32 College Towns That Feel Like a European Vacation Without Leaving the U.S.

30. Sewanee, Tennessee – An Isolated English University Enclave

Perched atop the Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee: The University of the South offers perhaps the most atmospheric "isolated English university" experience in the U.S. Its stunning collegiate Gothic architecture, crafted from local sandstone, rises dramatically amidst a vast 13,000-acre forested domain. The sense of being in a self-contained, slightly misty, academic world evokes comparisons to Durham or older Oxbridge colleges. The charming village center, traditional ceremonies (students often wear gowns), and surrounding natural beauty create a unique, transportive English feel.