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Best college towns in America: Durham, New Hampshire (Home of University of New Hampshire)

New England towns are perfect backdrops for football weather. It’s the changing of the foliage, the crisp change in the weather, and the people who are just yearning for fall. Durham, New Hampshire is no different. The town itself has 800 acres of conservation land, so these nature preserves are safe from outside elements. There are a ton of swimming holes surrounding the University of New Hampshire.

Then, there’s the Wagon Hill Farm. The iconic wooden wagon sits at the top of the hill, and the activities on the property include anything from biking and hiking to skiing and snowshoeing. There’s even a sledding hill to spend the first fresh snow of the season. If you want to see animals on farms, UNH’s campus actually has horses on it if you know where to look.

If you’re looking for an amazing place to stay, the Three Chimney’s Inn is a must. It has everything tourists want from the New Hampshire experience short of skiing. They have craft beers, farm-to-table dinners, and it all happens in a home that was originally built in 1649. The historic charm comes all the way to the outside, which is surrounded by amazing greenery.

Like any New England trip, a trip to Durham, New Hampshire needs to include wine. Whether it’s checking out the Ciao Trattoria and Wine Bar or heading to the Honeygirl Meadery for an experience that is one-of-a-kind.