Best Sunsets of 2017

Weeki Wachee, FL — Nature lovers, fitness aficionados, golfers and those who love an action-packed social life—GlenLakes is it! Adjoining the 85,000-acre Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, which borders the Gulf of Mexico, GlenLakes features stunning views, championship golf, country club amenities, a secure, immaculately maintained community and captivating home designs. Natural springs, lakes, the Weeki Wachee River, the Gulf of Mexico and thousands of acres of nature preserve provide a pristine habitat for wildlife, flora and fauna and year-round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts . . . not to mention the magnificent sunsets.

Castle Hayne, NC — Experience riverfront living just minutes from historic Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. River Bluff is a new, gated community located along the banks of the Cape Fear. Savor the southern sunsets, waterside picnics and local wildlife along the newly constructed 2,500 foot long Riverwalk, complete with two handicaps entry points and beautiful covered gazebos. State of the art amenities for the ultimate in comfort, style and supporting a healthy lifestyle include a beach entry pool, public cafe, neighborhood farm, and miles of scenic walking trails.

Willamsburg, VA — Celebrating 25 years of distinctive living, the Governors Land at Two Rivers provides an active lifestyle for all ages. The community is full of all the things that make life special…inviting atmosphere, impeccable service, one of Virginia’s finest private golf courses, a protected marina and full schedule of social events for every member of the family. Amenities include tennis courts, pools, beach, walking trails and two clubhouse restaurants. At the end of a long day, members often gather to dine or enjoy a drink at the waterfront clubhouse while marveling at the spectacular sunset over the James and Chickahominy Rivers

Wilmington, NC — RiverLights is a new eastern North Carolina community with western sky views across the Cape Fear River, especially along The Boardwalk of its Marina Village. Boutique shops, sidewalk cafes and spacious villa residences are also part of the mix in this relaxing small-town setting. Single-family homes and homesites are available as well in a community filled with parks, nature trails and boat launches for kayaks and canoes. The nearby city of Wilmington is a regional center for the arts and professional services, with several beachfront towns just a fifteen-minute drive away.

St. George, Utah — The wide-open spaces of the American West offer the most vivid skies on the continent and there’s nowhere better to view them from than SunRiver in southern Utah. And the town of St. George is renowned as the gateway to the ever-scenic Big Five national parks that are among SunRiver’s natural neighbors. Within the SunRiver community are amenities like a championship golf course, a fitness center with indoor and outdoor pools, and a tennis facility that includes 14 brand-new pickleball courts. Hank’s Riverfront Grill is a great dining venue and SunRiver community gathering place.

Loudon, TN—Tennessee National’s location in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains affords colorful sunset views from the community’s ridgetop homes and homesites, as well as residences along the three and a half miles of Watts Bar Lake shorefront. The full-service marina is the starting point for early morning fishing trips, relaxing evening cruises and nighttime entertainments at the adjacent amphitheater. The scenic Greg Norman Signature golf course is among the featured amenities, along with lakeside hiking trails and a unique wellness center that includes a salt-water pool, exercise training and healthy-cooking classes.

Brevard, NC — Western North Carolina is renowned for its glorious highland sunsets on cool evenings, but Connestee Falls adds its signature waterfalls, four mountain lakes and 13 miles of hiking trails to the scenic mix. Located near the energetic college town of Brevard, Connestee Falls also features a top-flight golf course, fine clubhouse dining, a big heated pool, a wellness center and tennis/pickleball courts. A variety of single-family residences are available by choice local builders in this welcoming community with numerous social clubs and a 40-year commitment to enhancing the natural environment.

Cape Charles, VA — Bay Creek is a 1,720-acre master-planned community overlooking the Chesapeake Bay on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and a designated Southern Living Inspired Community by Southern Living magazine. Watching the sun set across the Chesapeake Bay is truly a sight to behold. Featured amenities include 2 Signature Courses by Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, a private Beach Club and Fitness Center, the acclaimed Coach House Tavern, and 2 miles of private beach. With the Chesapeake Bay right at your doorstep, and numerous tidal creeks and estuaries to explore, for those who love life on the water it doesn’t get much better than Bay Creek.