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Are you close to retiring or of retiring age and interested in moving to a State, such as, Ohio? If so, you should know that you are considering moving to the state that has produced many famous characters, such as, Neil Armstrong, Paul Newman and Stephen Spielberg. Not only this, if you were to move to Ohio you will be able to experience all the great things that Ohio has to offer its visitors and residents alike. Let’s take a look at some of the things that will make Ohio THE state to live in. Climate – Ohio lies in the humid continental zone. The climate of Ohio is generally temperate and the winters are cold and the summers are mild in the eastern highland areas. Summers and sunshine are longest in the southern areas of Ohio. So, is the climate in Ohio conducive to your liking? Flora and Fauna – Ohio boasts of more than 2,500 plant species. Bigleaf magnolia, sourwood, pitch pine, pawpaw and various dogwoods are seen in the southeastern hill and valley region. Oak, maple, poplar and pine grow in various parts of Ohio. You will find many white-tail deer, minks, badgers, beavers, red and grey foxes, coyotes in the five wildlife districts of Ohio. Birds include the green-winged teal, the eastern great blue heron, woodpeckers and, of course, the state bird (the cardinal), and many more. Ohio should be ideal, if you are an avid outdoorsman. Economy – Ohio was ranked number 2, in 2010, as the best business climate by Site Selection magazine. The State was ranked 10th for best business-friendly tax systems in 2009, by The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council. The largest bioscience sector in the Midwest belongs to Ohio. This state is the largest producer in the whole of America for fabricated metals, plastics, rubber and electrical appliances. Things to do in Ohio Ohio is extremely proud of its heritage. There are many places to visit and things to do that will let you experience this state’s heritage and history. For example, take a trip back in time and explore the Underground Railroad, ancient Indian Mounds and lighthouses. There are also many museums, galleries and performing arts theaters that may interest you, if you wished for some entertainment. The people of Ohio love their sports! Major league football, baseball and hockey are extremely serious business in Ohio. You will be able to catch a game during the season, if you are lucky. Great news is that this State loves not just one sport. Ohio offers you a number of sports to enjoy. These include swimming, hiking, golfing, fishing, birding etc. Ohio is also a state that is extremely proud of their fine wines. This state grows their own grapes and makes their own wine. Take a trip from Cincinnati to Toledo to Cambridge, and you will see rolling vineyards all along the way. Don’t forget to stop and enjoy a taste of wine in Ohio. Living in Ohio If you are interested in living your retirement years in Ohio, and enjoy all these good things that this bountiful state has to offer, you should pay a visit to some of the active adult communities dotted along the state. There are 93 active retirement communitieslisted in our website, ActiveAdultLiving.com, spread across various cities in Ohio. Some of these exceptional communities are mentioned below: - Pioneer Ridge, Del Webb – North Ridgeville
- Designer Row at Morningside by K Hovnanian Homes– Lorain
- Woods at Weatherby, M/I Homes– Cincinnati
- Regency Park Encore, M/I Homes– Maineville
- Crossings at West Valley– Brunswick
These are just five great communities you will find in Ohio. Information on 88 more communities is available to you at ActiveAdultLiving.com. Our website will provideyou with information on various communities in Ohio and other states across the USA. If you need to relocate to your ideal retirement community, this is where you can find your best match. Visit our site, explore, consider and select, all online… that just leaves you to make atrip for a visit and make up your mind for good… and it may well be the State of Ohio that steals your heart. 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 such as Pioneer Ridge, Del Webb to relocate and settle down can benefit from the AAL website which provides precise and comprehensive information on various communities across USA. Like AAL 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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