8+ hour, 8+ min ago   (1129+ words) WorldAtlas Retirement in Spain is an attractive idea, but finding the right balance of community and livability requires a little digging. Across the country, smaller communities are the best option. There you can still find historic streets, beaches or mountain…...

19+ hour, 8+ min ago   (706+ words) Want to retire in Bavaria without the plane ticket? Leavenworth is the workaround, a timber-framed alpine village dropped into the Cascade peaks, where the festival calendar barely takes a breath and the median home value runs about $654,000. The Nutcracker Museum…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (309+ words) Florida, America's most-visited state, attracts over 120 million tourists each year for its endless sunshine, its wonderful beaches, and those always bustling theme parks. But for those looking for something different, the Sunshine State is also home to numerous small towns…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1255+ words) WorldAtlas California’s Pacific beaches and national parks barely scratch the surface. Some of the state’s most interesting stops are smaller, quirkier towns scattered along the coast, through Gold Country, across the Mojave, and in valleys most travelers simply drive past....

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (333+ words) Visitors should save time for the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. The train runs beside the Arkansas River through the Royal Gorge, turning the canyon into a seated sightseeing trip. A slower afternoon can go to the Museum of Colorado Prisons,…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1044+ words) WorldAtlas Quirky small towns across the Southern United States are home to such oddities as giant frogs, wild white squirrels, haunted hotels, and even a 40-foot catfish. Early sightings of the mythical Mothman bring believers to Point Pleasant year after…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (632+ words) Found along the Monongahela River in Monongalia County, Morgantown is home to West Virginia University. This may be of interest to retirees who may be eligible to take courses there at reduced rates. The Wiles Hill Community Center offers fitness…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (973+ words) The town's warmth peaks each summer at the Beaufort Pirate Invasion, a cheerfully chaotic weekend of reenactments and food vendors. The rest of the year, the friendliness is quieter but constant: a local will happily talk your ear off about…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (805+ words) WorldAtlas Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island attract many retirees looking to leave busy urban hubs for relaxing, safe towns. Using the Canada Crime Report, these six Maritime towns are all safe choices in more ways than one....