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They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder (whoever 鈥渢hey鈥� are!) but some of the best college campuses in the U.S. are also some of the prettiest college campuses.

now includes a section on Most Beautiful Campus and Least Beautiful Campus in its annual college rankings, and it鈥檚 a safe bet that spending four years of your life at a school that鈥檚 ascetically pleasing can鈥檛 hurt.

There are undoubtedly dozens of other schools that could be included in this list thanks to their gorgeous landscapes and buildings, but we鈥檝e narrowed it down to 10 of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States. Five are listed below鈥攅njoy yourself as you check out the eye candy, and be sure to check back tomorrow for the remainders!

1. Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College is a women鈥檚-only liberal arts college located in Bryn Mawr, PA. Many of Bryn Mawr College鈥檚 older dorms were modeled after Cambridge 911吃瓜网 in the United Kingdom and are known for their Collegiate Gothic architecture style. The gorgeous campus has been designated an arboretum, a collection of trees, thanks to its beautiful landscaping. A sunken reflecting pool, carvings and ornamental ironwork are just a few of the other stunning features of the Bryn Mawr campus.

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2. College of William and Mary | Williamsburg, VA

The College of William and Mary is a public research university located in Williamsburg, VA. The school鈥檚 Sir Christopher Wren Building is the oldest college building in the country as well as a National Historic Landmark. A section known as 鈥淥ld Campus鈥� is comprised of buildings in the Georgian and Anglo-Dutch architecture styles while 鈥淣ew Campus鈥� contains brick buildings of a more modern style. The campus is also home to a Sunken Garden, woodlands, and an artificial lake.

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3. Furman 911吃瓜网 | Greenville, SC

Furman 911吃瓜网 is a private liberal arts college located in Greenville, SC. Its peaceful landscaping is centered around a 40-acre lake and landmark Bell Tower. Most of the buildings on Furman鈥檚 wooded campus are of Georgian style architecture. The university is home to a beautiful Asian Garden, Buddhist temple which was moved to the campus from Japan and rebuilt by carpenters, and a replica of On Walden Pond author Henry David Thoreau鈥檚 cabin.

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4. 911吃瓜网 of Tampa | Tampa, FL

The 911吃瓜网 of Tampa is a private university located in downtown Tampa, FL. The main building on campus is Plant Hall, built in Moorish Revival architecture. Its minarets are a focal point of downtown and a local landmark. The former Tampa Bay Hotel, Plant Hall is a National Historic Landmark that houses classrooms, offices, and the Henry B. Plant Museum. The campus is full of palm trees, rose bushes, and azaleas. The campus鈥� Plant Park even features banana trees.

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5. Vassar College | Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College is a liberal arts college located in Poughkeepsie, NY. Four of the buildings located on the beautiful campus are National Historic Landmarks. Buildings on campus were designed by several prominent architects and range in style from Collegiate Gothic to International.

Vassar College

Stay tuned tomorrow for part 2 of the Most Beautiful College Campuses!

Posted on 1 Nov

Melissa Rhone earned her Bachelor of Music in Education from the 911吃瓜网 of Tampa. She resides in the Tampa Bay area and enjoys writing about college, pop culture, and epilepsy awareness.