College Towns- the best or most unique?

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<p>Hi :) Are there any good college towns in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic? Size doesn't really matter, so long as it's not three blocks and an ice cream shop. I hear Boston's a good one but are there any others?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Amherst is a nice college town in MA</p>

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<p>Like you said - Boston is a great college town along with the surrounding area - Cambridge in particular is beautiful, full of culture and art. As @krpoltax‌ said, Amherst MA as well - very eclectic but its isolation lends itself to an inclination of partying and whatnot. Nevertheless fun and exciting. </p>

<p>NYC - while not necessarily a college town more than simple a massive city with many colleges, I imagine there’d be a lot in terms of culture, eateries, and recreation - though it might be quite expensive. </p>

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<p>Depends entirely on what you define as “good” and what sort of college experience you’re looking for. Boston is an amazing college “town” for someone who is looking for that sort of college environment. For the kid (like my own) who was raised in a city and who is looking for a smaller, more quiet/slower pace, not so much. </p>

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<p>In terms of experience, I guess diversity is a main concern. I’m looking for places with a good blend of restaurants and a lively town scene. </p>

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<p>Ithaca, NY. (FYI, I lived there from 1984 to 2008.) More restaurants per capita than NYC. I miss it (even though Hawaii has its perks… I still miss much about Ithaca). Known as “the city of evil” (coined by the conservatives, it IS definitely a liberal town!). Had regular topless “protests” that were joined by the police chiefess. Has an annual festival and parade with a Volvo ballet and chainsaw band. Annual Grassroots festival of music and dance in nearby Trumansburg is not to be missed. Great theater, music scene. Two big schools, Cornell and Ithaca College. And lots of gorges and parks to play in.</p>

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<p>Brunswick, ME (the best college town by far)
Burlington, VT is also nice
Boston is definitely good; there is lots going on
I second Amherst as well</p>