Austin Tops U.S. News and World Report's "10 Greenest Places to Retire" List!
Think living in Austin is like a permanent vacation? I agree, and we're not alone. A recent article in U.S. News and World Report cited Austin among the "10 Greenest Places to Retire".
With so many wilderness preserves and parks, Austin was named an ideal city to help raise grandchildren. Austin's 351 acre Zilker Park, was cited for its recreation and natural settings, including the hike-and-bike trails, hillside theater, swimming holes and botanical and sculpture gardens. And to think they didn't even mention the recreational opportunities on Lake Travis, Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake or other magnificent preservation areas in the nearby Hill Country.
Other cities that made the list include Albuquerque, N.M.; Chicago; Virginia Beach, Va.; Raleigh, N.C.; San Diego, Calif.; Phoenix, Jacksonville, Fla.; Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Portland, Oregon.