Here’s Why College Towns Are Better Than All Other Towns

Let's talk facts. It's always a good time to visit a college town. Luckily for you, Graduate Hotels has a collection of hotels inspired by the youthful optimism and playfulness that college towns exude.

1. College towns have a community that's bursting with energy and vibrance.

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College towns are filled with students. Students are young. Young people have, like, so much energy, which is good! A vibrant and enticing energy is what makes a college town feel exciting!

2. And that community is used to welcoming others.

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College towns are equipped with a revolving door of fresh faces. When the seniors graduate, a whole class of freshmen arrives. A new group of students excited to start the best years of their lives gives college towns an energy that never gets old — and means that no one's ever really a stranger in a college town.

3. College towns are full of creativity and art.

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One of the benefits to traveling to a town with art, theater, and music students is that you can usually find something creative to see, watch, or hear.

4. Stories abound.

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If there is a college in your town, there's a chance it's been around for years. Like, many, many years. This provides a great opportunity for landmarks, tours, and museums, as older institutions come with a rich cultural history. Staying in a college town gives you a built-in reason to explore the stories of the community around you.

5. There's always something to do, and none of it is a tourist trap.

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With nightlife being a large part of student life, most college towns have many unique and spirited bars and pubs — plus movie theaters and local bookstores. You name it, and they've got it.

6. It's all right there.

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College towns tend to be smaller and off the beaten path. And because they are jam-packed with so many activities and destinations, things are usually in walking distance. Talk about saving time and money.

7. ♫ Where everybody knows your name. ♫

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Because college towns tend to be smaller, it's more likely to be a community where people know a lot of their fellow residents. This characteristic creates a friendly and warm environment that's infectious even if you're just traveling or visiting.

It's often said that our college years are some of the best years of our lives. Graduate Hotels is a collection of hotels inspired by the youthful optimism and playfulness that college towns exude. So go ahead: Rekindle the spirit of your alma mater!