35 Underrated College Towns in America That Are Full of Small-Town Magic

29. Sewanee, Tennessee – A Mountain-Top Academic Oasis

Home to The University of the South, Sewanee sits atop the Cumberland Plateau and offers some of the most breathtaking natural views in the Southeast. Known as “The Domain,” the university’s 13,000-acre forested campus is one of the most beautiful in the country. The town’s stone Gothic buildings, misty trails, and peaceful charm give it an almost storybook quality. It’s a retreat for the mind and soul—where intellectual exploration meets Appalachian tranquility.