Columbia has frequently been rated as one of the top retirement towns in the USA.  CNN Money included it in its 25 Best Places to Retire for 2009 because it has the amenities of city life, Southern Hospitality, a low cost of living, outdoor recreation, and a temperate climate. Consumer Reports compared the CNN Money list with the U.S. News…...

The old town of Summerville, South Carolina makes for an interesting retirement community. This charming community of 50,915 (2020 census),  has become a city and suburb of Charleston. It is near the coast and the attractions of that tourist destination. The fast growing region is also home to many planned developments designed for the many active adults 55+ who are…...

Crystal Beach is an unincorporated town near Port Bolivar on the southeast coast of Texas, in Bolivar County. The Bolivar Peninsula features 27 miles of pristine beaches, famous for fishing and camping. The Bolivar Lighthouse dates back to 1872. It is a popular destination for retirees as well as tourist destination. It is not far Galveston as the crow flies…...

Needham is a well-off suburban town of 29,000 near Boston.  It is home to the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, an engineering school.  A nearby town is Wellesley. Photo of Cutler Park, a state-owned nature preserve and public recreation courtesy of Wikipedia and Zenswashbuckler (public domain)....