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Every year, thousands of people use TripAdvisor to share advice, reviews, and feedback about popular attractions, including those with breathtaking views. Many of America's top attractions are praised for their stunning views, which people often mention in their reviews.
The iconic Art Deco skyscraper offers spectacular views over the Big Apple. It's one of the main attractions in New York and is highly rated among visitors on TripAdvisor.
Top of the Rock comes right after the Empire State Building when it comes to amazing views. The observatory on top of Rockefeller Center is definitely worth a visit.
This Roman Catholic chapel in Arizona is highly rated for its amazing views on TripAdvisor. The chapel was built in the mid-1950s in the Coconino National Forest.
Home to the Getty Museum, the center also has beautiful gardens and a spectacular view of the LA skyline.
Seattle's famous landmark offers some of the best views of the city. The tower was built for the 1962 World's Fair, and today is one of the most recognized structures in the world.
Located on the top of One World Trade Center, the observatory is also a must-visit for those looking for the best views of the city.
Biltmore Estate is a historic house museum built by George Vanderbilt in the late 1800s. It offers magnificent views over the gardens and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Located on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building, the observation deck is the perfect spot for those looking for breathtaking views of Chicago.
Speaking of breathtaking views of Chicago, from the observatory on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower it's possible to see four states—Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan!
America's official war memorial and museum dedicated to World War I is also a place to contemplate gorgeous views.
Technically, the famous giant Ferris wheel on the Las Vegas Strip is located in Paradise. It was once the world's tallest, and while it no longer holds the title, it still offers amazing views of Sin City.
Built by the Spanish, the oldest masonry fort in the continental US is located in a strategic position that offers magnificent views.
The French Renaissance-style château built in 1914 is located high in Portland's West Hills, from where Portland can be observed.
The plantation of Founding Father and the third US president, Thomas Jefferson, is a famous local attraction. Views of the gardens, hills, forests, and fields delight visitors.
The 561-ft (171-m) observation tower opened to the public in 1978 and it remains one of the most-visited Dallas attractions.
Built in the early 1980s, the tower is the perfect spot to observe the city and the Ouachita Mountains.
The famous statue by Giuseppe Moretti is located on a spot with really nice views of Birmingham.
The tallest skyscraper in Baton Rouge offers great views of the city. Visitors can enjoy the vistas from a height of 450 feet (137 m).
The tower's observation deck offers 360° views of the Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg. It's definitely worth a visit!
This lighthouse on the southern tip of St. Simons Island is also highly rated as a place with beautiful views.
This historical plantation dates back to the 1730s. Middleton Place is set on beautiful grounds and has really nice views.
The steps leading up to the Philadelphia Museum of Art became popular when they appeared in the 1976 movie 'Rocky.' The views over Philly are really worth the climb.
If you're looking for a medieval-style stone castle with great views, look no further than the one designed and built by actor William Gillette.
The Wisconsin State Capitol opened its doors in 1917. It has an observation deck where visitors can marvel at the gorgeous vistas.
Fort Mackinac was built by the British during the American Revolutionary War. It's a beautiful place to visit for its history and views.
The former summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln is located in Manchester, Vermont. It too offers great views.
This 1913 mansion sits amid a mountain, surrounded by greenery and lakes. The views are definitely worth checking.
The JFK Presidential Library and Museum can be found on Columbia Point in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. It's also a high-rated spot when it comes to views.
This gorgeous coastal pentagonal bastion fort is definitely worth a visit—both for the history and the views.
This mansion built by the Vanderbilt family offers spectacular views of the seaside city.
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Buildings with the best views in the US, according to TripAdvisor
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Every year, thousands of people use TripAdvisor to share advice, reviews, and feedback about popular attractions, including those with breathtaking views. Many of America's top attractions are praised for their stunning views, which people often mention in their reviews.