Manufactured home 55+ communities offer an affordable, low-maintenance lifestyle for active retirees. These communities feature amenities such as clubhouses, pools, fitness centers, and organized activities, creating a vibrant and social environment. Single-story homes with modern designs and energy-efficient features ensure comfortable living. Residents enjoy outdoor activities like golfing, fishing, and leisurely walks in the pleasant climate. Conveniently located near shopping, healthcare, and cultural attractions, these communities provide easy access to essential services. The friendly atmosphere fosters camaraderie, with neighbors quickly becoming friends through shared interests and community events. Overall, 55+ manufactured home communities offer a blend of comfort, convenience, and an engaging, active lifestyle for retirees.

Minnesota is the twelfth-largest state by area in the U.S., it is the 21st most populous, with just over five million residents as of 2006. The state is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," and those lakes and the other waters for which the state is named, together with state and national forests and parks, offer residents, tourists and retirees a vigorous outdoor lifestyle.

While Minnesota doesn't have the ocean vistas that many retirees crave, it is known for having some of the kindest and most approachable residents around. It has numerous rivers and streams where many canoe and kayak. Birdwatchers enjoy the Lac qui Parle ("the lake that speaks") and Salt Lake for sightings of rare species. Fishermen have a variety of lakes to choose from for large-mouth bass fishing, and outdoor enthusiasts take part in the ample skiing, snowmobile and hiking trails.