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…...

New Port Richey is a town located on Florida's west (Gulf) coast just above Tampa.  At one point it had aspirations to be a mecca for wealthy people or movie making, but did not succeed.  Although certainly many people choose to retire here, it tends to be more of an all ages community....

Fayetteville is a small city of about 200,000 in south central North Carolina.  The city is the home of one of the largest army bases in the U.S., Fort Bragg. The 82nd Airborne is headquartered here.  Fayetteville State University's presence makes this a college town. Although the military is by far the biggest economic and cultural force in the area,…...

Amherst is a small town near Lake Erie that is west of Cleveland. The population is just under 12,000. It is known as the sandstone center of the world for its many quarries; the stone was used in grindstones and in local buildings. Photo of "Sandstone Center of the World" marker courtesy of Wikipedia and Chris Light, Licensed under CC…...