19. Old pump, West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University



The lovers lane. Back in the early days of Purdue University, there was a law that forbade ladies from attending dates on weeknights, and an enforced curfew for the ladies to get back to their dorms before the specified time. The old water pump, was conveniently located next to the ladies' quarters, so young lovers would find reason to step out past curfew under the guise of getting water from the pump. Today the place still serves as a romantic destination for the campus' folks.

18. Eternal flame, Champaign-Urbana, IL University of Illinois



A kiss that leads to a lifetime of eternal bliss. Given as the class gift of 1912, the eternal flame monument sits between the English building and Lincoln hall. It's a semicircular bench with an electric lamp mounted on top of it. This monument represents a legend that if two lovers kissed there, they would be bound to each other eternally. This tradition is still being carried out by the students of this university. Married Illini often return to the spot to admire this glowing symbol of their devotion to each other.

17. Kissing Tree, Lexington, KY, Transylvania University



The Kissing Tree stands at the steps of Transylvania's library and represents a great memory to the alumni of the school. This is the place where students used to visit to steal a kiss or two. It's said that in the early days when kissing was strictly forbidden, teachers and administrators would only look the other way if a student was standing under the tree. The tree is still viewed by the University as a romantic spot, and students visit it on dates or hang out sessions. It has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the most romantic places on American college campuses.

16. Kissing Circle, Athens, OH, Ohio University



Snuggled into a brick paseo on Ohio University's campus is a circular pavement area that bears with it the sweetest of traditions. During the 1950's it was commonplace to see lovers meet at this place to kiss or leave chalked messages for their better half. Much older traditions stipulated that a man and woman should kiss whenever they passed through the circle at the same time. Notably, in 1962, a student declared his love by writing his message in the circle for the whole campus to see. Today the circle still serves as a haven of love in the University.

15. Botany Pond, Chicago, IL, University of Chicago



The Botany pond has been in existence in the quad of the University of Chicago since 1902. The pond had a wide variety of animal and plant diversity, but nowadays is mostly koi and a smaller variety of plants. Still, it is a refreshing biological oasis within the major metropolitan area . There is a legend claiming that if a couple kisses on the bridge that spans the pond, they will end up marrying each other.

14. Kissing under Engineering Arch, Ann Arbor, MI, University of Michigan



While engineering and love aren't typically associated with each other, Ann Arbor breaks the mold. According to legend, any couple who kisses under the engineering arch right at the stroke of midnight, are bound to tie the knot. It's a less practice tradition in modern times, but alumni of the University of Michigan still visit the spot during their wedding processions.

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