Florida’s sandy beaches and Arizona’s green golf links aren’t the only ideal places to settle down after retirement. As towns and cities across the country make themselves adaptable for aging populations, there are now more wonderful communities than ever before in every one of the 50 states to enjoy one’s golden years.
From coast to coast, each state offers dozens if not hundreds of recreational activities and historical landmarks, as well as parts of the year with enviable weather (if not all year). Some of these cities have been settling spots since the 17th and 18th centuries—home to European colonizers and Native Americans before them—while others are relatively new gated communities specifically planned out to attract retirees looking to live their best lives.
