Ithaca, New York is a great city to retire to. It's a university town with Ithaca College and Cornell University, which adds a picturesque touch but also a lot of activities. The city located in the center of New York State is both rural and cultural, making it an ideal place for those over 65. As a university city, Ithaca has several restaurants, bookstores, concerts, shops and educational opportunities for adults and young people alike. If you're looking for other places to retire in New York City, Westchester County is a great option.
Home of The Club at Briarcliff Manor, it's close enough to the city that you can enjoy all the attractions of New York whenever you want. But compared to the big city, Westchester is much quieter, safer and more welcoming. Whether you like outdoor activities, craft beer and wine, New England history or opera, the best New York experiences are just around the corner in Westchester. Lake Placid is another great option for retirees in New York State.
This beautiful 2,100-acre lake is fed by the springs of the Adirondacks and offers a variety of activities for retirees. Tarrytown is another good place to live in retirement if you want to be close to New York City and don't mind the high cost of living. Beekmon Street is the art district with its galleries, pottery and jewelry stores. The Club at Briarcliff Manor is just one of the many reasons why Westchester is the best place to retire in New York.
It offers independent living for seniors in Western New York, Westchester and nearby New York City. In addition to its proximity to New York City's events, restaurants, shops and shows, it also has a low cost of living compared to SoHo neighborhood in New York City. Saratoga Springs is located in the east-central region of New York State, just outside the state capital Albany. Middletown retirees can enjoy the charm of a historic small town in the beautiful Hudson Valley with a low cost of living near New York City.
If you're looking for an ideal place to retire in New York City, Westchester County is an excellent option. With its proximity to all that New York has to offer, its low cost of living and its independent retirement communities like The Club at Briarcliff Manor, it's no wonder why Westchester is one of the best places to retire in New York.