A small Catholic school, St. John Fisher College is in Pittsford, N.Y., a suburb seven miles outside of Rochester. Nearly a third of undergraduates major in nursing.

Should you crave more options, time your visit during the Saint John Annual Beerfest in mid-April. Keep in mind, the legal drinking age in Saint John and greater New Brunswick is 19.

Map of Saint John, New Brunswick area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located.