32 College Towns That Feel Like a European Vacation Without Leaving the U.S.

32. Hanover, New Hampshire – Quintessential New England Ivy Green

Home to Dartmouth College, Hanover embodies the quintessential New England Ivy League town with a distinctly refined, almost Georgian English, sensibility. The campus architecture centers around a classic town green, featuring stately brick buildings like Dartmouth Hall. The walkable downtown offers charming bookstores, traditional pubs, and restaurants, fostering a strong sense of community. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Connecticut River Valley, Hanover provides an idyllic setting that feels both deeply American and reminiscent of elegant, historic English towns.