<p>Moscow, Idaho. Quintessential college town - population 22,000 and 12,000 of those are students. Great downtown area, lots of bars/culture/etc., tons of local shops, bike trails and outdoorsy things nearby. Loved my time there.</p>
<p>Bloomington, Indiana would be next on my list - only spent a couple days there, but totally loved it and will be moving there in August.</p>
<p>For those interested in a fascinating study of college towns, which are a uniquely American sociological phenomenon, check out a book called “The American College Town,” likely available at your college library.</p>