Popular Midcoast Maine Community Named a Top College Town in the Northeast

A popular town right in the heart of Midcoast Maine is being hailed as not just the state's best, but also one of New England's finest.

US News & World Report decided to take a look at college towns from across Northeastern United States. The site's goal was to find the 10 best college towns in the region. One of these towns selected was Maine's own Brunswick, home to Bowdoin College.

Located 30 minutes north of Portland, Brunswick is a Midcoast Maine gem. The town features a beautiful downtown village that sits right between the Androscoggin River and Bowdoin's campus. It's loaded with shops, restaurants, cafes, food carts, green space, and all those little features that make college towns unique.

It's simply a beautiful downtown. It truly intertwines with the campus, which is one of the prettiest in the region. It also makes it easy for Bowdoin students to enjoy all that Brunswick's downtown has to offer, considering it's an easy walk.

Students can also enjoy some of Maine's great outdoors, with the rocky coastline not too far away. Plus, who wouldn't love a day at one of the breweries at the old naval air station, and a burger at the iconic Fat Boy Drive-In?

But enough from me. Here is an excerpt from US News about why Brunswick was chosen as one of the Northeast's top college town destinations.

North of campus is the Androscoggin River and to the south are various islands that lead to the Atlantic Ocean. Those visiting or staying in Brunswick can bask in the quintessential Maine experience, with views of several lighthouses and their choice of dining at lobster shacks and other seafood spots.

Brunswick is the prototype of the college town so many of us yearn for. Just imagine walking the quad on a brisk autumn day, then strolling right into the village to grab a coffee before hitting the books. It's idyllic in every way.

Honestly, this is a no-brainer selection by US News. Brunswick is in a class by itself when it comes to Maine college towns. It's nice to see it getting the recognition it deserves.