3. Austin
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6 Reasons to Waltz Across Texas and Retire in the Hill Country
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If smaller towns aren’t necessarily what you’re longing for in your golden years, consider Austin, the Texas capitol. Home to the University of Texas at Austin, 2000+ restaurants to choose from, and a music and multi-media scene that will keep you rockin’ on instead of sitting in a rockin’ chair, Austin’s primed for making a home in your (ahem) ‘mature’ years. With a flourishing arts and cultural scene and live theater and musical events almost on the daily, never let it be said that you’ll need to spice things up. You may even be hoping for “Netflix and Chill” at least once a week after hitting the fantastic Austin sights, sounds and social mixers!
4. Georgetown
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Georgetown is synonymous with small town charm and a highly ranked university, making it just the right mix for a mellow and anything-but-morose place to retire. With your choice of golf, arts and entertainment, shopping and cultural activities, it’s no wonder more than 30,000 tourists make the trek there on an annual basis. But why settle for simply taking a trip there, when you can kick your shoes off and stay a while? With a population of 47,400, and ample surroundings that support the nature enthusiast in all of us (hiking, boating, swimming, and so much more), Georgetown rocks it as a home for your retirement in Texas Hill Country!
5. San Antonio
Setting the scene for unrequited love and yearning, San Antonio is not only the home of the Alamo, but also the namesake for the Bob Wills country classic “San Antonio Rose”. Saturated with historic sights and sounds, the city owes much of its flavor to the memory of love songs such as this, mixed with historic stand-offs, as well as its Native American, Spanish, and Mexican heritage and culture. Influencing the local arts scene and many of the city’s standout-festivals and celebrations, the history of San Antonio will have you singing the best of your final notes in aria fashion while you live out your swan song. A thriving downtown core filled with shops and restaurants, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and don’t forget the River Walk, this city easily works to both soothe your soul and put a swagger in your 65+-step.
