The best college towns have much more to offer than communities dominated by their university population.

They are attractive places to live or visit for a weekend stay or vacation.

Annapolis, Maryland

Home to the United States Naval Academy and St. John’s College,  it has a colonial charm with cobblestoned streets.

Boston, Massachusetts Vicinity

The Boston area is home to about 35 colleges and universities.  Notably Cambridge, Harvard University and MIT.

Burlington, Vermont

A vibrant small city with charming vibes on the eastern shoreline near Canada, and home to the University of Vermont.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

With its terrific weather, this is a picture-perfect college town thanks to the well-regarded University of North Carolina (UNC).

Charlottesville, Virginia

A beautiful college town destination for students, University of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson designed the campus near his Monticello home.

Ithaca, New York

Home to Ivy League Cornell University, this is a naturally beautiful area with scenic views, gorges, parks, and a walkable town.

State College, Pennsylvania

Home to Penn State University, it is surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains, forests, and rolling hills.

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