Over 55 Communities Lakes Region
Maintain your passions & hobbies
Maintain your passions & hobbies
NH Lakes Region Communities offer the best in retirement living with beautiful scenery, exciting recreation and small town charm. The Lakes Region is located in the central part of New Hampshire and is the gateway to the White Mountains. This area is dominated by the largest lake in New Hampshire, Lake Winnipesaukee, and other smaller lakes scattered across the region. It is a popular tourist destination, with various attractions from ski resorts such as Gunstock to Weirs Beach, which is the home of Laconia Motorcycle Week. Major towns include Laconia, Belmont, and Holderness, the filming location for On Golden Pond.
Lakes Region Towns with 55+ Communities
The water access makes the area popular for those who enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. The extensive park system and trails offer acres of outdoor enjoyment and there also are many golf courses in the area.
If outdoor activities are not for you, the area is known for its strong arts and culture environment. There are dance studios, libraries, community and professional theater, and museums. Fine art and craft galleries are very popular as are music venues featuring a variety of genres.
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The retirement communities in New Hampshire are quaint, some possessing a rural feel while others are beach towns. While the cost of housing and utilities may be more expensive in New Hampshire, the tax advantages often outweigh those expenses.
River Woods is located in Exeter, NH, River Woods offers three neighborhoods in one community tucked amidst the evergreens. The community includes restaurants, trails and walking paths, and the state’s largest arboretum. The facilities include a pool with swim lanes for lap swimming, gym, woodshop, and a farm with goats. There are raised garden beds and daily art classes. The residents of the community organize events, publish a community newspaper and TV channel, and manage the libraries, stores, and art galleries. There are numerous volunteer and interest groups to appeal to all and serve many worthy causes.
Plenty to do downtown, the beach is close and Portsmouth offers great shows and dinning.