Boulder, Colorado, represents an ideal combination type community for many people in retirement. It is a college town with 32,000 students in the University of Colorado providing a vital presence. It has the Rocky Mountains for recreation. Its strong high-tech industry provides a good economic base. There are many cultural things to do. The area has a relatively mild climate…...

Retirement communities like Centralia in western Washington State offer the opportunity to live in the fast-growing northwest without the high price tag of Portland or Seattle. Centralia has about 15,000 people, a decided small town feel, and an interesting historic district. The Olympic Club Hotel is located within the city's Historic District. Centralia College has over 1,000 students. Centralia is…...

Franklin County is located in Northeast Texas, 72 miles southwest of Texarkana and 96 miles northeast of Dallas on Interstate 30.  Mount Vernon, the county seat, has been selected a Main Street City because of its historic preservation, museums, a diversified community of gifted artists, and a superb quality of life.  Franklin County (population just over 10,000) has been designated…...

Baby boomers looking for a retirement community in an urban environment should put Boston at the top of their short lists. Considered by many to be the historic capital of the U.S., Boston has just about anything that anyone could want. Its downtown is walkable, safe, and interesting. There are many parks and every kind of urban amenity - museums,…...