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.

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.

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.