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Talking Rock
Talking Rock

Talking Rock Ranch is in the heart of the high-country community near Prescott, AZ. Here, people will meet and seek refuge for recreation...

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Rarity Bay
Rarity Bay

Waterfront Golf Living that is situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Rarity Bay is a residential waterfront community located in East Tennessee. Here...

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Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch
Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch

Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch in Florence (just East of Phoenix) offers vast resort-style amenities, plus the onsite ASU Lifelong Learning Academy...

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Solivita
Solivita

Solivita is the Younger Next Community. It's a large active adult community of beautiful new homes near Kissimmee in south Orlando and close to the major theme parks...

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Arlington Ridge
Arlington Ridge

D.R. Horton, Inc. at Arlington Ridge is the best valued 55+ active adult golf community in the Central Florida area. We offer two collections of home designs and eleven stunning floor plans...

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Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

Hot Springs Village AR has been recognized as a "Top 100 Master Planned Community" in Where to Retire Magazine for its resort amenities and natural beauty...

 
 
 
Savannah-GATop Retirement Communities
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What Savannah-GA is like for active adults

Savannah is one of the most beautiful cities in America.  This city of 132,000 was planned in England before it was settled, and is a testament to the idea of urban planning. It is laid out in a grid with frequent squares; homes and stores are placed along the squares. It is a popular tourist destination as well as being home to an area popular with retirees. Each year almost 7 million tourists visit Savannah. Like any city it has its marginal areas... more >>

State: GA

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Environment: Urban, Suburban, College Town, New Urban/Master Planned

Reno
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What Reno is like for active adults

Reno, "The Biggest Little City in the World",  is the 4th largest city in Nevada with a population of about 220,000. It is near the slightly smaller city of Sparks in the northwest corner of Nevada. Reno came to fame in the 20th century when people from the east, particularly New Yorkers, came here to get a quickie divorce. Gambling is very important to Reno's economy, although it is no longer the gambling capital of Nevada... more >>

State: NV

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Environment: Urban, Suburban, College Town, Mountain, Desert, Outdoor Oriented, Singles


Johnson City
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What Johnson City is like for active adults

Johnson City is a fast-growing town and area in extreme northeastern Tennessee.  The area is becoming popular for retirement because of its low cost of living and its friendly, welcoming people.  Johnson City is near Kingsboro and Jonesborogh, and only about 60 miles north of Asheville.  There is plenty of great recreation in the area and nearby mountains... more >>

State: TN

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Environment: College Town, Mountain, Small-mid Sized City

Antigua
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What Antigua is like for active adults

Once a major capital of the Spanish empire, today Antigua is one of the most beautiful and tranquil small cities in Central America. Gorgeous colonial houses line cobblestone streets that lead to the Parque Central. Here, a large town square is always filled with mingling youthful Guatemalan couples, tourists taking a break and people watchers. An impressive white colonial cathedral sits on one side of the park, with a palace, smaller churches and several small museums rounding out the square... more >>

State: GUATEMALA

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Environment: Urban, Mountain



 
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