{"id":98889876,"date":"2017-06-19T15:33:39","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T19:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98889876"},"modified":"2019-07-18T12:58:31","modified_gmt":"2019-07-18T16:58:31","slug":"summer-cities-that-are-great-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/summer-cities-that-are-great-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Cities That Are Great for Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reaching retirement age doesn\u2019t mean resigning yourself to the rocking chair for the rest of your life! For many, the golden years are their most active and offer a chance to embark upon all those adventures they put on hold while building a career and raising a family when they were younger.<\/p>\n

We took a look around the US and found these seven cities to be among the very best for chasing your dreams and enjoying your travels as a senior this summer.<\/p>\n

Anchorage, Alaska<\/h2>\n

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The gateway to wild Alaska and its National Parks and the port of call for some of the world\u2019s best cruise ships, Anchorage<\/a> tops many a senior\u2019s bucket list. The chance to witness moose, bears, and\u00a0orcas\u00a0without even leaving city limits makes the friendly Alaska town the perfect base for marveling at some of the world\u2019s natural wonders and reflecting on the highlights of your own life.<\/p>\n

Boulder, Colorado<\/h2>\n

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\nIf a so-called \u201csenior moment\u201d for you might include horseback riding, whitewater rafting, or mountain hiking and if you also enjoy dining adventures and a touch of urban sophistication, you\u2019ll have big summer fun in Boulder<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You may also enjoy reading:\u00a0The Tips Every Senior Solo Traveler Should Know<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Honolulu, Hawaii<\/h2>\n

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Aloha! Paradise is real and ready to amaze you in Honolulu<\/a>. Where else can you take the city bus to a rain forest and be back in town in time for sunset cocktails on the beach? A trip to Honolulu can be as laid back or as adrenaline-fueled as you like. Whether you\u2019re there for the high-class shopping or world-class waves, to enjoy a break with your family or to take a break from them, Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of Oahu is sure to give you what you\u2019re after.<\/p>\n

Naples, Florida<\/h2>\n

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Golfing, fine dining, plenty of sunshine, and gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico mean Naples is a smart summer getaway whatever your age. But there are especially lots of seniors on\u00a0flights to Florida<\/a> to get here; probably because they are so well looked after and catered to with activities and communities geared toward them. Plus, there are loads of senior discounts and special offers for visitors (and even a senior softball league!).<\/p>\n

New York City, New York<\/h2>\n

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Despite its reputation as a\u00a0hyperactive hub, NYC<\/a> is one of the easiest cities in the US for getting around efficiently without a car and prides itself on its accessibility for all mobility levels. Whatever you\u2019re into, you know it\u2019s in New York \u2013 and usually just a short walk, subway journey, or cab ride away. It’s the main reason art lovers, foodies, theatergoers, and fans of urban culture keep coming back for more.<\/p>\n

Portland, Oregon<\/h2>\n

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Bike-friendly and outdoorsy Portland<\/a> is a fun city famous for its craft breweries and quirky shopping, not to mention access to beautiful beaches, waterfalls, mountains, forests, and vineyards. Its easygoing attitude is a great reason to visit as well.<\/p>\n

Scottsdale, Arizona<\/h2>\n

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As popular as Scottsdale<\/a> is for being a golfing destination, there\u2019s plenty more to see and do in this sunny and scenic Arizona city. Some of America\u2019s top-rated resorts and spas and an especially happening downtown scene for fine dining and sophisticated nightlife ensure you\u2019ll have a great time indoors and outdoors while visiting Scottsdale.<\/p>\n

Where’s your favorite city for seniors? We would love to read about it in the comments section below.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reaching retirement age doesn\u2019t mean resigning yourself to the rocking chair for the rest of your life! For many, the golden years are their most active and offer a chance to embark upon all those adventures they put on hold while building a career and raising a family when they were younger. We took a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":98889982,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[141],"tags":[521,1416,408],"class_list":["post-98889876","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-inspiration","tag-retirement","tag-senior-travel-ideas","tag-travel"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98889876","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98889876"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98889876\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98901254,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98889876\/revisions\/98901254"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98889982"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98889876"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98889876"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98889876"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}