Smithsonian.com's Guide to Cultured Retirement
Where do you want to live?
More and more baby boomers, just now beginning to (gasp) retire, are asking themselves that question.
So with the culturally-attuned Smithsonian audience in mind, we're building Where to Live Next, a virtual community about intriguing places to live.
We're kicking it off with an initial rundown on 15 towns and cities that offer compelling strengths and amenities.
We sought out cities or towns with their own distinctive character and charm, preferably with pleasant, close-in pedestrian neighborhoods; places where outdoor activities are within easy access; and most of all, places with rich cultural offerings, including museums, galleries and symphonies.
But this is just the beginning.
We urge you to tell us what you make of these selections. Can you add some local color of your own? Where do you plan to retire? Why? If you've already retired, what do you like most about your town? If you've got good pictures that reveal what's most vital about where you've retired or plan to do so, would you please send them to us?
Because Where to Live Next is meant to be a gathering place for those most discerning travelers and culture experts, Smithsonian.com readers.
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