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12 Retirement-Friendly Retreats – Retirement & Relocation – Blue Ridge Living

Bristol, Tenn. The official birthplace of country music sits on the Tennessee/Virginia border, offering affordable cost of living, big-city conveniences in a smaller atmosphere and, of course, lots of live music. Bristol also provides recreational activities such as boating and fishing on nearby lakes, golfing and exploring caverns. Big draws: NASCAR races at the Bristol Motor Speedway and performances at

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12 Retirement-Friendly Retreats – Retirement & Relocation – Blue Ridge Living

Garrett County, Md. For nature lovers, Garrett County presents a variety of ways to spend time outdoors. Wisp Resort in Deep Creek Lake is the place-to-be for winter recreation. The lake itself beckons residents and visitors to boat, fish or swim during warmer months. Arts and culture are alive in Grantsville, where Spruce Forest Artisan Village showcases resident artists. In

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12 Retirement-Friendly Retreats – Retirement & Relocation – Blue Ridge Living

One of the spots I keep meaning to visit as we make our semi-annual run for the mountains… Mentone, Ala. High atop Lookout Mountain, this charming community in DeKalb County is the ideal starting point for exploring nearby mountains, canyons and caves. And Mentone sits just eight miles from DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon National Preserve. In town,

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Retirement-Friendly Retreat – Blue Ridge

From my favorite magazine comes an article on mountain retirement communities…. Blue Ridge, Ga. It’s a small town that has it all. The area has been dubbed the Trout Fishing Capital of Georgia thanks to places such as the Toccoa River. Other popular outdoor adventures include horseback riding, hiking, golf, whitewater rafting and boating. Downtown Blue Ridge bustles with folks visiting the

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