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6 places to see fall foliage on campus

Sep 26, 2018

Pumpkin spice season is finally here! Last Saturday marked the first official day of fall, which means we are counting the days until the air turns crisp and the leaves start to transform.

In anticipation of colorful trees dazzling us all over campus, we’ve picked out the most Instagram-worthy places to spot autumn scenery.

Get your smartphones ready, because campus is about to go Technicolor!

Autumn trees lining the courtyard outside University Library

The dozens of trees lining the courtyard near University Library are always the first to turn.

Courtyard area with picnic tables outside Inlow Hall

Zip up your sweatshirt and take your lunch to the scenic courtyard just outside of Inlow Hall for a perfect autumn picnic.

The Indianapolis skyline and campus as seen from the fifth-floor patio at University Hall

Get a bird’s-eye view of downtown and campus from the fifth-floor patio at University Hall.

Trees lining west side of University Tower residence hall

Visit the west side of University Tower to spot the colorful trees that line the grounds of the residence hall.

Top of Carroll Stadium

Park on the top floor of the Barnhill Garage to spot the changing leaves surrounding Carroll Stadium.

The Indy skyline, with a view of White River and autumn trees turning colors

To get the ultimate view, travel slightly west of campus to where New York Street meets White River Parkway Drive for a Snapchat trifecta. There you can take in the scenic Indy skyline along with views of White River and dozens of trees.

All photos by Liz Kaye, Indiana University

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