55places.com Names The Nation’s Most Active 55+ Communities

One of the great joys of retirement is finally having the time to devote to beloved hobbies, pastimes, and outdoor activities along with being able to explore new pursuits and interests. Active adult communities throughout the country provide an ideal setting for homeowners to enjoy their passions with many clubs, organizations, interest groups, and amenities that are as diverse and vibrant as the residents themselves.

The experienced team of experts at 55places.com has spent this year researching, writing, and personally visiting active adult communities of all shapes and sizes throughout the country. While every community has something special that its residents love, the following list represents some true stars that really stand out among their peers as offering the kind of innovative amenities and diverse activities and clubs that today’s active adult homebuyers seek. Presented in no particular order, these communities showcase the best of what today’s 55+ communities have to offer.

The Villages, FL

With a population of more than 50,000 full-time residents, it should come as no surprise that The Villages offers a list of clubs and activities that cater to virtually any interest imaginable. The Villages sits on 20,000 acres of land in Central Florida, giving residents plenty of space to enjoy long-practiced hobbies or pursue new interests. From a string orchestra to harmonica club, a philosophy discussion group to a vintage car club, there are organizations suited to almost any interest that meet every day of the week and are always welcoming new members.

Most residents of The Villages prefer to get around by golf cart and there are more than 90 miles of paths, ensuring it will be easy to make it to your next club meeting or outing. If it at first seems overwhelming, there’s an app (https://villagesgps.com/ ) for your phone or tablet that can help you find your way through this vast community.

Sun City Center, FL

Located in the Tampa Bay Area, Sun City Center is more akin to a small, self-contained town as it has its own shopping center, grocery store, and houses of worship. The community contains more than 11,000 residents who stay quite busy participating in the more than 200 clubs and community organizations, ranging from Audubon Society to yoga classes. Miles of walking trails, cart paths, and roads also connect an extensive network of clubhouses and their outdoor amenities, from golf courses to horseshoe pits and everything in between.

Solivita – Kissimmee, FL

Solivita is a thoughtfully designed 55-plus community that incorporates the area’s natural beauty into the various neighborhoods and amenity centers. There is over 150,000 square feet of amenities and venues in this golf cart-friendly community, which should suggest to potential homebuyers just how serious they are about their recreational activities. Clubs and activity groups are numerous and represent a broad spectrum of interests, ensuring that whether you’re looking for vigorous, outdoor activity or a quiet, thoughtful discussion, you’ll be able to enjoy your favorite activities in the company of likeminded neighbors.

You can view the rest of the list here. 

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