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…...

Frederick is a town of about 60,000 in west-central Maryland. The city was an important crossroads in the Civil War and has several historical sites. The downtown is pedestrian-friendly and with shops and restaurants. Forbes magazine named Frederick's downtown one of the United State's "Greatest Neighborhoods" in 2010. The town is nicely laid out with a great infrastructure for walking…...

Sunset Beach is a small and affluent beach town of just over 3,000 people on the southern end of North Carolina. It is just north of Myrtle Beach and south of Wilmington.   The average age here (68) is relatively high, reflecting its popularity as a retirement spot. Other nearby towns on this site worth checking out include Ocean Isle Beach…...

Niantic is a small town on the Long Island Sound coast of Connecticut. This former fishing village between Old Saybrook and New London has about 6,000 residents and is on one of the nicest stretches of CT. Boating and fishing are fantastic from here, and so is the New England charm. The nearby towns of Stonington, Lyme, and Mystic are…...