Raleigh also excels in math. Senior friendly tax policies, like state tax exempt social security income, add up to a great bang for senior bucks.
Add in a vibrant cultural and culinary scene and you’ve got a recipe for retirement bliss.
If that is not enough motivation to rightsize into one of Overture’s senior apartments in Raleigh, consider the splendor of the surroundings and the unlimited opportunities to enjoy them. With over 100 miles of manicured trails to explore, Raleigh is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Check out these outdoor activities for seniors in Raleigh and prepare to be inspired.
Stop and Smell the Roses – Literally
Raleigh is abloom with magical gardens to experience on a beautiful day.
Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Gardens
Complete with a life-size sculpture of Dr. King, and paved pathways for comfortable strolling, the Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Gardens feature roughly 2.5 acres of greenery and local blooms as well as a picnic shelter available to rent and a water monument memorializing the civil rights movement.
JC Raulston Arboretum at NCSU
Located on the North Carolina State University Campus, The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed garden and home to one of the largest and most diverse collections of landscape plants adapted for use in the Southeast. The public is welcome to meander or join one of the guided tours that run on Sundays between March and October.
Raleigh Municipal Rose Garden
Dedicated in 1951, the Raleigh Rose Garden is one of three accredited rose gardens in North Carolina and is listed on the city’s roster of Unique Venues. The grounds showcase 60 different varieties of roses surrounded by an arboretum of evergreen and deciduous trees. Admission is free and it’s worth a stop just to, well…smell the roses.
Those Sneakers Were Made for Walking
Raleigh is known for its network of hiking trails. Grab your most comfortable shoes – and your fitbit – and start accumulating those steps. Explore on your own, or with your Overture senior apartment walking club.
Neuse River Greenway Trail
With its 27.5 miles of paved trails, the Neuse River Greenway Trail is a study of diversity. From scenic views of the Neuse River, to winding boardwalks through wetlands, to historical sights, to interpretive signs and agricultural fields, this trail system can accommodate any hiking mood or goal.
William B. Umstead State Park
Just outside the city is another network of 8 different trails of specified difficulty. A day at William B. Umstead State Park can start with an invigorating walk and include lots of other outdoor adventures for seniors. Visitors can enjoy biking, boating and fishing on the park’s manmade lake, or just a leisurely picnic.
Pullen Park
Spend a relaxing day picnicking in Pullen Park. After lunch, you can rent a paddle boat, hit a few tennis balls or take in a local theater production.
Tee it Up
Test your mettle on one of the over a dozen public golf courses in Raleigh.
Sip a Cold One in the Sunshine
Nobody said all of Raleigh’s outdoor activities for seniors have to involve movement. Raleigh is known for its craft breweries, several of which offer outdoor seating for sipping. What better way to quench your thirst after your hike? Or you could just quench your thirst.
Book a tour at Centennial or Crabtree, Overture’s premier 55+ communities in Raleigh. The unsurpassed natural beauty of North Carolina’s great outdoors awaits.
Happy Trails!