NC COLLEGE TOWNS TO RETIRE TO
Across the nation, an increasing number of people are retiring to college towns. The atmosphere of college towns is extremely attractive to retirees, and why not? If you think about it, you get a little bit of everything in a college town--cultural activities, athletic events, educational opportunities, and excellent medical facilities--which make them perfect places to retire.
It's no wonder that they are becoming some of our most popular retirement destinations. Below are just a few of our favorite North Carolina college towns.
ASHEVILLE, NC
Although not strictly a "college town," Asheville is home to the University of North Carolina-Asheville (UNCA) and the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement (NCCCR). So in this case, it fits the bill! We'll talk more about the NCCCR in a bit.
Located more than 2,000 feet above sea level in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the motto in Asheville is "altitude affects attitude." And the attitude is wonderful in this beautiful city. No wonder it consistently appears on lists of the best places to live in the United States.
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