Retirement & Relocation
Retirement is the day when you stop working and start enjoying seven day weekends, and here in North Alabama, there is plenty to see and experience as you live your life after retirement. Looking to retire or relocate? North Alabama’s natural beauty, mild winters, affordable cost of living, opportunities for an active lifestyle, access to healthcare, and rich, authentic cultural experiences are just a few of the reasons the region is a great place to retire. The cost of living in Alabama is very low and the state consistently ranks in the top 10 most affordable places in the United States to retire. From soaring mountains to sparkling lakes, North Alabama was once a hidden secret. Today, visitors travel from all over to trek along the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains for some of the country’s most scenic beauty and natural wonders. And, thanks to the flowing waters of the Tennessee River, North Alabama boasts some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the United States. Every weekend offers a different festival to experience and pack your appetite because the region is home to an array of unique and quirky restaurants. And so the adventure begins!
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Alabama among cheapest places to retire in US
Huntsville was selected as one of the nations 10 “Hidden Gem” real estate market for 2022 by the National Association of Realtors.
U.S. News Ranks the Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2023-2024
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Upcoming Events
Cullman Oktoberfest
- Cullman Oktoberfest
- Recurring daily
The town of Cullman celebrates its German beginnings with a family-friendly festival offering all…
Little River Orchard, LLC
- Little River Orchard
- Recurring weekly on Friday
Join us in beautiful Mentone for U-Pick Apples events! Little River Orchard will have U-Pick days…
Thunderstruck
- Looney's Tavern Entertainment and Cultural Center
- Recurring daily
Thunderstruck gives fans so much more than the sound of AC/DC, they truly capture the high voltage…
Back to 80's Party
Head out to Redstone Harley-Davidson on Saturday, September 30, from 12 to 3 pm for Live Music from…
Eva Frontier Days
- Recurring daily
The North Alabama town of Eva is gearing up for their annual family-friendly festival which is set…
McGee Farms
- McGee Farm
- Recurring daily
Experience a real pumpkin patch! Each year, McGee Farm welcomes thousands of visitors to its pumpkin…
Ride & Seek Scavenger Hunt
- Redstone Harley-Davidson
- Recurring daily
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1: Ready to play Ride & Seek!? Here's the rules: 1. RIDE to the following 5…
The Great Alabama 650
Twenty-one of the fiercest paddlers from across North America and Europe will converge on Alabama…
Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
Athens State University welcomes old-time music lovers of all ages to the campus from October 4-7…
58th Annual Boaz Harvest Festival
October 6-7, 2023 During Harvest Festival, an assortment of arts and crafts vendors for shoppers to…