5 Affordable College Towns to Visit This Fall

Haskell unfolds about two miles to the southeast. Its attractions spotlight its status as a federally operated intertribal university, including the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum, which interprets the history of the school and the Native nations it serves. In town, historic Massachusetts Street (locals call it “Mass Street”) is a lively hub known for music venues and more, including South Park, a fine spot for a lovely fall stroll.

Williamstown, Massachusetts (population: 9,186)

Whatever springs to mind when you hear the phrase “classic New England town” probably looks like Williamstown. Specifically: lots of two-story brick buildings; local coffee houses, galleries and restaurants in converted homes and other adapted century-plus structures; and a white, steepled, clapboard church. And it’s all nestled into the Berkshire Hills. Williams College is equally classic: a more than 200-year-old campus defined by tree-lined walking paths, stately stone and vine-covered brick buildings. The college’s best-known attraction is The Clark, considered one of the foremost art museums and research centers in the country. Enjoy works by 19th-century French and American artists, including Edgar Degas, Claude Monet and Winslow Homer, and outdoor reflecting pools that mirror the surrounding autumnal trees. And like many charming New England towns, there are plenty of nearby hikes and drives vying for travelers’ attention in the fall. Among them: An outing to Mount Greylock, the state’s highest point.

Davis, California (population: 66,110)

Less than 15 miles west of Sacramento, in northern Central California farm country, Davis bills itself as one of America’s most bike-friendly cities. Nearly 150 miles of bike paths, trails and lanes packed into its 11 square miles make it easy for cyclists to explore the sights, both downtown and on the University of California, Davis campus.

Fall is the time to enjoy blooming sage and fuchsia at the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, a 100-plus-acre collection of gardens and walking loops that’s celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. The agricultural surroundings translate into top-notch seasonal off-campus fun. Options include farm-to-table dining, the popular Davis Farmers Market and Great Bear Vineyards, with tours, tastings and special events, located on the edge of town.

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