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Best college towns in America: Minneapolis, Minnesota (Home of University of Minnesota)

One of the biggest cities on the list, Minneapolis might not have the “college town” feel that some others on the list have because there is so much else going on, but that doesn’t take away the greatness from this city. Minnesota Golden Gophers fans go hard for this team on game day. The entire city loves this team.

Since the team stopped sharing the Metrodome, TCF Bank Stadium has given the fans a place of their own. Some people tailgate in the parking lot, but if you’re willing to take a walk before the game, about a mile away people will start tailgating at the East River Flats Park. It allows you to celebrate the football games on the banks of the Mississippi River.

The cool thing about the UofM campus is that the Mississippi River runs right through the middle of it. There’s an East River campus and a West River campus. There’s plenty of places to blow off steam like the Burrito Loco where you can get a fishbowl margarita. Surly Brewing also brings together two college favorites; a vast beer menu and bonfires.

The Guthrie Theater is known by theater lovers nationwide. There are great works and some local pieces as well. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is one of the best urban sculpture parks in the country. There are literally dozens of sculptures outside to see all while enjoying the fall weather here.