For Retirees, the Allure of College Towns

Why some retirees prefer bricks and ivy to sand and putting greens

By Rachel Koning Beals

September 30, 2011 RSS Feed Print

• Eastern Kentucky University Continuing Education & Outreach: www.ceo.eku.edu/communityeducation

• North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement, The University of North Carolina at Asheville: ncccr@unca.edu

• Elderhostel, Inc.'s Lifelong Learning: www.roadscholar.org

• Miami University's Scripps Gerontology Center: www.scripps.muohio.edu

• AARP: www.aarp.org

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I thought about this type move for myself last October. I began searching the internet for small towns near universities and I wanted to live somewhere very "green" meaning I love the pine trees and rain! I located Oregon State University which is about 1.3 miles from the City Center of Corvallis, Oregon. There are many cultural events in Corvallis, a farmers market and a river that runs alongside the town. My ideal place to relocate! Only thing stopping me is the fear of trying to do this alone!

Sandra of CA 12:47PM February 09, 2012