Best Healthy Places to Retire: Issaquah, Washington

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We have to agree!

We visit often because of family there, but we hope to retire up there--at least for the summers. The location can't be beat, the scenery is spectacular, along with Seattle and the sound so close. With ferries to various islands in the sound, and to Victoria,B.C. so close, it adds yet another dimention to the already abundant activity one can enjoy. All the conveniences are there, but as word gets out, traffic may put a damper on it, so we hope that city fathers will keep on top of it. It's also relatively affordable living, especially compared to California!

Bob Brassard of CA @ Dec 04, 2008 17:05:33 PM

Something for Everyone !

Wrapped in the arms of the Cascade Foothills, Issaquah is as varied as those who live here. Hiking the Issaquah Alps, 2 Theatres, Music on the streets, ArtWalks in the summer, swimming at the lake, Paragliding from mountain tops, a Salmon Hatchery in downtown, a glass blowing school, nationally awarded Brewhouse beer, biking the valley floor or mountain roads, Vintage Carshows, exceptional schools, mini hydroplanes, and a community of warmth. 30 minutes to Skiing and snowboarding at the mountain pass or Urban Seattle and Puget Sound.

Lauree Naval of WA @ Oct 15, 2008 17:58:13 PM

Fantastic place

Issaquah Highlands is fantastic for any age. We love it.

Tammy of WA @ Oct 11, 2008 18:49:50 PM

Linda

I'm a bachelor...but not quite 60...I'm likin' the place and age where I am now....and you sure look happy!! Maybe I'll move there when I retire!! Pianoman34@aol.com

Michael of CA @ Oct 01, 2008 01:30:18 AM

sounds nice!

Well, I'm not quite 60...but it sure sounds like a nice place to retire!! Linda, you sound VERY cool!

Michael of CA @ Oct 01, 2008 01:25:24 AM

The Highlands

It's a great place to live and work....We've considered moving to other towns/states, but have yet to find a better place. You just can't beat it!

-The Giles Team

Windermere Real Estate-Issaquah

The Giles Team of WA @ Sep 27, 2008 20:02:19 PM

I was just going to say "shhh", but now that you beat me to it, I will say that yes, you CAN walk to Seattle from here. There's a bike trail that goes right across the I90 bridge and you can walk it or ride it. That's if you really wanted to leave Issaquah! I'm grateful to both live and work right here. It's a great place to work, live, play, and retire.

Lynne Gregg of WA @ Sep 26, 2008 20:37:22 PM

Issaquah, Wa

So come on bachelors ...move here.

Linda from the video

Linda Raymond of WA @ Sep 25, 2008 10:06:39 AM

US News has just confirmed what we all knew, shhh! This is our best kept secret in the Pacific Northwest!

Alicia Reid of WA @ Sep 25, 2008 00:18:15 AM

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