8 Most Beautiful Places in the US To Retire

Catalina Foothills, Ariz.

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Palm Desert City, Calif.

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West Bloomfield, Mich.

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Northfield Township, Ill.

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Bonita Springs, Fla.

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Minnetonka City, Minn.

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Georgetown City, Texas

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Sun City Palm Desert, Calif.

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