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I am curious which cities have the best views of mountains? Are there any residential highrises in walkable areas that also offer nice, somewhat close-up mountain views? Just want to get a handle on this, I have never lived anywhere like that.
I would assume places like Seattle, LA, Portland, SLC, Phoenix, Asheville, Pittsburgh might offer that to some degree, but nothing obvious or grandiose. The breathtaking views I assume are mostly gonna be in less populated areas. Please enlighten me!! TIA!
Vancouver would be the closest to actual mountains.
All Western US and Canadian cities have mountains in the background. But most are distant from the urban highrise areas. Unless you mean hills...LA, SD, SF, Sea, PDX...all have hills outside your window.
Vancouver would be the closest to actual mountains.
AllWestern US and Canadian cities have mountains in the background. But most are distant from the urban highrise areas. Unless you mean hills...LA, SD, SF, Sea, PDX...all have hills outside your window.
Vancouver would be the closest to actual mountains.
All Western US and Canadian cities have mountains in the background. But most are distant from the urban highrise areas. Unless you mean hills...LA, SD, SF, Sea, PDX...all have hills outside your window.
Seattle has no mountains views? Not exactly.
The Cascades to the east, the Olympics to the west.
Mount Baker to the NE, Mount Rainier to the SE. Hills yes, but actual mountains...also a yes.
I am curious which cities have the best views of mountains? Are there any residential highrises in walkable areas that also offer nice, somewhat close-up mountain views? Just want to get a handle on this, I have never lived anywhere like that.
I would assume places like Seattle, LA, Portland, SLC, Phoenix, Asheville, Pittsburgh might offer that to some degree, but nothing obvious or grandiose. The breathtaking views I assume are mostly gonna be in less populated areas. Please enlighten me!! TIA!
Salt Lake City has the most reliable views of mountains of the cities you've mentioned. Seattle and Portland them but they're often hidden behind clouds.
Los Angeles - the nearest tall mountains 3000-5000 ft range above Pasadena/Altadena are about 20 miles from Downtown where high rises are located. Pasadena is walkable but no highrises except for some office buildings/hotels I think. The closer you are the less dramatic they become because the taller peaks are towards the back. But up close you cant see it because of the lower peaks block the view. Downtown offers great panoramas especially on clear days but still the tallest one are about 50+ away.
The Cascades to the east, the Olympics to the west.
Mount Baker to the NE, Mount Rainier to the SE. Hills yes, but actual mountains...also a yes.
I don't know why you're quoting me. I said:
"All Western US and Canadian cities have mountains in the background. But most are distant from the urban highrise areas."
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