Witchcraft and wizardry, butterbeer and broomsticks — the world created by J. K. Rowling truly is unlike any other, and one we’d happily enter. Luckily for us here in the Buckeye State, there is a place just outside Columbus that will transport you straight to Hogwarts. In fact, it’s not just one building in Ohio that looks like Hogwarts; it’s an entire college campus. Come and wander around beautiful Kenyon College, and let your mind run wild as you enter the wonderful world of Harry Potter!
J. K. Rowling might have never been to Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, but this glorious campus is a dead ringer for Hogwarts.
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The Gothic architecture and castle-like buildings of Kenyon College are undeniably Hogwartsian, creating a magical ambiance that’s straight out of the Harry Potter universe.
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Kenyon College was established in 1824, and it is widely regarded as one of the country’s top liberal arts institutions.
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Today, Kenyon welcomes around 1,600 students to campus each year, with classes leaning heavily into the liberal arts…
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…though there aren’t any broomstick or flying classes, there are astronomy and magic classes (the latter of which pertains to Early Modern Europe, but still!).
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The history of Kenyon College is an inherent part of campus culture, with administration not eschewing tradition.
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Doesn’t this look like the house sorting ceremony?
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Add it all up, and this Ohio campus feels very much like Hogwarts, a coincidence we’re sure many Kenyon College students appreciate!
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Have you visited this beautiful campus in Ohio that looks just like Hogwarts? Kenyon College really is one of the most captivating places in the Buckeye State — as is Gambier, Ohio!
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Looking for more enchanting adventures in Ohio? Why not explore this castle in Cleveland that’s hiding in one of the city’s most beautiful parks?
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