The Best College Towns in the U.S.

Posted Oct 11, 2017
Chapel Hill, North Carolina: Each year, 29,000 students descend on Chapel Hill, which basically doubles as the college campus, for basketball season (where Michael Jordan got his start). The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill is among the oldest public universities in the U.S., but in recent years, the town has become renowned for its food scene and cultural attractions. (Conde Nast Traveler)

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