Best Places to Retire in North Carolina

North Carolina is full of charming towns with unparalleled scenery and has become one of the top states for retirement.  Onlyinyourstate.com recently made a list of the 10 best towns in the state to retire. Among the list of desirable locations is Bald Head Island at number 3. After saving up the majority of your life for the golden years of retirement, Bald Head Island is an ideal spot to kick back and relax. It’s accessible only by boat and has about 300 full time residents. The Island has miles of sandy beaches as well as maritime forests and preserves. It also boasts the oldest standing lighthouse in the state, Old Baldy. Also on the list are Asheville, Cashiers and Highlands. Great weather, hiking, shopping and restaurants contribute to the appeal of these top towns. We can see why Bald Head Island made the list!

Published on Tuesday, September 22, 2015