"It might be Cedar Key, Fla.; Dillsboro, N.C.; or closer to the Bay Area, a little city (not town) called Paso Robles. That's according to a new guide from Travel + Leisure, " Discover the Best Small Towns in America for Retirees," which is based on data like cost of living, crime, healthcare availability and senior housing. "There's something about small towns that inspires nostalgia and the feeling that traditions are still thriving," writes Patricia Doherty. "Many retirees look for that type of atmosphere, whether it recalls their own history or a long-imagined ideal place to settle down. There are also practical reasons to move to a small town upon retirement, such as affordability, safety, wellness, culture and comfort-related preferences.""
"Sitting about halfway between San Francisco and L.A., Paso Robles made the cut due to its walkable downtown, warm summers and senior-friendly activities like golfing and wine tasting. Here are other places the magazine has deemed worthy of retirement. Travel + Leisure's best small towns to retire in for 2025 1 Greer, S.C. 2 Coolidge, Ariz. 3 Dillsboro, N.C. 4 Fredericksburg, Texas 5 Cedar Key, Fla. 6 Paso Robles, Calif. 7 Stroudsburg, Penn. 8 Mequon, Wis. 9 Bristol, Vt. 10 Hamilton, Mont."
A Travel + Leisure guide identifies small U.S. communities suited for retirees using data on cost of living, crime, healthcare availability and senior housing. The guide highlights towns that combine affordability and safety with wellness and cultural amenities. Paso Robles, Calif., is noted for a walkable downtown, warm summers and senior-friendly activities such as golfing and wine tasting. Other top picks include Greer, S.C.; Coolidge, Ariz.; Dillsboro, N.C.; Fredericksburg, Texas; Cedar Key, Fla.; Stroudsburg, Penn.; Mequon, Wis.; Bristol, Vt.; and Hamilton, Mont. The selections emphasize nostalgia, tradition and practical retirement needs.
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