2 PNW schools listed amongst most stunning in U.S.

The Pacific Northwest claimed two spots on Travel + Leisure’s list of the 30 most stunning faculty campuses within the U.S.

Lewis and Clark College in Portland and the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle have been listed among the many most scenic.

UW wows with Gothic structure, mountain views, cherry blossom

The University of Washington showcases beautiful structure with a wide ranging mountain backdrop.

“The Drumheller Fountain is a great spot for views of snowcapped Mount Rainier,” Travel + Leisure acknowledged.

Arguably, probably the most well-known constructing on campus is the Suzzallo Library, also referred to as the “Harry Potter room” for its distinctive design.

“The eye-catching Collegiate Gothic Suzzallo Library at the University of Washington’s Seattle campus has elaborately gilded vaulted ceilings and 35-foot-high stained-glass windows,” Travel + Leisure acknowledged.

During the spring, a whole lot of vacationers flock to UW to see the cherry blossoms bloom within the quad.

“The quad’s 29 Yoshino cherry trees steal the spotlight with blooms of delicate pink petals set against red-brick buildings,” Travel + Leisure acknowledged.

Lewis and Clark College pairs Mount Hood views with historic property allure

UW isn’t the one Pacific Northwest campus with a surprising backdrop. Lewis and Clark College boasts sweeping views of Mount Hood with a mix of historic allure.

“Lewis and Clark College offers students and visitors alike a wonderful view of Mount Hood from its manicured campus,” Travel + Leisure acknowledged. “The institution is set on land that once belonged to three private estates, including the early-20th-century Tudor-style Frank Manor House, now a college administration hub.”

Travel + Leisure famous the campus is open to the general public and nicely price a stroll via its picturesque grounds.

Other campuses that made the listing

Other schools on the listing embrace Ivy League establishments like Yale, Princeton, and Cornell, in addition to elite Northeastern colleges equivalent to Bard College, Swarthmore College, Wellesley College, and Bryn Mawr College.

Southern standouts embrace Duke, Vanderbilt, Rice University, the University of Virginia, the University of Georgia, The College of William and Mary, The University of the South, Berry College, Florida Southern College, Furman University, and Flagler College.

Other Western entries embrace Stanford, the University of San Diego, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the University of Hawaii.

Midwestern colleges like Notre Dame, Northwestern, the University of Michigan, the University of Chicago, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and Kenyon College additionally earned spots.

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