<p>The American Institute for Economic Research named Ithaca the #1 college town :)</p>
<p>[Best</a> college towns (and cities) ranked - USATODAY.com](<a href=“http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-09-08-collegedestinationsONLINE_ST_N.htm?csp=hf&POE=click-refer]Best”>http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-09-08-collegedestinationsONLINE_ST_N.htm?csp=hf&POE=click-refer)</p>
<p>woo, very nice! 
especially after spending the summer here I am very much in agreement with that ranking.</p>
<p>i’m sure academics helped ithaca get #1 more so than economic opportunity</p>
<p>Way to go Ithaca! D goes to Cornell, but we are from Central PA, and very close to State College, a great choice for #2! Both are great college towns.</p>
<p>More than its brainy residents, physical beauty, outdoor opportunities, and student focus, Ithaca has that singular vibe! Bravo Ithaca!</p>