Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Leelanau County...A Great Place to Retire


With the recent downturn in the stock market and the economy, many people believe their plans for early retirement or just retirement have been dashed. However, an article in the July 26th issue of USA Weekend.com mentions that many people in their fifties are purchasing their perfect retirement home. This article ranked Traverse City, Michigan #4 in The Top 5 Places to Retire.


Leelanau County is essentially an extension of Traverse City and has so much to offer retirees. Beautiful lakes and rivers to buy your dream retirement home, as well as a plethora of things to do and see. There are many festivals and art walks each year. History is easily explored in various museums and in Historic Fish Town in Leland. Take dance lessons at the Old Art Building or visit the wineries to learn more about local wine and how it is made. the list of things to do is much to long to list!


If you have not seen the Leelanau County Chamber website, it is a great place to collect information about this area. Visit http://www.leelanauchamber.com/ to see the calendar of events, find local businesses and things to do in Leelanau County. You will be amazed to see how much is available to you in one of the Top 5 Places to Retire.

No comments: