Other soon-to-be retirees may have a different idea of how they want to spend their golden years.
Below, in no particular order, are 10 of the best places to retire in the Southeast.
Theyre also within driving distance of a major airport, across the state border in Jacksonville, Florida.
Danvilleshighly anticipated casinoopened at the end of 2024, but it’s still a place with small-town charm.
Litchfield Beach might just be the perfect place to retire.
Another green flag for Litchfield?
The number of hospitals and health care facilities in the surrounding area27 and 185, respectively.
What else makes Wheeling such a great place to retire?
Its hard to grow bored in a place as multidimensional as the Friendly City.
As far as affordability goes, lets look at the hard numbers.
Alexandria, Louisiana
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Alexandria bills itself as a small Southern city with big-city amenities.
Canoeing, kayaking, and birding are also popular activities.
Of course, theSunshine State as a whole is a popular choice for retirees.
Curious as to how youll stay busy in Sebring?
Paducah, Kentucky
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Paducahs biggest claim to fame is its creativity.
In 2013, it was designated aUNESCO Creative Cityfor its rich history of quilt-making.
Its cost of living is also an important factor.
For starters, its a favorite among outdoorsy types.
As far as affordability and other financial implications, Paris has a few things going for it.
Paddling in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, near Waycross, Georgia.Credit:iStockphoto/Getty Images
Waycross, a city in Ware County, Georgia.iStockphoto/Getty Images
The seven jets of the JTI fountain in downtown Danville, Virginia reference the city’s Tobacco Warehouse Distirct, which spans seven blocks.iStockphoto/Getty Images
Litchfield Beach, in South Carolina.Courtesy of Visit Myrtle Beach
Homes in a Wheeling, West Virginia neighborhood.Stan Rohrer/Getty Images
A crepe myrtle tree in bloom in Natchez, Mississippi.G. Douglass Adams Photography/Courtesy of Visit Natchez
Morris the horse, on a street corner in downtown Tryon, North Carolina, references the town’s equestrian roots.Courtesy of VisitNC
The city of Alexandria, Louisiana.Getty Images
The Sebring International Raceway hosts racing events each year in Florida.Philippe Nanchino/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images
Quilts on display at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky.Courtesy of Kentucky Department of Tourism
Paris, Tennessee’s historic downtown area.Getty Images
