North Carolina Retirement Cities and Towns
NORTH CAROLINA'S SMALLEST RETIREMENT CITIES & TOWNS
NC's smallest retirement towns
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, is the oldest of five beach resort communities located along the 30-mile stretch of Bogue Banks, a barrier island between Bogue Sound and the Atlantic...
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Cars are prohibited on Bald Head Island, so residents and visitors use golf carts, bikes or their own two feet to go to dinner, the beach and retail stores or to visit "Old Baldy," the island's...
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Beaufort, North Carolina, is home to popular museums and historical sites, including the famous North Carolina Maritime Museum, which houses artifacts that date back to the time of the notorious...
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Nestled on the tidal plains in the southeast corner of North Carolina lies a small fishing village with a timeless legacy and a rich tradition. Situated between the bright lights of Myrtle Beach...
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Crossing the Snow's Cut Bridge from Wilmington to Pleasure Island and its largest town, Carolina Beach, is a breath of fresh air as you leave the noise and traffic of the city for the serenity...
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Located at the southern tip of coastal North Carolina, Caswell Beach combines two enviable elements: the beach life and the small town. Facing south, Caswell Beach is shielded from the busier tourist...
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Located on the western half of the Bogue Banks of the Southern Outer Banks, Emerald Isle was purchased in 1951 by seven local developers who wanted to build a family-oriented resort community...
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Located at the southern tip of North Carolina, the beach runs east-west, providing interesting and magnificent vistas morning and night. The sun seems to rise directly out of the ocean, then...
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Retirees who like to retain a close tie to the military forces enjoy living in towns such as Jacksonville. Not as large as its counterpart in Florida, the North Carolina coastal town is adjacent...
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Situated across from Beaufort on the Newport River near where it runs into the Atlantic Ocean, Morehead City is a mainland seaport rich in maritime past. In keeping with its rich history, the town...
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If the convention center is the jewel of New Bern, then its centerpiece is 13 Flags Over New Bern. Located downtown, this arrangement of flags was created in 1973 and contains the American...
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The Oak Island Lighthouse and Lifesaving Station was completed in 1958. One of the newest lighthouses in the United States, it is the second most powerful beacon in the world and can....
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Almost straddling the border of South Carolina and North Carolina, Ocean Isle Beach is one of North Carolina's southernmost barrier islands. Just over seven miles long, it is a favorite of retirees...
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By a quirk of history, the city of Southport, North Carolina, has retained its idyllic setting to this day. Had the city fathers had their way when the New World was still new, the sleepy little waterfront...
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There is plenty to do in St. James, which is dotted with parks and open spaces. Walking trails meander through wooded areas. And, since the Intracoastal Waterway is nearby, boating and fishing are...
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Recently, Sunset Beach has gained favor as a retirement destination. Because of its easy-going lifestyle, multitude of recreational activities and proximity to larger cities, Sunset Beach is drawing...
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Surf City, with an estimated population of just more than 1,700, is the largest of three towns on 26-mile-long Topsail Island, a permanent home for some people and a pleasant summer retreat for thousands of...
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Topsail Beach has some of the best restaurants in the area, serving everything from Calabash-style seafood and steaks to deli sandwiches, homemade ice cream and Southern breakfasts...
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Wrightsville Beach, one of two barrier islands in the mouth of the Cape Fear River, is unlike any other place in the world, a fact that brings considerable pride to its residents. By the 1840's...
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