North Carolina Has Two of the Best Universities in the World

Author Alexis Zarycki

October 27th, 2021 1:51 PM

Rankings of the world’s best colleges have been released by U.S. News & World Report. One of our colleges made the top 25 list here in North Carolina. That makes it even more impressive since it applies to the entire world, not just the United States.

So, which school is on top? According to the report, which came out Tuesday (Oct. 26), the No. 1 spot goes to Harvard University located in Massachusetts. In North Carolina, the No. 23 university in the whole world is Duke University. This university is located in Durham, North Carolina.

Of course, North Carolina has plenty of good schools, so it’s no shock more made the best global university list. On U.S. News & World Report’s new list, No. 39 was given to UNC-Chapel Hill located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. You can see more of the best universities globally here. Way to go North Carolina!

LIST: 10 of the Best Fall Things in 2021 You Can Do in Charlotte

• 1. Drink Some Pumpkin Beer

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• 2. Pumpkin Picking

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  There are loads of farms where you can go and pick your own pumpkin in the Charlotte area. Some farms open for pumpkin picking include Hodges Family Farm, Millstone Creeks Orchard, Cotton Hills Farm, Hunter Farm and Wise Acres Organic Farm.

• 3. Stay Home and Make Candy Apples! 

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  Yes, it is as simple as that. A great way to enjoy fall is to make candy apples the safe way. You can DIY or you can find some easy pre-made kits at your local craft/grocery store. Traditional candy apples are great for the kids and taste great.
• 4. Corn Maze at Kersey Valley

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  Opening this weekend, Kersey Valley Corn Maze Adventure offers a Corn Maze, Jumping Pillows, Tram Train to Sunflower Fields, Cow Train, Kersey Valley Express, Kiddie Ziplines, Rock Wall, Tree House Village & Dinosaur Discovery. They are following CDC guidelines!

• 5. See the Fall Foliage

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  Leaves are stunning so taking a hike in the North Carolina area!

• 6. Have A Halloween Movie Night

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  Fall equals Halloween. (In my point of view) Host a virtual watch party with your friends and family and it will certainly get you in the Fall mood.
• hard apple cider

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• 8. See A Drive-In-Movie

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  Man, I am so excited that drive-in-movies are back! In the Charlotte area you can enjoy the movie experience at The Music Yard, Old Town Cornelius and Hounds Drive-In just to name a few.

• 9. Visit A Museum in Charlotte

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  Now in phase 2.5, Discovery Place, the Mint Museum, the Levine Museum are now all open. Please note, these are opening at 50% capacity following CDC guidelines.
• 10. Ride Your Bike

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  Grab your bike and join the Sustain Charlotte’s Biketoberfest.

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