this month, and Alabama has yet another claim to fame.
“From coast to coast, these are the best American college towns and cities,” Stacey Leasca writes, helping parents figure out where to send their kids when the time comes. “As for what makes a great college town, that’s a little subjective, but we like to think it’s a place that has a good mix of educational and professional opportunities, proximity to schools, and plenty of other co-eds ready to mix it up.
Other notable Southern city picks included Lynchburg, Va.; Gainesville, Fla.; Athens, Ga.; Tallahassee, Fla.; and Oxford, Miss.Did they make the right call? Is Tuscaloosa one of the best college towns in America? Did Auburn deserve a spot on their list? What makes a great college town? The academic opportunities that will forge a path to success for your child beats all, but things like restaurants, live music, historical landmarks and other cultural offerings create the character people look for when determining where they might spend their next four years. Tuscaloosa certainly has plenty of that.
Prichard, AL?