45 Underrated Religious College Towns Across America You'll Fall in Love With

44. New Ulm, Minnesota: German Devotion and Prairie Peace

New Ulm blends Bavarian architecture with deep Lutheran roots, anchored by Martin Luther College—a training ground for pastors and teachers of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Towering churches, like the stunning Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, mark the skyline, while organ music and hymnody shape the town’s cultural heartbeat. The Glockenspiel in the town square echoes hourly, not just as a tourist draw, but as a symbol of enduring heritage. Here, tradition isn’t just preserved—it’s cherished. New Ulm offers a rare blend of theological discipline, artistic beauty, and prairie serenity.