32 Underrated College Towns You'll Want To Move To

32. Plattsburgh, New York – SUNY Plattsburgh

Nestled between Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks, Plattsburgh offers the kind of scenic, outdoorsy college life few towns can match. SUNY Plattsburgh gives it academic clout, but the real draw is access—kayaking at sunrise, hiking in the High Peaks, or hopping over to Montreal for a weekend escape. The town is unpretentious but full of charm, with a walkable downtown, historic architecture, and a growing arts scene. It’s ideal for students who want to live where nature is part of the curriculum—and where the pace of life lets you actually breathe.