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Bel Air Recognized By World Atlas As Eclectic, Stunning, Great Place To Retire

Bel Air has been named to three lists by World Atlas as an eclectic and stunning town, as well as a great place to retire.

For retirement​, Bel Air's "small-town atmosphere, vibrant downtown area and tight-knit community add to its charm," and there are "many community activities and events to keep you engaged throughout the year. "
For retirement​, Bel Air's "small-town atmosphere, vibrant downtown area and tight-knit community add to its charm," and there are "many community activities and events to keep you engaged throughout the year. " (Google Maps)

BEL AIR, MD — World Atlas has named Bel Air to three of its ranking lists, including describing Bel Air as one of six eclectic small towns in Maryland, one of 11 stunning small towns in Maryland and one of seven charming communities to retire to around Baltimore.

For its eclectic list, World Atlas described the town as a hidden gem featuring a living history book downtown with shops, restaurants and more.

As one of the near dozen communities on World Atlas' stunning small towns list, the online site calls Bel Air as an "historical hub, an outdoor haven and a little gastronomy mecca."

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For retirement, Bel Air's "small-town atmosphere, vibrant downtown area and tight-knit community add to its charm," and there are "many community activities and events to keep you engaged throughout the year. "

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