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View Poll Results: Which of this city has the third best skyline?
Seattle 163 23.22%
Phildephia 89 12.68%
Los angeles 38 5.41%
Pittsburgh 52 7.41%
Houston 103 14.67%
San francisco 137 19.52%
Atlanta 60 8.55%
Boston 14 1.99%
Denver 23 3.28%
Dallas 23 3.28%
Voters: 702. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 01-01-2012, 10:47 PM
 
Location: In the heights
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Is it just me or does anyone else think the space needle ruins Seattle's skyline?

What a tacky horrendous structure.
Oh, I kind of love the space needle. In terms of giant towers, the space needle is one of the best ones I feel whereas there are a lot of ugly clunkers out there.

 
Old 01-01-2012, 11:15 PM
 
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Oh, I kind of love the space needle. In terms of giant towers, the space needle is one of the best ones I feel whereas there are a lot of ugly clunkers out there.
I used to like it but after seeing some of the pics here I have changed my mind.

It looks like a giant retro 60's era living room lamp stuck in the middle of an urban setting.

It is very noticeable though. I don't think I would recognize Seattle w/ out it.
 
Old 01-02-2012, 09:49 AM
 
Location: MN
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Still love my Minneapolis::
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...e-20070508.jpg

But Compared to Chicago... haha
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v4555/135/17/56000713/n56000713_36355114_6130519.jpg (broken link)

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Old 01-05-2012, 01:41 PM
 
Location: The City
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Gotta Love Chicago

Some pictures from trips there this year, finally did the boat/architecture tour and loved it



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Old 01-05-2012, 01:49 PM
 
Location: Limbo
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Gotta Love Chicago

Some pictures from trips there this year, finally did the boat/architecture tour and loved it


I have almost the same photos hanging on my wall from my boat tour and other random pandering around Chicago.

But, I honestly wouldn't know who to put as third best. There are so many contenders based on personal taste and the angles at which they are seen.
 
Old 01-05-2012, 02:34 PM
 
Location: MN
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Default Chicago Trip

Kidphilly - Nice photos.

Here are some from my last trip to Chicago.

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Old 01-05-2012, 08:42 PM
 
Location: The City
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Another from Philly

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Old 01-06-2012, 02:04 PM
 
Location: New York, NY
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Pittsburgh Best Skyline In The Country Hands Down
The city is set on a triangle surrounded by three rivers with a back drop of green rolling hills.
The skyline was designed specifically for the setting not haphazardly thrown together in dissaray
No other city has the vantage points and beauty of this amazing city
If you are not voting for Pittsburgh there is a reason WHY
It is the Best Kept Secret In The World
LOL @ Pittsburgh having the best skyline in the country.
It's obviously Fargo.

http://www.fargomoorhead.org/assets/templates/fmcvb/uploads/gallery/FM_Skyline_From_Fargo4_t.jpg (broken link)
 
Old 01-08-2012, 03:56 PM
 
Location: Denver/Atlanta
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http://harpictures.marketlinx.com/Me...1463482-15.jpg
http://harpictures.marketlinx.com/Me...r1399643-1.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/...c0400e8f9a.jpg

Houston!

If it had the setting to back it up (Mountains, River, Ocean) it would hands down be better than Seattle or San Fransisco imo.

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Old 01-08-2012, 04:24 PM
 
Location: NYC/PHiLLY
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Houston!

If it had the setting to back it up (Mountains, River, Ocean) it would hands down be better than Seattle or San Fransisco imo.
I couldn't even tell what city that was lol, if you hadn't said Houston I would have thought it was denver or Phoenix..it looks pretty bland I think. It needs a signature building or structure. And if you squint out of one eye from far back it looks like LA in the second pic.
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