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yeah Seattle has some good natural features nearby. But the city itself is ugly. I was incredibly disappointed visiting Seattle. Although I'm sure Dallas is worse. I never plan on visiting Dallas.
You might not like the dense modern architecture or layout, but Seattle itself isn't categorically ugly at all, certainly no more ugly than the vast majority of American cities built after the Civil War and the many built before then.
Own photo from Puget Sound
Own photo QA and Belltown
Own photo, residential neighborhood in Seattle proper
Own photo, residential neighborhood in Seattle proper
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Seattle has the views, but you have to catch it in nice weather. Waterfront and mountain views at sunrise or sunset will set the stage for romance. It definitely has its moments. On the ground walking downtown blocks on one of Seattle's frequent overcast days, the atmosphere can come off as ugly. Though even in overcast weather the maritime charm of the city can come through.
If he thought Seattle was ugly, surely he probably would of thought Vancouver was hideous. The downtown neighborhoods there are all post modern and contemporary architecture, it's a bit much. There are some historic areas like tiny Gastown, Chinatown, and the Downtown Eastside, but much of that area has been trashed by the homeless, similar to Pioneer Square. But if one is in Stanley Park on a nice day or one of the Waterfront areas looking out at the mountains, it can be romantic. Vancouver shines with its abundant parkland and its urban cityscape juxtaposed with Pacific NW greenery and scenery that gives it a romantic atmosphere in certain spots. It's kind of a paradox in that way. All cities have ugly and beautiful side by side to some degree, but Vancouver takes it to the next level.
Both cities have magic in their natural settings. The built environment can be unsightly at times. The exception is both cities do have a fair amount of Pre WWII craftsman bungalow residential neighborhoods that denotes some charm as mentioned upthread. But they are increasingly now being shared with new five over ones for better or for worse. The Roosevelt neighborhood in Seattle would be a poignant example. Charming bungalows on the residential side streets, but really ugly apartment construction near the new subway stop. TOD is great, but the architecture of the new construction in that spot is really unattractive.
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You might not like the dense modern architecture or layout, but Seattle itself isn't categorically ugly at all, certainly no more ugly than the vast majority of American cities built after the Civil War and the many built before then.
Own photo from Puget Sound
Own photo QA and Belltown
Own photo, residential neighborhood in Seattle proper
Own photo, residential neighborhood in Seattle proper
Got to have a spouse or partner. Been to many of these cities. None were romantic to me because for some reason, we’ve had some of our worst arguments on vacation.
Harpers Ferry, WV is a very romantic place, but its very small.
There are a number of similar small cities that fit the bill. Some I have visited...
Mount Dora FL
Middleburg VA
Lexington VA
Staunton VA
Lambertville NJ
West Chester PA
Saugatuck-Douglas MI
Galena IL
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