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The top 25 best college towns in America

By Ian Pierno

ATHENS, GA - 2011: General view of the Chapel on the campus of the University of Georgia Bulldogs circa 2011 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Georgia/Collegiate Images)
ATHENS, GA - 2011: General view of the Chapel on the campus of the University of Georgia Bulldogs circa 2011 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Georgia/Collegiate Images) /
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Sep 10, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; A general view of Camp Randall Stadium with 77,331 fans watching the game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Akron Zips. With a capacity of 80,321, the facility is designed so that all seats point toward the center of the field. Wisconsin defeated Akron 54-10. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; A general view of Camp Randall Stadium with 77,331 fans watching the game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Akron Zips. With a capacity of 80,321, the facility is designed so that all seats point toward the center of the field. Wisconsin defeated Akron 54-10. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports /

19. Madison, WI

Look, when Wisconsin has a sports team to rally around, they do so in full force. The population of Green Bay, WI is barely over 100,000, yet the Packers still have one of the most successful franchises in the NFL.

The University of Wisconsin, located in Madison, WI, has that same kind of support. The Badgers have football and basketball teams that compete on an elite level almost every year.

Outside of sports, kids still have fun in Madison. From stealing cafeteria trays to go sledding to getting free bacon with their beer to bratwurst festivals, there’s always something to do.

They said it:

Amber, Communications Science and Disorders Major:

"Madison is so diverse, but yet you feel like you know everyone with how outgoing to whole campus is. Gamedays literally fill the streets with parties and games which leads to a packed Camp Randall or Kohn Center for the best game experience of your life. I honestly don’t want leave this school unless they force me out. Also, we pregame harder than your school parties."

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