Seniors Find “A Great Place To Grow…”

Seniors, that happens to be Edmond, Oklahoma, just ask the locals. With a population that runs right at 82,000 the city limits are on the northern border of Oklahoma City. Located on scenic Route 66, The Mother Road, a stay in Edmond places senior visitors just minutes from international attractions such as the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Remington Park horse racing, the Lazy E Arena and picturesquely historic Guthrie, just to highlight a few.

Edmond Oklahoma is home to the University of Central Oklahoma, Herbert W. Armstrong College and Oklahoma Christian University. Eight private schools are found in Edmond and many have achieved high honors as National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.

Over the years Edmond has gained fame. In 2011, Edmond was #1 on CNBC’s “10 Perfect Suburbs” list.  The city was listed as one of the “Top 100 Places to Live in 2007″ by Relocate America and today is one of the Ten Safest Cities in Oklahoma. Edmond was selected the most outstanding community in its class for five years in a row by the State Chamber of Commerce and State Industrial Development Department. All significant honors.

Seniors Find A ‘Land Run’ Town

The town of Edmond sprang up overnight during the great Oklahoma land run on April 22, 1889, when homesteads were staked around the Santa Fe station. The railroad then named the station for Edmond Burdick, the Santa Fe’s traveling freight agent. Though most of the remnants of the old railroad infrastructure are gone, the Santa Fe, now BNSF, freight line still runs through the same course.

A list of notable people have called Edmond home; my eye caught Anita Bryant, Blake Griffin, Shannon Miller and Coach Bill Self. The Convention and Visitors Bureau notes that Edmond is located in the heart of Oklahoma, and is considered by many to be the “Crown Jewel” of Oklahoma.

“If you’re passing through, attending a convention or sporting event, taking a family vacation, or looking to relocate, Edmond is an exciting community…”  Senior visitors might head for Arcadia Lake that a offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including biking, swimming, hiking, camping, boating and picnicking. Great place for you birders to observe a wide variety of species.

A Vineyard, Parks And Downtown Invite Seniors

With over 75 shops and businesses, senior visitors will find something for every taste in downtown Edmond. TripAdvisor highlights the Armstrong Auditorium, the E.C.Hafer Park and Mitch Park, all worthwhile places to spend some quality  time. For senior oenophiles, the Clauren Ridge Vineyard and Winery awaits your visit and sampling.

For me, I’d want to head over to S. Boulevard and take in the Edmond Historical Society and Museum that brings to life the history of Edmond. The attractions in Edmond are multiple so start taking notes for a planned itinerary and enjoy the plethora of amenities that Edmond offers visitors. Set your GPS for Edmond and discover the “Crown Jewel” of Oklahoma. -jeb