FollowThe fall season brings us pumpkins, Halloween and football. If you don’t have a spectacular football team nearby, you might be missing out on a whole lot of fun. These 5 best college football destinations are often flooded with fans come fall.
As a result, these crowds have led to a lot of new businesses and creative restaurants. Many comfy accommodations have popped up in and around the country.
Plan on stopping by to see some great game play. While you are there you will be able to enjoy the changing of the leaves.
College Football Destinations
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan is a popular college football destination. The University of Michigan’s north campus is located in Ann Arbor, and adds to an already thriving community. In the fall, the entire town and campus come to life and the football games draw in huge crowds.
Plan on visiting this quaint town, even if you cannot make it to the game. The downtown area is lively, with bars and pubs. You can also take part in walking down by the river. It is tree-lined and beautiful at this time of the year.
Pasadena, California
College football rules in this part of California and while most won’t think of California as a fall destination, think again. It is near several outdoor recreation options such as the nearby Angeles National Forest. It is a spectacular backdrop just waiting to be explored. Take in a game at the historic Rose Bowl and then celebrate fall the way the celebrities do in Hollywood or Los Angeles. You can also choose to take Highway 2 into the National Forest. Here you can hike up to any one of the dozens of viewing points that overlook the city.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to several college football teams. The University of Pennsylvania and its rivals over at Harvard make for exciting game days. As far as college towns go, Philadelphia is not small by no means.
The campus does have a nice small town vibe, even if it sits in a big city that is filled with plenty to see and do. Octoberfest your way through town, enjoy the arts and culture scene that pick up after summer break. You may also want to drive out to Valley Forge or head out to the river when the game is over.
Eugene, Oregon
The new college football town to check out is in Oregon. If you have not been to Oregon, you do not know what you are missing. This beautiful, nature loving state is not as football crazy as other parts of the country. However, the University of Oregon Ducks have a lot of hometown support.
The stadium is notorious for the noise level, and if you can be there on a game day, do try to get tickets. After the game, head out on any country road to pass through the main street of countless small towns and find a park to take a hike through.
South Bend, Indiana
Notre Dame University is one of the most well-known college football teams in the country. Its beautiful campus has a lot of great opportunities for vacationing nearby. To the west of campus is the shores of Lake Michigan. The beaches and dunes, parks, and forests are breathtakingly beautiful in the fall.
Game days in South Bend are exciting. At times, getting tickets on game day may be a little difficult. However, there is lots of things to see and do in South Bend, Indiana and you may want to take part in a tailgating opportunity and have some fun.
These 5 best college football destinations offer visitors lots of opportunities for tailgating parties and fun.
