Upon reading Harry Potter or watching the films, J.K. Rowling takes our imaginations on an epic adventure. And Hogwarts is obviously a huge part of that adventure. So when we see a building that looks similar to Hogwarts, we are automatically transported into the world of Harry Potter. One college has a few Hogwarts-style buildings in Massachusetts and if you haven’t yet been to Mount Holyoke College, seeing the structures on campus may make you want to enroll.
Mount Holyoke College is a private college that sits on 700 acres in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Established in 1837 there are plenty of historic buildings across the campus.
Massachusetts Office Of Travel & Tourism/Flickr This institute for higher learning is a liberal arts college for women and is also gender diverse.
The large gates surrounding the campus may be your first clue that this is no ordinary school. For beyond these gates lies the magical world of Mount Holyoke College.
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One building, in particular, Mary Lyon Hall, is a rather striking structure. Could this be Hogwarts you’re actually seeing?
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It’s almost as though J.K. Rowling visited the Mount Holyoke campus before writing Harry Potter. The ivy-covered and red brick architecture is inspiring to say the least.
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The Williston Library itself is a magical architectural wonder filled with thousands of books. You would have-expect to stumble into Hermione Granger inside.
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And then there’s the Talcott Greenhouse which is a magical place to visit on campus as well. But could this be one of the Hogwarts greenhouses?
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Have you ever ventured onto the campus of Mount Holyoke College to take in the architectural sites? Do you know of any other Hogwarts-style buildings in Massachusetts? Let us know in the comments. To learn more, visit the Mount Holyoke College website and Facebook page.
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This institute for higher learning is a liberal arts college for women and is also gender diverse.
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If you decide to take a trip to South Hadley, check out another magical world on a hike to Lithia Springs in the Mount Holyoke Range State Park.
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