Boulder named one of healthiest places to retire

The city of Boulder is among America’s Best Healthy Places to Retire, according to U.S. News.

The newsweekly cited amenities such as the Rocky Mountains, walking trails, farmers’ market, and city-staffed senior services and programs at two recreation centers that make Boulder attractive for seniors looking to live long and well. The abundance of active college students spur the seniors to stay young and healthy themselves through exercise and shopping at the many local natural-food shops.

The downside to retiring in Boulder is its cost of living, but golf isn’t so expensive, according to retirees interviewed for the article. And, with plenty of walking and bike trails to help them get around, they can at least save on gas or, as one interviewee said, they can stay home – they’re retired.

Other cities that made the list were:

• Bella Vista, Arkansas
• Green Valley, Arizona
• Issaquah, Washington
• Longmeadow, Massachusetts
• Portland, Maine
• Punta Gorda, Florida
• Reston, Virginia
• Walnut Creek, California