Sunbirds, stay where you are: Wisconsin’s Green Bay might just be where you want to spend your golden years. Titletown recently made a top list of places to retire in the United States, ranked by various measures that attempt to quantify how awesome for our nation’s seniors. And Green Bay, Wisconsin, made the top 50 best places to retire — though we believe it should have ranked even higher! Here’s why…
The rankings were published by U.S. News and World Report. Green Bay came in at #41 because of its “perfect mix of big-city amenities complemented with a Midwestern, small-town feel.” This Wisconsin gem beat out places like Boston, Miami, and Washington D.C.!
When it comes to quality of life, Green Bay has an oversized ace up its sleeve. A clue: this winning card is green and gold. Yep, the Packers were cited by the judges as a specific reason why Green Bay is a place to enjoy retirement. We couldn’t agree more!
If you haven’t been to Green Bay in a while, you might not realize how much the downtown has transformed. It’s incredibly pedestrian friendly. You won’t find a Port Plaza Mall anymore but you can ride a Segway!
The Fox River runs right though Green Bay. It’s increasingly become a recreational playground. Hop in your kayak – you’ll find boat launches throughout the city - or just enjoy river views from one of the trails or bridges.
There are also plenty of free or low-cost entertainment options, which makes the city a budget-friendly place to call home. For example, residents can take advantage of free admission days at places like the Neville Public Museum.
Green Bay was not the only Wisconsin Destination to make the list – Madison and Milwaukee also made the list. See the full list at U.S. News. And if those towns don’t feel like home to you, here are some Wisconsin cities with the best weather.
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