[Pachine58]

There is a sleepy town on Lake Erie, golf cart town, low taxes called Fairport Harbor. Fishing, golfing, lake activity, great senior center.

[jgmroc67]

Look at the Fingerlakes in upstate NY. They are a series of lakes in beautiful rolling hills that offer many amenities in the summertime. We are snowbirds staying 3-4 months @Canandaigua Lake. The area “wakes up” in the summer with festivals, wine trails, & art.

[Jayeagley56]

Burlington Vermont is a nice town. Lake Champlain is pretty! But you might run into Bernie Sanders there though. LoL

[KsJayhawkers]

We traveled full-time in our motorhome prior to purchasing a winter home in TV. In the summer, we chase 70 degrees, ending up in Breckenridge, Colorado this year for the summer. Next year, we are going to try Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island if the border is open. Owning a RV gives you flexibility to try other places.

[Nellmack]

Originally Posted by lolvet

Thanks for your replies, but only a few of you have mention where. That is my question, don't worry about my finances I have worked since age 12 and have no children. I'm also used to stress. I owned several businesses and strive quite well from it. Where is my northeastern Utopia?

I have a summer home on/near the Chesapeake Bay. I have a boat and travel to various locations around the Bay for long weekends. I love Annapolis, MD, St. Michaels, MD (at one point voted Top Retirement Location), Oxford, MD (a little more low key but beautiful).

There you have it or should I say, there you have my picks.

[in2it17]

Originally Posted by lolvet

I have lived all of my life in Florida and now that I am retired I would like to fly north for the summers. I would love a Villages in the Northeast area, but I know it does not exist. Any suggestions on where I should look? I love the Maine upper northeast part, but I'm open to suggestions. I would like an active retirement community. Thanks!

Also would recommend renting. Renting offers the opportunity to spend time in different States or places you're interested in seeing. The expenses involved in ownership are not worth the 2,3,4 months you might spend there. Why pay a huge heating bill for a place you will not be in? Best of luck!

[CFrance]

OP says s/he doesn't want to rent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ZippyFireRider]

Many good replies, if you are considering somewhere by the shore and price is no object then Cape Cod, or a MA community by route 3a are crowded but lovely. If New Hampshire then around Portsmouth is charming. Southern Maine also is a favorite getaway for New Englanders (Ogunquit area) but that's for summer.

[PJMuzz29]

Lake George, New York

[Red Rose]

Google "Cottages At Summer Village" and "Seaglass Village". They are both in Wells, Maine. They are both beautiful communities with nice amenities. They are not over 55 communities, but are worth looking into. Good luck.

[Buffalo Jim]

Originally Posted by lolvet

Thanks for your replies, but only a few of you have mention where. That is my question, don't worry about my finances I have worked since age 12 and have no children. I'm also used to stress. I owned several businesses and strive quite well from it. Where is my northeastern Utopia?

Check out Lake Placid NY or Saranac Lake NY .... which is only 10 minutes away .

Located in the Adirondack Mountains . Worth exploring . Beautiful setting , lots of interesting things to do . Plenty of different options from condos to townhomes to individual homes and most importantly not overcrowded . Good luck !!

[ronda]

Originally Posted by Luggage

Toms river NJ has many Senior communities .

We have a house in TV and one in Toms River (TR). Yes, TR ans surrounding areas have many retirement communities (Holiday City, Leisure Village etc). They are fine, but do not compare to TV. We are, having grown up in TR, partial to TR and the Jersey Shore. We love living in TR in the summer months, and love the Beaches in Seaside and Ortley Beach. There is also proximity to NYC, Atlantic City and Cape May. All can be day trip excursions.

[DruannB]

We bought land in Tellico Village. It’s in East Tennessee in the Smokey Mountains outside of Knoxville. Cool in the summer due to its elevation. We are selling the lot because the area is too expensive for us. It’s like The Villages, but smaller. Check it out. Resale homes available.

[stadry]

another vote for camden, wells & kennebunkport area!!!

[macawlaw]

If you are intent on the Northeast, I can't help. However, you might want to check into Chautauqua communities. There is the most well-known in New York. We have a cottage at Lakeside Chautauqua on Lake Erie. We don't retire for a few years yet, but will spend our summers there and our winters in TV.

The Chautauqua movement was built on four pillars: education, recreation, religion, and cultural arts. During the Chautauqua season, there are LOTS of activities in all of these areas. My husband plays tennis and pickleball. There are nightly shows and daily lectures on a variety of topics. There are classes to take. The international shuffleboard tournament is often held there. The scenery is beautiful. It is a small, friendly community that is easy to become a part of. I, actually, like it better than TV.

Programming has continued, but is not at full-force during Covid. Check out Lakeside at lakesideohio.com.

Good luck with your mission.