  In depth profiles of the 100 best cities and towns for active and fulfilling retirement lifestyles, as chosen by the editors of Where to Retire magazine. Essential information on climate, cost of living, taxes, housing costs, crime rates and health care. Personal accounts from those who have made the move illustrate each town's lifestyle, giving insights on cultural amenities, recreation, involvement opportunities and community spirit. America's 100 Best Places to Retire blends highly readable stories with statistical data, facts and phone numbers. | The Top 10: Best Art Towns, Best Budget Towns, Best Undiscovered Towns, Best Lake Towns, Best Beach Towns, Best College Towns, Best Mountain Towns, Best Small Towns, Best Four-Season Towns and Best Low-Crime Towns |
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
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Charlottesville, Virginia |
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Greenville, North Carolina |
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Greenville, South Carolina |
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Hendersonville, North Carolina |
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Hilton Head, South Carolina |
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Lake Havasu City, Arizona |
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
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Pinehurst, North Carolina |
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Port Townsend, Washington |
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San Juan Capistrano, California |
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San Juan Islands, Washington |
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Waynesville, North Carolina |
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Whidbey Island, Washington |
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