32 Stunning College Campuses That Double as Tourist Destinations

17. Flagler College, Florida, USA: Gilded Age Glamour

Located in historic St. Augustine, Flagler College is housed in the former Ponce de León Hotel, a Spanish Renaissance Revival masterpiece built by railroad magnate Henry Flagler in the 1880s. With its sweeping arches, Tiffany stained-glass windows, and palm-lined courtyards, the campus feels more like a Mediterranean palace than a school. Visitors can take guided tours of the opulent interiors, then explore the charming streets and historic sites of America’s oldest city.