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9 Great College Towns for a Fun Getaway — or Retirement

These vibrant cities, from Vermont to Oregon, have lots to offer visitors and residents of all ages

by Kitty Bean Yancey, AARP, September 16, 2021

Downtown Eugene in the fall

Melanie Griffin / EugeneCascadesCoast.org

Eugene, Ore

En español | Time to go back to school? Increasing numbers of people 50 and older are learning that college communities offer year-round cultural and recreational opportunities, as well as amenities such as high-quality health care or a low cost of living. Whether for an enjoyable weekend or a fantastic roost for retirement, consider these appealing choices.

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Kitty Bean Yancey, a former USA Today deputy managing editor, is a travel writer and the winner of multiple Lowell Thomas Awards from the Society of American Travel Writers.

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