How much does campus personality matter?

Hi,

So to preface this discussion, I am a senior from Hawaii who applied to a lot of top schools and I haven’t heard back from all of them, but at this point have garnered acceptances to a lot of different schools of different academic prestige and honor. At this point, my decision comes down to really how I will enjoy the university/college and which place has the best personality in my opinion. If I am not able to tour every school, how should I make my decision? Is there any other way really to get a feel for the school without seeing it? Please let me know what has worked for you or what you are trying this year! Thanks

Have you read any college guide books? Try Fiske, Princeton Review, Insider Guide?