Spring in North Carolina feels like a fresh start: azaleas in bloom, farmers markets in full swing and perfect temperatures for everything from hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains to strolling along our scenic coast. It’s a season that invites you outside: Sip coffee on the porch, explore vibrant downtowns or hit the greens on some of the best golf courses in the country.
If you’re thinking about retirement, there’s no better time to experience what life could be like here. Our 18 Certified Retirement Communities offer the ideal mix of charm, amenities and opportunity, ensuring you can enjoy this season — and every season — to the fullest.
Come see for yourself why spring is just the beginning of something wonderful in NC.
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Washington
Washington, voted one of America’s coolest small towns, is a scenic and historic North Carolina coastal destination that sports a seafood trail, an arts trail and a James Beard-nominated chef at The Hackney.
Retire in Johnston County, where small-town living comes with a top-of-the-line healthcare system and close proximity to Raleigh’s urban center. And in spring, the JoCo area bustles with U-pick strawberries and farmers markets.
Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir offers retirees access to the outdoors, arts and culture, and healthcare services. Not to mention the numerous local restaurants, ice cream shops and cafes bursting with flavor.
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