9 Most Beautiful College Towns In Alabama

"People love college towns for being swanky and vibrant, opening the culinary scene to flavors from around the globe, and lighting up the entertainment landscape with so much fun and flair. The campus grounds are often stunningly beautiful and feature historic red-brick buildings and unique attractions like museums, botanical gardens, and theatres. Keep reading to discover the 9 most stunning college towns in Alabama.

Talladega

Talladega is in the foothills of the southern Appalachian Mountains, about 55 miles east of Birmingham. It hosts Talladega College, Alabama's first private historically black liberal arts college. Founded months after the Civil War, Talladega College is in Talladega’s historic district and is well-known for its breathtaking historic buildings. Dr. William R. Harvey Museum of Art, named after a Talladega College alumnus, keeps remarkable murals by Hale Woodruff. They are known as the Amistad Murals because they depict events and scenes related to the historic slave revolt. Veterans Park is a few blocks away from the police station and is a nice, clean space with a quiet area and a pavilion. You will want to check out the Davey Allison Memorial, which keeps the beautiful history of NASCAR legends."