College visits can be a “last hurrah” for many families, so make it one to remember by planning attractions to visit and dining at the best restaurants in town.

It’s a scene playing out at college campuses across the country: a mismatched huddle of aiming-for-blasé teens and trying-not-to-be-embarrassing adults follows behind a grinning, gesticulating student guide who is managing to simultaneously walk backwards, wave to a passing roommate, and enthuse about “free” puppies brought in to reduce stress during finals week. Yes, campus tours are considered a “must do” in the increasingly complex college search process. And many local institutions of higher ed are noting increases…

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