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Most baby boomers look for a change in their lives when they find their nests empty. This can be a change of lifestyle, a change of hobbies or even a change of home. Some may even consider uprooting themselves and moving to a whole new state. This is an exciting and, often, right decision for many of these 55+ adults. If you have always wondered about making the “move” and considering Pennsylvania, let us back you up on that choice… by showing what a terrific state this is. Climate – The climate of Pennsylvania varies by areas. For example, the southwest Ohio valley and the southeast Monongahela valley experience the warmest temperatures for a longer period. The mountainous terrain of Pennsylvania is obviously colder and experiences the most amount of snowfall. Western areas, especially those near Lake Erie, experience quite a bit of snowfall in winter. Geography – Pennsylvania is bordered by New York, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey. It is the 33rd largest state and has a land area of 44,820 square miles. The highest point in Pennsylvania is Mt. Davis and the lowest is the Delaware River. Economy – This state can boast of a highly successful economy. Pennsylvania has fifty Fortune 500 companies, and is home to the Bank of North America which was founded in 1781 in Philadelphia. The state’s largest bank and 6th largest in the entire USA, PNC Financial Services, is also based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Things to Do and See – Pennsylvania has 120 state parks. This makes Pennsylvania a state brimming with outdoor recreation opportunities. Hiking, golfing, scuba diving, horseback riding and mountain biking and cross country skiing, and wildlife watching are all possible when in Pennsylvania. The splendor and beauty of the fall foliage can be only be experienced at Penn’s Woods, where you will find more than 130 species of trees, shrubs and vines that add to the riotous colors of fall. Almost all the state forests and parks are open to fishing. You can enjoy the great outdoors to the best of your abilities only in Pennsylvania. If you are interested in a bit of history about Pennsylvania, you can visit the official Betsy Ross House where the original stars and stripes were sewn. You can also visit the field where Flight 93, on September 11, 2001, crashed with its 40 passengers and crew members. Art can be admired at the Philadelphia Museum of Art where there are more than 227,000 works of art for your admiration. A drive into Lancaster will enable you to experience life at its stress-free limits and take in the activities of the Amish and see some of the country’s oldest towns and villages. Pennsylvania has so many sights to see and things to do that you will not be able to complete all this in just one or two days. This is why you need to move to Pennsylvania on a permanent basis. This way, you can spend your retirement days taking in all that Pennsylvania has to offer. There are 340 active adult communities in Pennsylvania. These communities are built with you in mind. Some are 55+ age-restricted active adult communities and others are age-targeted or age appropriate active lifestyle communities. They are developed with comfortable and sturdy homes located in some of the most beautiful areas of Pennsylvania. If you visit some of these communities, you will definitely wish to relocate to Pennsylvania. A few of these communities deserve mentioning: - The Villas at Foxfield– Garnet Valley
- Pine Manor– Carlisle
- The Preserves at Cumberland Village– Gettysburg
- The Villas at Cattail– Hanover
- Alden Place– Cornwall
You can obtain further information on Pennsylvania’s active adult communities by visiting AtiveAdultLiving.com. This website enables you to get a closer look at some of the active lifestyle retirement communities we have for you in Pennsylvania and all across the United States. With few mouse clicks and keyed in phrases, you can select a range of communities to fit your lifestyle or price bracket. So, get surfing and find your perfect Active Adult Community today. Author: Lisa LaCount writes articles courtesy of ActiveAdultLiving.com, the most comprehensive source of information on Senior living communities in the web. You will find over 5800 listings of 55+ communities in this web site. Those interested in locating an ideal 55 community to relocate and settle down can benefit from the AAL website which provides precise and comprehensive information on various communities across USA. Like ActiveAdultLiving Facebook page or follow us on Twitter at 55ActuveAdults for alerts and posts on lifestyle, price, type of houses and promotions.
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