Garden of the Gods, Colo.

RIENDLY CITIES These fi ve low-cost locations

welcome military retirees. By Deborah Huso

U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Ala.

Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest indoor agricultural show in the country. More than 50,000 trees shade the city, and it features a large riverfront park and well-main- tained historic districts. Harrisburg is centrally located, with Philadelphia,

Washington, D.C., New York City, Pittsburgh, and Balti- more within easy reach via Amtrak. Army outpost Carlisle Barracks lies in the suburb of

Carlisle, and the Harrisburg Air National Guard Base is located at the airport.

San Antonio If it’s a big-city vibe with a small-town feel you’re after, look no further than San Antonio. The city has a rich,

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Hersheypark, Pa.

City Stats: Harrisburg, Pa. Population: 49,188 Health Care: A VA medical center is 30 minutes away in Lebanon.

Median Home Price: $176,822 Tax Information: Pennsylvania doesn’t tax federal pensions. Airport: Harrisburg International Airport Climate: Relatively mild seasons for its location, with high humidity. Area Attractions: Hersheypark, National Civil War Mu- seum, City Island, Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area, Whitaker Center for Science and Arts More Info: www.harrisburgpa.gov

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