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                                     7GSXXWHEPI                                     moving to Arizona than
                                                                                     MORE RETIREES are

                                                                                    to almost any other state,
                                     %6->32%                                        according to a recent
                                                                                    SmartAsset interpreta-
                                                                                    tion of Census data. If
                                                              ť  3 4097 43490%8-32
                                                                                    you’re one of the many
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                                                                   333              people intrigued by the
                                                                                    Copper State’s dry heat,
                                                              ť '-8= 4%6/7 %2(
                                                              6)'6)%8-32 *%'-0-8-)7      mild winters, and
                                                                                    abundance of scenery,
                                                                                    you may want to con-
                                                                                    sider moving to
                                                                                    Scottsdale.
                                                                                       The Phoenix suburb is
                                                                                    known for its resort-like
                                                                                    atmosphere, with a
                                                                                    bustling downtown,
                                                                                    plentiful spas, and golf
                                                                                    courses galore. But,
                                                                                    perched on the edge of
                                                                                    Tonto National Forest,
                                                                                    Scottsdale is also an
                                                                                    excellent place to spend
                                                                                    time in nature.
                                                                                       The city’s parks are
                                                                                    home to numerous trails,
                                                                                    many of which allow
                                                                                    hiking and horseback
                                                                                    riding. Scottsdale has
                                                                                    dedicated bikeways, ideal
                                                                                    for retirees who enjoy
                                                                                    cycling. Those living in
                                                                                    Scottsdale can take
                                                                                    advantage of the city’s
                                                                                    proximity to the Desert
                                                                                    Botanical Garden, home
      HAGEPHOTO—AURORA OPEN/GETTY IMAGES                                            body of water perfect for
                                                                                    to 50,000 desert plants,
                                                                                    and the Salt River, a calm

                                                                                    kayaking.
                                                                                       With nearly half its
                                                                                    residents over the age of
                                                                                    50, Scottsdale plays host
                                                                                    to myriad Meetup groups
                                                                                    and clubs dedicated to
                                                                                    staying active.
                                                                                       ALSO CONSIDER Weston,
                                                                                    Fla.; Sandy, Utah




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