Vicksburg, Mississippi could very well become one of the "hot" retirement communities in the years to come. This small town of just over 25,000 is located on bluffs overlooking the Yazoo and Mississippi Rivers. It has old southern charm with squares, tree-lined streets, riverfront casinos, and the Vicksburg National Military Park. The park commemorates General U.S. Grant's successful siege of…...

Durango is one of the most interesting small towns in Colorado. Not just for retirees, but also for young people (average age is 29).  Located in the southwestern part of the state, Durango has convenient access to at least 5 major ski areas including Purgatory (about 25 miles away).  The Animas River, a gold medal fly fishing stream, flows through…...

Hiawassee is a small town of less than 1,000 bordering Lake Chatuge (Hiawassee Lake is in NC).  The town is very close to the North Carolina and South Carolina borders. It has many activities from boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, community involvement, the list is endless.  There are local arts and crafts festivals, a county fair, gardens, music festivals and weekly music…...

Park City, Utah is a former mining town located in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains that is the perfect retirement community for active adults 55+. A charmingly restored mining town would be one distinction, but Park City has lots more. From its downtown it has a chair lift to the top of the enormous Park City Ski Resort. Robert Redford’s annual Sundance…...