North Carolina is home to two college towns, Durham and Elon. Durham is a 6-letter city located in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. It is home to Duke University and North Carolina Central University. Elon is a 4-letter town located in Alamance County, North Carolina. It is home to Elon University. Both Durham and Elon are popular college towns in North Carolina, offering a variety of educational and recreational opportunities for students.