Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Swarthmore, Home to Small Prestigious Swarthmore College, Has a Cute Downtown, a Low Key Collegiate Vibe and an Educated Populace Lovely Swarthmore, home to one of the country’s most selective liberal arts colleges, Swarthmore College, is 10 miles southwest of Philadelphia in southeastern Pennsylvania. It became a commuter suburb when Philadelphia passenger rail […]
Harrisonburg, Virginia Tucked in the Lush Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg Has an Artsy, Collegiate Vibe and an Inviting, Walkable Downtown Harrisonburg sits in north central Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, about two hours southwest of Washington, D.C. It started out in the late-1700s and today is home to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University. It often
Sewanee, Tennessee Home to the University of the South, Cozy, Leafy Sewanee Sits Atop the Cumberland Plateau in Pretty South Central Tennessee Home to the University of the South (1,800 students), cozy Sewanee is nestled atop the beautiful Cumberland Plateau in lush southcentral Tennessee. The university, also known as Sewanee, is an Episcopal liberal arts
Oxford, Mississippi Literary Oxford Beckons to Retirees Seeking a Creative Vibe, Intellectual Stimulation and an Intense Collegiate Football Culture Reasons to retire in Oxford abound, but the town’s stimulating literary tradition might be one of the best. In the rolling hills of north central Mississippi, this vibrant hamlet is home to the University of Mississippi
Durango, Colorado Nestled in Rugged Mountain Scenery, “Shabby Chic” Durango is an Outdoor Adventure Hub with a Cute Downtown Along the Animas River at 6,525 feet above sea level in rugged southwestern Colorado, Durango is a slightly touristy, bohemian town with a “shabby chic” vibe. Backcountry adventurers, river rats, ski bums and the well-heeled all
Six Classic College Towns for Retirement A Great Way to Stay Engaged College towns have long been magnets for retirees who crave intellectual stimulation, walkable neighborhoods, and cultural perks without big-city hassles. These six classics deliver that in spades, blending campus energy with retiree-friendly amenities like strong healthcare and endless events. Ann Arbor, Michigan This