Nashville is Music City, but it's also the health-care capital of the U.S., home to some 300 health-related companies. The city has more than two dozen higher education institutions, including the renowned Vanderbilt University, Professional sports teams play in the heart of the downtown. The vibrant economy also draws young professionals downtown - one reason the city ranked #3 on Kiplinger’s Top 10 Best Value Cities.
College, it turns out, is an experience shaped as much by what's happening off campus as it is in the classroom. We've selected 10 top college towns that provide plenty of culture and things to do when you're not studying.