Colorado is finally catching on as a retirement choice and that's no surprise. With our stunning natural beauty, clean environment, endless recreation and top notch health care it's a great choice for a long and healthy retirement. A reasonable cost of living and favorable tax structure are more reasons so many seniors are making Colorado their retirement home. Also 80% of 50+ people say good health is the #1 requirement for a happy retirement.
Colorado’s Beautiful Outdoors
Colorado has an immense choice of outdoor activities, cultural events and social opportunities you will never run out of things to do. This makes it an ideal place for retirees. The state is blessed with two National Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park and Mesa Verde, numerous state parks, endless hiking in our National Forests and lakes galore. There are also lots of of cultural activities including historical museums, art galleries, and local theater companies. Breckenridge is home to the National Reparatory Orchestra and BreckCreate, Dillon has the amphitheatre, Silverthorne First Fridays and Frisco music in the park. Nearby Vail and Evergreen have summer Jazz Festivals. It seems like every town has it's share of markets, food and drink festivals and street parties. You'll never be bored.
Retiring in Colorado means plenty of healthy, outdoor activity year round.
In the summer when it's too hot in most of the country to be outdoors in mid-day in Summit County it's rarely over 80 degrees. That means you have all day every day to get outdoors and recreate to your hearts desire. Golf, boating, SUP, hiking, climbing biking on or off the road, etc. Additionally, there's two great public recreation centers with pools, tennis and workout areas. In winter we ski both downhill and cross country, snowshoe, ice skate and even fat tire bike. All that fresh air leads to a healthy body and healthy mind, and the 4th longest life expectancy in the country.
Colorado is a centrally located to explore the most exciting destinations in the western United States. You are a day's drive from Utah's national parks, Las Vegas, and the Grand Canyon. The best part is the beautiful journey to get there. Colorado is halfway between both coasts if you yearn for the sunny beaches of California or Florida. Hawaii and Europe are the same distance in either direction. The bonus of the year is that Summit County is only 90 minutes to Denver International Airport. You can get up in the morning, drive to the airport and be laying on your towel in the sand by afternoon.
Retiring in Colorado means experiencing all four seasons every year, with nearly 300 days of sunshine and plenty of snow for skiing. The state's high elevation and interior geography create a cool, dry, and invigorating climate that's perfect for outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and more. Whether you're picking wildflowers in the spring or hiking a mountain in the summer, Colorado has something for everyone.