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Washington, D.C. - Though not a traditional skyline, the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Potomac River all contribute to this city’s beautiful and historic view.
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Anchorage, AK - Alaska's most populous city, home to approximately 40% of the state's population, sits against a gorgeous backdrop of snowcapped mountains.
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Columbus, OH - Though spread out, Columbus' skyscrapers boast heights exceeding 600 ft, like the Rhodes State Office Tower.
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Nashville, TN - Nashville’s buildings are a lovely sight against the Cumberland River, showing an understated kind of beauty.
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Cleveland, OH - This beautiful skyline sits on the shore of Lake Erie and boasts unique structures like the Detroit Superior Bridge and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum.
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Portland, OR - The ten tallest buildings in Oregon are located in Portland, and the stunning skyline is flanked by Mt. Hood and the West Hills.
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Indianapolis, IN - The central canal is the perfect place to take in Indianapolis' skyline rife with high-rises.
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Las Vegas, NV - The city's bright neon lights cover a pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, and the ruins of ancient Rome, making a uniquely bright skyline in the middle of Nevada’s desert darkness.
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St. Louis, MO - The star of this skyline is the Gateway Arch, standing at 630 ft.
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Kansas City, MO - Kansas City's skyline is home to One Kansas City Place, the tallest building in Missouri.
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Detroit, MI - Buildings like the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center hotel, One Detroit Center, and Penobscot Building make this skyline so eye-catching.
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Honolulu, HI - The architecture in Honolulu gives way to the curve of the land, complemented by the backdrop of Diamond Head volcano, making a truly enchanting sight.
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Cincinnati, OH - The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, enormous stadiums, and glass towers of Cincinnati make for a gorgeous sight at any time of day.
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Austin, TX - Austin's skyline has gone through drastic changes over the past 50 years, and now it ranks as one of the most beautiful skylines in America.
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San Diego, CA - The city’s staggered skyline reflects beautifully off the San Diego Bay.
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Houston, TX - The largest city in Texas has over 45 high-rises that exceed 427 ft, making for an impressive skyline scene from every angle.
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Charlotte, NC - The Romare-Bearden park sits at the base of this skyline, which also features the Duke Energy Center and the Bank of America building.
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Atlanta, GA - The trio of triangular-topped buildings—the Bank of America Plaza, SunTrust Plaza, and One Atlantic Center—are the cherry on top of Atlanta’s sweet skyline.
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Miami, FL - Miami’s summery skyline mainly focuses around a conglomerate of white towers, but also features the multi-colored Miami Tower.
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Denver, CO - CBS Denver reports that the city's already impressive skyline will soon get a 1,000 ft high skyscraper at 650 17th Street.
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Boston, MA - One of America's oldest cities boasts a skyline that paints its waterfront in a dazzling display at night.
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Los Angeles, CA - The City of Angels’ skyline is filled with buildings exceeding 50 storys and looks heavenly against the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Dallas, TX - Dallas' skyline isn't extremely new, and although it has high-rises like the Bank of America Plaza (which reaches 921 ft), its best feature is the colorful, interactive lighting that adds a layer of festivity and celebration to this already beautiful skyline.
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Pittsburgh, PA - This small city's skyline is flanked by two bridges and features an impressive cluster of buildings which hold an undeniable charm.
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Minneapolis, MN - The skyline is preceded by the beautiful Stone Arch Bridge, which sets a more than satisfactory introduction to soaring buildings like the circle-topped Capella Tower and the Wells Fargo Center.
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Philadelphia, PA - The Comcast Centers and One and Two Liberty Place are the tallest structures in this East Coast city, but all of Philadelphia's buildings work together to earn the rank as the fifth-most beautiful skyline in the country.
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San Francisco, CA - The iconic Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay push the city's already impressive skyline to the next level.
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Seattle, WA - The combination of the Space Needle Observation Tower and Mount Rainer looming in the background makes Seattle's skyline hard to forget.
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New York City, NY - New York City is home to the most skyscrapers in the world, including world-famous and culturally significant structures like the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Chrysler Building, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, and more.
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Chicago, IL
- Chicago was actually home to the world’s first skyscraper in 1885, and although it’s no longer standing, the Windy City's skyline shows off the Willis Tower, the second-tallest skyscraper in the United States. Source: (Ranker)
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Washington, D.C. - Though not a traditional skyline, the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Potomac River all contribute to this city’s beautiful and historic view.
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1 / 31 Fotos
Anchorage, AK - Alaska's most populous city, home to approximately 40% of the state's population, sits against a gorgeous backdrop of snowcapped mountains.
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Columbus, OH - Though spread out, Columbus' skyscrapers boast heights exceeding 600 ft, like the Rhodes State Office Tower.
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Nashville, TN - Nashville’s buildings are a lovely sight against the Cumberland River, showing an understated kind of beauty.
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Cleveland, OH - This beautiful skyline sits on the shore of Lake Erie and boasts unique structures like the Detroit Superior Bridge and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum.
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Portland, OR - The ten tallest buildings in Oregon are located in Portland, and the stunning skyline is flanked by Mt. Hood and the West Hills.
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Indianapolis, IN - The central canal is the perfect place to take in Indianapolis' skyline rife with high-rises.
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Las Vegas, NV - The city's bright neon lights cover a pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, and the ruins of ancient Rome, making a uniquely bright skyline in the middle of Nevada’s desert darkness.
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St. Louis, MO - The star of this skyline is the Gateway Arch, standing at 630 ft.
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Kansas City, MO - Kansas City's skyline is home to One Kansas City Place, the tallest building in Missouri.
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Detroit, MI - Buildings like the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center hotel, One Detroit Center, and Penobscot Building make this skyline so eye-catching.
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Honolulu, HI - The architecture in Honolulu gives way to the curve of the land, complemented by the backdrop of Diamond Head volcano, making a truly enchanting sight.
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12 / 31 Fotos
Cincinnati, OH - The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, enormous stadiums, and glass towers of Cincinnati make for a gorgeous sight at any time of day.
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Austin, TX - Austin's skyline has gone through drastic changes over the past 50 years, and now it ranks as one of the most beautiful skylines in America.
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San Diego, CA - The city’s staggered skyline reflects beautifully off the San Diego Bay.
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15 / 31 Fotos
Houston, TX - The largest city in Texas has over 45 high-rises that exceed 427 ft, making for an impressive skyline scene from every angle.
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16 / 31 Fotos
Charlotte, NC - The Romare-Bearden park sits at the base of this skyline, which also features the Duke Energy Center and the Bank of America building.
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Atlanta, GA - The trio of triangular-topped buildings—the Bank of America Plaza, SunTrust Plaza, and One Atlantic Center—are the cherry on top of Atlanta’s sweet skyline.
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Miami, FL - Miami’s summery skyline mainly focuses around a conglomerate of white towers, but also features the multi-colored Miami Tower.
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Denver, CO - CBS Denver reports that the city's already impressive skyline will soon get a 1,000 ft high skyscraper at 650 17th Street.
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Boston, MA - One of America's oldest cities boasts a skyline that paints its waterfront in a dazzling display at night.
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Los Angeles, CA - The City of Angels’ skyline is filled with buildings exceeding 50 storys and looks heavenly against the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Dallas, TX - Dallas' skyline isn't extremely new, and although it has high-rises like the Bank of America Plaza (which reaches 921 ft), its best feature is the colorful, interactive lighting that adds a layer of festivity and celebration to this already beautiful skyline.
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Pittsburgh, PA - This small city's skyline is flanked by two bridges and features an impressive cluster of buildings which hold an undeniable charm.
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Minneapolis, MN - The skyline is preceded by the beautiful Stone Arch Bridge, which sets a more than satisfactory introduction to soaring buildings like the circle-topped Capella Tower and the Wells Fargo Center.
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Philadelphia, PA - The Comcast Centers and One and Two Liberty Place are the tallest structures in this East Coast city, but all of Philadelphia's buildings work together to earn the rank as the fifth-most beautiful skyline in the country.
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San Francisco, CA - The iconic Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay push the city's already impressive skyline to the next level.
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Seattle, WA - The combination of the Space Needle Observation Tower and Mount Rainer looming in the background makes Seattle's skyline hard to forget.
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New York City, NY - New York City is home to the most skyscrapers in the world, including world-famous and culturally significant structures like the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Chrysler Building, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, and more.
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Chicago, IL
- Chicago was actually home to the world’s first skyscraper in 1885, and although it’s no longer standing, the Windy City's skyline shows off the Willis Tower, the second-tallest skyscraper in the United States. Source: (Ranker)
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The 30 most breathtaking skylines in America
The country's beauty is reaching new heights
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The US is a wide and diverse land of intense and unique bursts of development, with higher buildings and more interesting structures popping up each year. These skylines emerge like a fingerprint of each city, revealing their characteristics through architecture, atmosphere, and culture. Check out this gallery to see the top 30 skylines in the country.
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