Why Annapolis Is a Great Place to Retire

Retire In Annapolis

Are you ready to enjoy retirement?  Are you thinking about moving to an active adult community?  Would you love to include a waterfront lifestyle into your retirement living options?  When it’s time to retire, there are a variety of factors that can influence the decision on where to do so.  In this article, we’ll discuss a hidden gem in Annapolis, Maryland that offers the best of everything for your retirement living options.

Waterfront Lifestyle

Although many people think of ‘going south’ when it comes to retirement, you may not have to go any further south than the Mason-Dixon line!  As a matter of fact, there are some really great reasons to retire in Maryland!  In Annapolis, Maryland, Baywoods of Annapolis offers one of the few retirement communities overlooking the magnificent Chesapeake Bay.  The Baywoods dock provides a bird’s eye view to watch the famous Wednesday night sailboat races and enjoy warm Bay breezes.   Hop into the downtown area to enjoy world-famous seafood, including famous Maryland crab cakes, at one of the many waterfront restaurants.

Arts & Culture

Annapolis has a love of the arts!  The Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts features events throughout the year while the Annapolis Arts District hosts a variety of arts and film festivals.  The Summer Garden Theatre host musicals on an outdoor stage and the Compass Rose Theater is a professional teaching theater.  The nearby 100+ year old historic Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center also hosts world-class entertainment throughout the year.  Just a short drive west in Washington, DC is the famous John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts which hosts world-renowned opera, orchestra, ballet and more!  In addition, DC is also well known for the famous Smithsonian Institution museums, historical monuments, and a wide variety of other museums and monuments that will keep you entertained for months!

Other Attractions

The Annapolis area is home to the US Naval Academy and a charming downtown district that is constantly entertaining!  Each year, the Blue Angels for the Naval Academy graduation and Baywoods of Annapolis residents have the best seat in the house for the annual air show!

If you’d like to tour Baywoods of Annapolis and learn more about the unique culture and community that surround this unique location, contact Baywoods today!