Travel + Leisure magazine has named Lafayette one of .
The Hub City is ranked 17th in a list of 20 places featured in the November 2013 issue. Burlington, Vt., was ranked No. 1. Other notable college towns are Asheville, N.C.; San Luis Ibispo, Calif.; and Flagstaff, Ariz.
The list is based on the publication杏吧专区檚 first America杏吧专区檚 Favorite Towns survey, which was conducted via social media. A total of 744 towns were nominated in 55 categories.
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