For this list we’ll be listing cool and interesting US college towns worth your visit, even if you’re not a student. We’ll be making our choices based upon a variety of criteria, including fun, food, scenery, and activities. Yes, we know we left a lot of big names off. We’ll just have to do a different list for them. Burlington, Vt. There is a lot to do in Burlington, Vt. With a bit of everything to fit all tastes and interests, the city lies along the shore of Lake Champlain, not far from multiple colleges, including the University of Vermont, Champlain College and Burlington College. Visitors are encouraged to check out the city’s church St Marketplace, where a lot of the best shopping and people watching can be done, all while taking in Burlington eclectic flavor. The city is also home to the Amazing Shelburne Museum. As well as the aquarium at Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Of course you can’t visit Burlington without trying the beer, and so a stop at the Magic Hat Brewing Company is a must visit in the afternoon or early evening. Fayetteville, AR, the University of Arkansas isn’t the only reason to visit the city of Fayetteville.
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The area is a great destination for nature lovers and art fans alike, as the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks and the Downtown Historic District are the perfect places for a solo stroll. A family outing or a romantic getaway. Baum Walker Stadium ensures that the area is passionate. Love of sports is well represented, while theatresquared balances things out with local theatrical productions. Presidential buffs also need to stop at the Clinton House Museum, which was the 1st House Bill and Hillary lived in when they were teaching at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Lawrence, KS hands up who likes busking if you don’t know what that means, then it’s highly advised that you check out buskerfest Wild. Visiting Lawrence, KS, this annual tradition highlights St performers from all walks of life and celebrates diversity in a manner unique to the city of Lawrence, the University of Kansas isn’t the only thing Lawrence has going for it as the city harbors a genuine love of the arts that’s infectious. Live music is happening nightly, while vinyl collectors can go hunting for their favorite records and Lauren’s vibrant shopping district.
Add in tons of bars and friendly people and you’ve got yourself a road trip destination. Kalamazoo MI. Western Michigan College and a host of other schools are situated in or near Kalamazoo, and so while you’re in the area, why not stop in for a drink? The city boasts a bevy of cool craft breweries, including the state’s oldest bells, ensuring that beer lovers of all kinds are certain to have their whistles wedded without too much pretense. The annual Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts Art Fair brings together local craftspeople for a wonderful selection of handmade offerings, while the Audiotree music. Festival has more vendors, food trucks and great live music. Although it’s taking a one off hiatus in 2019. Finally, foodies don’t just have trucks as an option as Kalamazoo features plenty of amazing local restaurants.
Boulder, Colorado. Do you dig? T we mean really dig T 12 in Boulder. Co is just the city for you. Nestled not too far from the University of Colorado, Boulder is a teahouse decorated from the ground up with crates, design and artwork. From Boulder sister City in Dushanbe, in Tajikistan in Boulder, locals famously love exploring the outdoors too, as evidenced by the area’s numerous hiking and cycling trails. It is the Rockies, after all. There’s craft beer and fantastic shopping options. Everywhere, as well as countless great restaurants before we name our last pick, here are a few honorable mentions.