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Best college towns in America: Middletown, Connecticut (Home of Wesleyan University)

Wesleyan University’s football field is the longest continually used football field in the history of the U.S. That alone should be a reason to put Middletown, Connecticut on your list of places to visit during the football season. The field is also right in the middle of campus. There is no stadium or really much for stands. It has this high school feel to it, with metal bleachers on each side. However, all of the campus’ buildings can be seen from the field, so classes could be going on during a game, and they can get a view of the action during statistics class.

Wadsworth Falls State Park lets you bike or walk the trails to see waterfalls. Those are always breathtaking, as the sound of the constantly falling water brings a calming effect to your day. Beyond just the waterfall, the state put in a designated beach area to take a dip in the water, but it might be getting a little cold to do all that.

Harbor Park is another fun place to spend an hour or two. Walk the boardwalks along the water, and try some of the great restaurants nearby. We’re a big fan of the Celtic Cavern which is just a couple of blocks away.

There’s a ton of history in this town, including the General Mansfield House, which preserved the home of a Union soldier who died in the Civil War. There’s also the Van Vleck Observatory right on Wesleyan’s campus. This is a must-see for people into astronomy. This might not be a city most even considered checking out, but there is a lot to do for nature and history lovers alike. And the football field just adds another fun element to the trip.