~ Top 10 College Towns in USA ~

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Top 10 College Towns in USA

Where are the parties? They are most prominently in college towns and these are the best college towns where students hangout and of course get their educations. These towns have the best colleges in the United States as well and are mainly focused on student life, where education meets relaxation. The student life can be a hard one the doors to life find their first steps on college grounds and the doors for opportunity are wide open; these towns are where some of the worlds brightest students work, live and study before they make their entrance into the world workforce. Some of the colleges in this top 10 list are well-known and some a little less than others but the fact still remains that these towns are full of students and conversations will range from physics to tourism.


1. Cambridge, Massachusetts (Harvard University)   



Of course, one of the most well-known colleges or universities in the world is Harvard University and almost everyone in the world wants to study in its walls but its not just the school itself it is the town it is situated as well that makes the university so great. Cambridge, Massachusetts the holder of the prestige college caters to the students that grace the university grounds throughout the years of their educations. Harvard, the private Ivy League University is the top employee of the town, employing over 10,000 people. It is not only the towns main employer but it is also one of the oldest buildings in the town as well. The town has been developing since 1630 when the site, which is now known as Cambridge, was first settled, mainly due to its easily defendable position. The towns history is widely presented in many different ways around the town, perfect for students studying the history of the United States.

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2. Athens, Georgia (University of Georgia)   



The state of Georgia may not seem like a place where the music scene thrives but it lives strong and new music crazes are sometimes even started in the state due to its college town Athens, which is home to the University of Georgia. The college sticks to its southern roots with the college football team being highly renowned in the town and actually is the main attraction of the town holding many games and events in the town. Although the town holds close to the football based events, it does not forget its musical heritage, which has very deep roots. Some of the worlds most well-known and popular musicians found their calling in the town of Athens; this continues to happen even to this day. The Athens Folk Festival is the main musical event that happens every year in October and attracts nearly 100,000 folk fans each season, which will most likely just get bigger as folk rock is becoming quite popular.

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3. Boston, Massachusetts (Boston University)   



Boston, Massachusetts is the home to many big businesses and even some of the United States top minds and the main reason for this is the Boston University, which employs around 4,000 residents of the town. The town has some of the best medical facilities in the states as well and this is due to the Boston Universitys medical programs, when students are looking to get the best medical education available to Boston is where they come. The city is on the top ten oldest cities in the United States as well and its American history runs deep in the veins of the city monuments. Like Cambridge, Boston was also founded by colonists in the year 1630 and has since been inhabited. The town is home to many important events that unfolded during Americas short but troubled past such as the American Revolution, the Boston Tea Party and the more than sad Boston Massacre.

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4. Madison, Wisconsin (University of Wisconsin)   



Right behind the city of Milwaukee, Madison is the second largest city in Wisconsin and this is mainly because it is the site of the University of Wisconsin. Unlike the other towns so far on this top 10 list the town of Madison is quite a bit younger than the rest of them, it was founded in 1836. It was a judge the purchased the initial lands of the soon to be founded city. The judge, James Doty named the city after James Madison one of the signers of the U.S. constitution and later the streets were named after the other contributing signatures to the constitution. The wild college town is known for its low unemployment rate and it has been recognized in many publications throughout the years as one of the best places in all of the United States cities to live. One of the most popular events in Wisconsin is also held in the booming college town, the Rhythm and Booms festival.

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5. Ithaca, New York (Cornell University)



New Yorks reigning college town is Ithaca, which is home to Cornell University and has one of the most prominently growing student populations in the state. The small town of Ithaca only has a population of 29,000, a large majority of which is student of the university. The town is really a nature lovers paradise and the school follows the same route in that area as the Cornell University overlooks a giant waterfall which is over two stories higher than the Niagara Falls. The town has its own little area that college student usually linger about in which is really just outside the university and it is actually referred to as "College Town”. The college contributed much of the towns landmarks and sights such as the towns famous dangling bridges, which hang above the gorges and are actually owned by Cornell University. The town is truly a place for the Hippie at heart to go and hangout, live and even study.

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6. Eugene, Oregon (University of Oregon)   



Home to the University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon is the second largest city by population in Oregon and one of the busiest as well. The town is well-known for its inherent beauty as natural landscapes were developed around. Eugene is also known for its numerous outdoor activities, bicycling is one of the main events in the busy city. The many slogans that the town has adopted reflect its residents alternative lifestyles and their willingness to stay in touch with nature. The art and culture scene of the town is a big thing as well with many museums, events and festivals. University students find the town a great place to live and study as it caters to the student life with several large libraries and many opportunities for work and leisure. The city of Eugene supports the student right to express themselves in a public forum as the community of the city is very involved with the college and the influences of the students recommendations.

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7. Ann Arbor, Michigan (University of Michigan)   



Taking Detroit Michigans reigns in 1837 was the small town of Ann Arbor as the University of Michigan moved from Detroit to the small town. The citys location is just 35 minutes from Detroit, so it is always just short ride away to the capital city of Michigan. Having such a large majority of young population the city is home to a huge amount of festivals for every one of all ages but a warning, they can get wild. The Folk festival of the city is one of the more popular events in the last couple of years; the second most popular is the Edgefest, which is a three day street festival that is themed to the jazz culture and music. There is also the towns huge Summer Festival which takes place from June to July and has everything from theater performances, dancing and of course music from all genres.

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8. New York City, New York (Columbia University)   



Almost everyone in the world knows the namesake city of New York and New York itself is synonymous with business and fast paced living. New York City is also home to Columbia University the University that has had more Nobel Prize winners than any other education center in the world. The bustling city is one of many colors, almost anything can be found to do in the city. There are around 15 museums in the town ranging in displays in modern art all the way to ancient Egyptian artifacts. The arts scene is booming, thriving and growing in the city as well and it has actually been this way for many years and will most likely continue to grow. Many famous musicians have found their sound in the busy town, which is also home to the Empire State Building. New York City students get to enjoy one of Americas biggest libraries as well.

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9. Davis, California (University of California)   



Californias small town of Davis would just be another farming community if not for the California namesake University. The town has consistently ranked as the best college town in the grand state, where Hollywood lives. The University of California is a big contributor to the culture of Davis and supports many of the towns events and get-togethers. The active lifestyle and green living are a major part of the Davis culture; this is to be expected being surrounded by farmlands. Actually one of the major attractions of the small college town is the farmers market that has live music playing while consumers shop for their wares and of course home grown fruits and vegetables. Napa Valley Californias leading wine producing area is just a short 80 minute drive away from Davis to and San Francisco is just 60 miles from the town center. The town is definitely a great place to be to study and relax.

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10. Iowa City, Iowa (University of Iowa)



Iowa may be predominately country but Iowa City is just a little different as it is the college town of the state. The University of Iowa makes its resting place in the town and it is the college that some of the worlds most recognized writers found their calling in the Writers Workshop of the college. Famous writers like Robert frost are among the list that found their inspiration in the program. It could be the rugged beauty of the town that gives the creative mind enlightenment to express the wonders of the imagination or it could be the towns willingness to hold many festivals in the arts arena. Football is also a big event in the town and almost every weekend the main stadium fills nearly 70,000 seats with no problem. Just like many of the other college towns on this top 10 list Iowa City has many quaint little shops that caters to the unique clothing styles of the student population.


In conclusion there is more to these college towns than just a great party to be had, in fact it is the festivals that these college towns hold that make them so wild. On an average day though enjoying the beauty of the cities is the one thing that prevails without a doubt. History is abundant in the oldest of these towns and sometimes in the universities themselves, such as Harvard. When you choose a college to attend of course the first part of the decision making process is of course making sure it can meet your education requirements and to make sure that it will have a program that will suit you, the next step is the location, while all of these universities have on ground housing, the towns they are located is an important factor as well. This top 10 unveils the best college towns in the United States.