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Welcome to North Carolina

It's a pleasure to introduce you to a collection of unique North Carolina destinations that all carry the important designation of being Certified Retirement Communities awaiting your exploration.

Carolina Fitness is Fun Fitness

The broad consensus that regular exercise is a positive in many facets of life is a delight to bring into reality in a state full of parks, mountains, beaches, great weather, and just plain fun.

Life on the Lake

Wesley and Janice Taylor once used their Roanoke Rapids Lake home as a weekend escape. Now, it’s their full-time retirement residence.

Coastal Region

If sunny days at the beach inspire you, consider that North Carolina has an estimated 200 days of sunshine with average temperatures around 70 degrees. Affordable communities and a wealth of activities make the coast a perfect place to live the good life.

Piedmont Region

Quality health care, sought-after urban amenities, professional sporting events, convenient travel, and more can all be found in North Carolina's Piedmont region. What more could you ask for in a future retirement location?

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Map of North Carolina Retire NC 2026

Welcome to North Carolina

It's a pleasure to introduce you to a collection of unique North Carolina destinations that all carry the important designation of being Certified Retirement Communities awaiting your exploration.
Man hiking in forest, exercise and fitness for wellness, healthy lifestyle and smile. Face, senior male and mature gentleman with backpack, smile and hiker in woods and fresh air.

Carolina Fitness is Fun Fitness

The broad consensus that regular exercise is a positive in many facets of life is a delight to bring into reality in a state full of parks, mountains, beaches, great weather, and just plain fun.
Roanoke Rapids Lake

Life on the Lake

Wesley and Janice Taylor once used their Roanoke Rapids Lake home as a weekend escape. Now, it’s their full-time retirement residence.
Winter Morning at Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

Coastal Region

If sunny days at the beach inspire you, consider that North Carolina has an estimated 200 days of sunshine with average temperatures around 70 degrees. Affordable communities and a wealth of activities make the coast a perfect place to live the good life.
Uptown Charlotte Dusk Skyline from First Ward 2

Piedmont Region

Quality health care, sought-after urban amenities, professional sporting events, convenient travel, and more can all be found in North Carolina's Piedmont region. What more could you ask for in a future retirement location?
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Departments

At Coopers Rock State Forest, new Stargazer cabins invite guests to look up through skylights and telescopes.
Country Roads

Even Closer to Almost Heaven

New Stargazer cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest offer a skyward escape in the mountains of West Virginia.

June 29, 2026
©Duncan Seaman
Country Roads

A Mountain Tradition Turns 90 

Visitors flock to Galax, Virginia, each summer for the Old Fiddlers’ Convention, a days-long celebration of Appalachian music.

June 29, 2026
Synchronous Fireflies
Creature Feature

The Light Fantastic

Fireflies are struggling with the effects of artificial light.

June 29, 2026

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