North Carolina Named In ‘Best Towns For Retirement’ List

CHARLOTTE, NC -- When it comes to retirement, North Carolina ranks as having two of the best small towns for retireent in the south, according to Southern Living magazine.

Southern Living named New Bern, N.C. and Pinehurst/Southern Pines, N.C. in their list of best small towns for retirement in the south.

When describing New Bern, Southern Living noted its history. “This coastal Carolina charmer combines architecture and history with outdoors—from famed Tryon Palace to boating, golfing, and antiquing. Just don’t ask for a Coke; Pepsi was born here. If you enjoy an active lifestyle and love a coastal environment, put New Bern on your list of towns to check out,“ it said.

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“Golf. All day, any day,” the magazine said about Pinehurst and Southern Pines. “Almost everyone speaks Eagle-Birdie-Bogey here. The equestrian scene is just as strong.”

Here is Southern Living’s list of best small towns in the south for retirement:

• Aberdeen, Miss.
• Abington, Va.
• Athens, Ga.
• Auburn, Ala.
• Blue Ridge, Ga.
• Havre De Grace, Md.
• Lewisburg, W. Va.
• Maryville, Tenn.
• Nachitoches, La.
• New Bern, N.C.
• Onancock, Va.
• Ormond Beach, Fla.
• Paducah, Ky.
• Pawley’s Island, S.C.
• Pinehurst/Southern Pines, N.C.
• Rogers, Ark.
• San Marcos, Texas
• Summerville, S.C.

Photo via Town of Southern Pines