Retire
If you’re looking for a place to retire that has an abundance of leisure activities coupled with the necessities of city life and affordable housing, then the Minneapolis-St. Paul area should definitely be on your radar. Despite the current economy, the residential areas within the Twin cities is considered as “thriving;” which means a home investment might still be a possibility (unlike struggling areas such as Detroit and Las Vegas). If seasonal weather is still valuable to you to witness the color and temperature changes, that’s a sure bet as well since the beautiful city is surrounded by natural beauty and forests that will reflect the changing seasons just as nature designed them. Quality of life is enhanced by the area’s 400 golf courses, 70 state parks and four national parks as well as white water rafting, fishing, and walking trails. And should you want to come in from your nature quest, you’ll be met with cultural outlets such as professional orchestras, dance companies, opera, several art museums, and abundant live music found in jazz, blues, country and rock clubs. Shopping is like none other with the Mall of America so nearby and afternoons can be spent enjoying the science museum or the zoo (or both!). And since the state is consistently rated as one of the healthiest in the country, you can bet you’ll be well taken care of. So look to the land of 10,000 lakes as an ideal place to retire with its quality of life and superb health care system just waiting to welcome you during your next life transition.