Winchester is a small town in southern New Hampshire of less than 2,000 people. Keene and Brattleboro are the nearest towns. Outdoor activities like hiking, snow shoeing, and good skiing are all relatively close.There is at least one active adult community in the area. Photo of Congregational Church in 1910 courtesy of Wikipedia and Hugh Manatee; photo of Conant Library…...

Helena is the capitol of Montana. It is located in the central part of the state. The town got it start as a gold mining town and there are still mining interests here. Several small colleges are located here, including Carroll College. The area offers excellent recreational opportunities. The area has been growing rapidly from people seeking out lower cost,…...

The college town of Iowa City, Iowa is one of the most literary communities for active adult retirements in the U.S. It has won numerous awards as "Best small city", "most enlightened town" etc. Home to the University of Iowa, this small but growing city of 67,000 has a wonderful history of culture, particularly when it comes to the craft…...

Nestled in the southwestern corner of North Carolina, Franklin serves as the southern gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smokies. Franklin is a favorite retirement and relocation spot for people of all ages, especially those who like the mountains and outdoors.  Many people have vacationed in Franklin only to dream of retiring here.  Hiking, rafting, fishing, kayaking, tubing,…...