Beautiful Montana Lakeside Town Named Best Kept Secret

Beautiful Montana Lakeside Town Named Best Kept Secret

Generally, the conversation of retirement comes up later in life.  Although it should be something that you start planning for at an early age.  But as I grow older and start considering life after work, where to retire is a common part of the talk.

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For the outdoorsy person that is looking to enjoy their golden years, Montana is a state that is frequently on a list.  Now, AZ Animals has named one particular city one of the "best kept secrets" for a place to retire in the United States.

The Mountains are Always Calling for People in Montana

Many people gravitate to our western part of the state when thinking retirement.  It's easy to see why.  The mountains are breathtaking at every turn of the road or trail.  But one is standing out in this rating, Seeley Lake, MT.

The town is on one of the most scenic drives across Montana.  And it offers everything outdoors, year around.  Birding, mountain biking, hiking, golf, skiing, snowmobiling, the list goes on and on for fun in the area.

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Small Town Living Means a Retirees Dream in Montana

The town of Seeley Lake is considerably small, boasting 1682 residents as of the 2020 census.  With the major city of Missoula just 52 miles away, you can still enjoy some of the amenities of the big city.

One of the major contributors to the retirement community looking towards this town is the designation of being a "warm-summer humid continental climate".  While temperatures rarely lean to triple digits, winter temps can reach into the negative quite easily.

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Is Seeley Lake really a "best kept secret" in Montana?  If you could retire right now, where in Montana would it be?  Let us know in the comments or use your app chat feature.  You can also email your response here.