White Sulphur Springs is five miles from the heart of charming Mount Airy, NC. And TopRetirements.com just released its ranking of Top 100 Best Places to Retire in American. Mount Airy ranked 14th and was one of only three NC towns that made the Top 20. Click here to read the article. The article reads, in part, “What Mount Airy is like for active adults Mount Airy, located in northwest North Carolina, has a lot to attract active adults 55+. It has a vital downtown that attracts tourists and retirees. The town has just under 9,000 people, but almost 40,000 people live in the immediate area. Andy Griffith, who hails from here (Mount Airy was the inspiration for Mayberry), has a theatre named after him, the Andy Griffith Playhouse, which features regular community productions. The Downtown Cinema Theatre broadcasts a weekly bluegrass radio concert. Mount Airy has much to like as a retirement community. Tourist attractions like the mountains and the Andy Griffith connection, combined with North Carolina’s moderate climate have contributed to a strong economy. There is plenty to do and see, as well as many parks and recreation opportunities. The tourism industry can provide part-time jobs for retirees who are interested.”
