I spent a year here during a year abroad in university. It can seem a little run down in some places but it has its charms. The state capitol and quite a few of the others government buildings are fantastic and despite it being a typical student town, in terms of bars there are some real hidden gems. Quintessence, for one, and a strange little place about a 5-10 minute walk from there that looks permenantly stuck in the ealry 80s with a great atmosphere. Can get a little depressing during the Winter when there’s no end in sight and the snow overstays its welcome, but the spring and fall are great times to be here.