Murray, Kentucky Named One of America's Best Small College Towns

Kentucky is known for several things, including its stunning landscapes, rich history, and world-famous bourbon. But there are plenty of other people, places, and things to brag about. The latest KY good news is that one of its small college towns just scored a spot on the list of the 10 Best Small College Towns in the U.S.!

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According to USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards, Kentucky is home to one of the most charming, vibrant, and downright delightful small college towns you’ll find anywhere.

Kentucky is Home to One of the 10 Best Small College Towns in America!

So, which town are we talking about? It’s none other than MURRAY, KENTUCKY, which landed on #4 on the list!

Here’s what USA Today had to say about the town, which is home to Murray State University…

The worlds of Murray, Kentucky, and Murray State University have been intertwined since the college opened in 1922 in the heart of town. As a quintessential college town, Murray has lots of pubs and bars, casual restaurants run by local owners, and outdoor outfitters to keep everyone enjoying the local parks, which offer amenities like disc golf, a skate park, and a huge soccer complex. Non-collegiate visitors love the famed Calloway County Quilt Trail, which features more than 60 quilt patterns painted on barns, homes, and other buildings throughout the countryside.

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Whether you’re a student looking for a place to learn or a visitor looking for some authentic Kentucky charm, Murray is as good a place as any to start. So next time someone tells you Kentucky is just about basketball (they do love their hoops), remind them they’ve also got one of the coolest small college towns in the country.