There is no question that Chapel Hill (pop. 45,245) is the retiree destination of choice in the Triangle. Known as a "Southern Part of Heaven," the city offers everything that a retiree seeking a college atmosphere could want. UNC-Chapel Hill, a highly competitive public university, drives many of the activities in town and also supplies quality medical care through nearby UNC Hospitals. You can enjoy numerous plays, ballet, theater, bookstores, shops, many parks and gardens and one of the largest selections of restaurants in any small city in America. Read more