Rhode Island offers baby boomers many distinct community environments, ranging from revitalized urban areas to attractive suburban towns and rural settings that are perfect for baby boomers. There are housing choices range from traditional single family homes to condominium communities and rental apartments. Rhode Island is especially well known for its historic and seaside communities. The range of lifestyles will satisify those seeking the advantages of an exciting city or a relaxing country setting.

A key factor in Rhode Island’s quality of life is the long history of leadership and excellence in the field of public health availability and accessibility of health care. Baby boomers are well aware of the need for health care, even those who are healthy now.

About 50 miles wide with a 400-mile shoreline, the heart of Rhode Island is the beautiful Narragansett Bay. Rhode Island is the largest yachting center in New England. A rich saltwater heritage makes Rhode Island one of the sailing capitals of the world.

Fresh and saltwater fishing, swimming at more than 100 beaches, camping, music festivals, art colonies, canoeing, clam diggin, antique hunting, picnicking, surfing, boating, skin diving, and old fashioned clambakes make Rhode Island’s summer an outdoor paradise for baby boomers to enjoy.

Summer days that would otherwise be uncomfortably warm are cooled by refreshing sea breezes. In winter, Rhode Island’s location on the New England coast moderates the colder temperatures, and most precipitation is in the form of rain rather than snow.

Baby boomers are beginning to flock to Rhode Island because of its easy to navigate feel and proximity to New York and Boston.