling close to the Snow Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon.
It's a charming town with attractive novel features of cultural life such as the Shakespearean Festival, the Tuacahn Theatre and the Huntsman Senior Games.....
5. Fort Collins, Colorado
This one entices you with its unique blend of living somewhere between a city and a town.
Its major crowd puller is the Rocky Mountain National Park.
If you want to shop, dine and visit theatre, drop by Denver, which is nearby.
6. Savannah
It has an old world charm about it with lots of mansions, old oak trees and walking trails.
The lifestyle here is easy and non-cluttered with plenty of places to go for relaxation and entertainment.
7. San Antonio, Texas
It's a blend of terrain and cultures and a bargain in terms of low cost of living (Note: Housing prices are ,000 below the national median, and there's no income tax). The city basks in rich Mexican heritage, which infuses every aspect of life here from food to culture and arts.
It also houses a dynamic business environment and provides excellent medical facilities.
Culture also abounds in San Antonio, from rich ethnic feel to great arts and museums.
8. Gainesville, Florida
The gorgeous Florida sun; the wonderful, warm freshwater springs where you can swim, fish or canoe; the affordable housing and the best health care facilities, give you a quick idea whether you wanna retire here........
9. Portsmouth, New Hamsphire
You'll love the art galleries, boutiques, used bookstores and seafood cullinary outlets.
Portsmouth is also a working waterfront where busy tugboats and tankers dock along the Piscataqua River. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, which dates back to the 1800s, is the oldest shipyard in the country and still a main economic engine of the region.
10. Ashland, Oregon
Ashland is a cozy town of 20,000 odd people, tucked in the foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains in conservative southwestern Oregon.
It's the host to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (hold each year from February through November). It also houses numerous theatres besides the Shakeperean type.
Recreational activities are everywhere, from walking and biking in 93-acre Lithia Park, a downtown oasis, to skiing and camping in nearby mountains.
So, are you keen to explore further these best places to retire?
Well, go for one of them if you feel it suits you.
