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The Riverwalk is one of my favorite features in any US city. But visitor counts tend to be BS. Even if they're reality-based, a lot of people get counted hundreds of times per year individually. Same with malls, streets, etc.
I don't think there's any question that NYC and Chicago are head and shoulders above the rest. They are #1 and #2 respectively in number of skyscrapers in America and they are loaded with amenities and landmarks, unlike any other city in America. NYC also has legendary Central Park (I know that's more Midtown than Downtown but Midtown is still a CBD).
Chicago has the Mag Mile, Millennium Park, Grant Park, the Chicago River, Lake Michigan, and multiple beaches all in the downtown, which is insane. I can't think of any other city in North America with multiple bodies of water or beaches in the downtown.
The city I believe we're sleeping on, though, and *FULL DISCRETION*, I have never been (I'm going in three months), is Miami. #3 in number of skyscrapers and an absolutely beautiful looking downtown/Brickell situated right next to the bay. I believe the reason it gets slept on is because there doesn't appear to be much hustle and bustle. Besides that, it looks very strong.
I don't think there's any question that NYC and Chicago are head and shoulders above the rest. They are #1 and #2 respectively in number of skyscrapers in America and they are loaded with amenities and landmarks, unlike any other city in America. NYC also has legendary Central Park (I know that's more Midtown than Downtown but Midtown is still a CBD).
Chicago has the Mag Mile, Millennium Park, Grant Park, the Chicago River, Lake Michigan, and multiple beaches all in the downtown, which is insane. I can't think of any other city in North America with multiple bodies of water or beaches in the downtown.
The city I believe we're sleeping on, though, and *FULL DISCRETION*, I have never been (I'm going in three months), is Miami. #3 in number of skyscrapers and an absolutely beautiful looking downtown/Brickell situated right next to the bay. I believe the reason it gets slept on is because there doesn't appear to be much hustle and bustle. Besides that, it looks very strong.
While Miami has made huge improvements, I cannot see how it would rank number 3. Also, having the third most skyscapers is by no means a measurement of how good a downtown area is.
Philadelphia and San Fran and now DC are right up there with Chicago in terms of "downtown" district. Chicago is a larger city, but New York is the only clear runaway.
I would rank
NYC
Chicago
Philly/San Fran
DC
Boston
The architecture, streets-cape, activity, amenities, walk-ability, transit, food, arts, density, etc. in the above cities rank higher than Miami. That isn't to say Miami is lacking, but its definitely not a top 5 downtown.
While Miami has made huge improvements, I cannot see how it would rank number 3. Also, having the third most skyscapers is by no means a measurement of how good a downtown area is.
Philadelphia and San Fran and now DC are right up there with Chicago in terms of "downtown" district. Chicago is a larger city, but New York is the only clear runaway.
I would rank
NYC
Chicago
Philly/San Fran
DC
Boston
The architecture, streets-cape, activity, amenities, walk-ability, transit, food, arts, density, etc. in the above cities rank higher than Miami. That isn't to say Miami is lacking, but its definitely not a top 5 downtown.
These are same great points. That being said, I would remove SF. San Francisco, like Los Angeles, is in absolute shambles.
I’m as big as a SF homer there is, but this is a huge problem. SF city leaders proposed a shelter and rehab center in a neighborhood between North Beach and Pier 39 and business leaders are opposed to it saying it will drive business down. They can’t have it both ways unless they want to ship them off to the Farallon Islands.
I don't think there's any question that NYC and Chicago are head and shoulders above the rest. They are #1 and #2 respectively in number of skyscrapers in America and they are loaded with amenities and landmarks, unlike any other city in America. NYC also has legendary Central Park (I know that's more Midtown than Downtown but Midtown is still a CBD).
Chicago has the Mag Mile, Millennium Park, Grant Park, the Chicago River, Lake Michigan, and multiple beaches all in the downtown, which is insane. I can't think of any other city in North America with multiple bodies of water or beaches in the downtown.
The city I believe we're sleeping on, though, and *FULL DISCRETION*, I have never been (I'm going in three months), is Miami. #3 in number of skyscrapers and an absolutely beautiful looking downtown/Brickell situated right next to the bay. I believe the reason it gets slept on is because there doesn't appear to be much hustle and bustle. Besides that, it looks very strong.
What does number of skyscrapers have anything to do with the quality of a downtown? Would you put Chicago ahead of Paris?
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