The college town of Princeton, New Jersey, is the perfect retirement community for many baby boomers. The town (population 15,000) is picture-perfect with the ivied campus of Princeton University (established in 1756) as the centerpiece to an exquisite downtown. The graceful streets feature first class shopping and restaurants. The cultural opportunities in Princeton are superb because of the university and…...

The largest city in Montana, Billings has just over 100,000 residents. Nicknamed the Magic City, it is located in south central Montana. The city has numerous attractions including an extensive park system with jogging and bike trails, cultural institutions like the pictured Alberta Bair Theater, and several colleges including Montana State University-Billings. The city is growing and the economy unusually…...

Lakewood Ranch is the largest multi-generational master-planned community in the U.S. encompassing 48 square miles and located in both Manatee and Sarasota Counties. With a population of over 30,000 and an average age of 45, Lakewood Ranch is made up of over 20 villages, a Town Center, over 150 miles of sidewalks and trails, community parks, farm land, lakes and…...

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…...