My husband & I definitely plan to retire to New England where we have family. We both hate hot weather and would never consider moving further south than we already are. We looked at Providence, but the walkable neighborhoods and downtown are quite pricey. I don't think of Providence as touristy (Provincetown, yes; Providence, no). We often say we need to get The Gays to start moving in large numbers to Bath, Maine. It's a town with a great little Main Street, beautiful old houses that are affordable, and a good sense of community. And Portland, Maine (not far away) has great healthcare. Portland used to be on top of our list, but its downtown and other desirable neighborhoods have spiked in price the past five years. So, help me turn Bath gay. If you buy a house there, you can live out your retirement in a "Bath house"!