What US city, in your opinion, has the best skyline where the skyscrapers are not directly situated next to a major body of water/river?

Atlanta. Can Philadelphia be counted too?

Atlanta. Can Philadelphia be counted too?

no it doesnt count, the skyline sits directly on the Delaware River.

Minneapolis and Houston.

DT Dallas is right next to the trinity river. kinda a big picture so I will link it http://img351.imageshack.us/img351/5413/river57tu.jpg

What US city, in your opinion, has the best skyline where the skyscrapers are not directly situated next to a major body of water/river?

Minneapolis is right on the Mississippi.

DT Dallas is right next to the trinity river. kinda a big picture so I will link it http://img351.imageshack.us/img351/5413/river57tu.jpg

yes, I knew someone was going to bring that up and try to correct me. downtown Dallas is very near the Trinity River, but the Dallas skyline itself does not sit directly on top of it, such as other cities on a river like Louisville, Portland, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, etc. and I wouldn't consider the Trinity River to be a very notable body of water, anyways ;)

Minneapolis is right on the Mississippi.

yes, the city itself is. but the skyline does not sit on top of it. please everyone try to understand what I'm trying to ask here. ;)

LA. But, I think that of LA and Houston as "coastal" cities...

no it doesnt count, the skyline sits directly on the Delaware River.

not really, the core area of downtown is near city hall, halfway between the delaware and schuylkill rivers.

Really, unless you get really specific this was a bad topic to try and do. Seriously, if you're going to include Minneapolis, by the way you're defining it, you must include Philly as well since the downtown core sits quite a few blocks from the Delaware.

if minneapolis is included, then philly must also be included. if you wish to omit philly, then minneapolis must also go.

btw, i vote for philly. if philly and minneapolis are thrown out, then my vote would go to LA.

are there skylines/DTs that sit on top of a body of water if so I would like the see them

gotta pick Minneapolis/Atlanta...

then.... LA

Houston sits on Buffalo Bayou. ;)

It would make sense to include Philly if Minneapolis and Kansas City are on the poll. Does Nashville have a river running by downtown?

Houston, then Minneapolis a close second.

Los Angeles: Inland?

He means that the skyline is not sitting right on the ocean.

I put Dallas, even though its not the most charming to most people.

yes, the city itself is. but the skyline does not sit on top of it. please everyone try to understand what I'm trying to ask here. ;)

http://img309.imageshack.us/img309/3220/18zg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

BTW, the 5th street towers in the left of that picture are 5 blocks from the Mississippi.

Does Nashville have a river running by downtown?

Yes, there is a river running through downtown Nashville. A couple of very pretty bridges pass over it. I think it's the Tennessee River, but I'm probably wrong about that.

Yes, there is a river running through downtown Nashville. A couple of very pretty bridges pass over it. I think it's the Tennessee River, but I'm probably wrong about that.
It's the Cumberland River.

I voted Atlanta.

http://img309.imageshack.us/img309/3220/18zg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

yes, even though the Mississippi river is very close to the Minneapolis skyline, the waterfront is still not an integral part of the downtown area; for example, Chicago, San Fransicso, New York, and Boston have large waterfronts that are very integral to their downtown areas.

Kansas City

http://kansascity.cjb.net/kawpointtrail.jpg

yes, even though the Mississippi river is very close to the Minneapolis skyline, the waterfront is still not an integral part of the downtown area; for example, Chicago, San Fransicso, New York, and Boston have large waterfronts that are very integral to their downtown areas.

I don't understand. You're not going to include Philly, but you will include Minneapolis?


but the Dallas skyline itself does not sit directly on top of it, such as other cities on a river like Louisville, Portland, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, etc.

Downtown Minneapolis is just as close to water as those other cities.

In-friggin-credible pic of Minny.

I don't know why so many people are getting all riled up.. I'm staying with my word on Philadelphia. It has the character of a waterfront city. read below:

What I'm aiming at here are cities in which their downtown areas are not dependent or integral to the water that is near it. For example, San Fransicso on the San Francisco Bay, New York on the Hudson River, and Chicago on Lake Michigan are all bodies of water that make the city appear as it is and gives them waterfront city characteristics such as principal ports, major bridges, and a general maritime culture. I don't consider Minneapolis to have the characteristics of a waterfront city at all, that's why I included it. ;)

I don't know why so many people are getting all riled up.. I'm staying with my word on Philadelphia. It has the character of a waterfront city.


Because your critieria doesn't make sense. First, you said that the Minneapolis skyline doesn't "sit on top of" the Mississippi. Well, it does, and it's closer to the river than Philly is to the Delaware. I can't believe that you had no idea downtown Minneapolis was as close to the water as it is. All three of the main towers are within 8 blocks of the river.

Chicago's main office towers aren't any closer to Lake Michigan, the reason why the waterfront is more prominent is because it's a larger body of water.

With that being said, the Mississippi is still a pretty major body of water.

But anyway, I maintain that if you're not including Philly, you shouldn't include Minneapolis and if you do include Philly, Philly wins.

In-friggin-credible pic of Minny.

Thanks. I took it a couple weeks ago.

LA

LA and Houston aren't inland.

OKC and Tulsa do suprise most people. KC is just laughable. I voted Dallas.

Actually, the Mississippi IS the most integral part of downtown; Minneapolis would have never existed if it weren't for the river on which it operated several flour mills. The reason there are no buildings directly situated next to the water is because the Mississippi is prone to flooding, which is why there is ample area for the water to rise without damaging the city. Regardless of what you say, the Mississippi is a part of the skyline.

http://mishilo.image.pbase.com/u40/gschmickle/large/26802441.DSC_4965.jpg

Phillys skyline does touch the river.There are hundreds of buildings stretching from the center of the CDB alll the way to the river.
I dont think Minne or Philly should be included.

I think maybe Minneapolis is on the poll because downtown is at a much higher elevation than the river whereas Philly doesn't have the high river bluffs. It sort of acts a barrier between the river and downtown.

good point

Houston aren't inland.

KC is just laughable. I voted Dallas.

Compared to other cities that sit on top of water. Houston IS inland.

well if thats the case where is New York City and Chicago, because Manhattan does not touch the Atlantic Ocean, it lies on the East and Hudson rivers and NY bay.

There are a few cities on this list that I have always thought of as being on a river.

Dallas (Trinity River)
Tulsa (Arkansas River)
Minneapolis (Mississippi River)
Kansas City (Missouri River)

The poll should be edited.



By the way, I voted for Houston. :)

LA and Houston aren't inland.

OKC and Tulsa do suprise most people. KC is just laughable. I voted Dallas.

UMMM. LA is indeed. Anybody who has ever tried to drive from LA to the beach, and had to sit in their car for 2 hours knows its definitely not on the beach. Sure it is technically only 20-25 miles from the coast, but that is inland my friend. I dunno bout Houston. but LA fits the category.

i guess i should be more specific. As the point of this thread is a question of one's favorite inland skyline. DOWNTOWN LA is inland. I know LA hugs the coast, but the skyline is very much inland, and so, is my favorite in this category.

well if thats the case where is New York City and Chicago, because Manhattan does not touch the Atlantic Ocean, it lies on the East and Hudson rivers and NY bay.

So? Both those cities are obviously situated on major bodies of water. Manhattan is an island, for chrissake.

Definitely LA

Charlotte has a beauty...I think I'll vote for it.

hometown bias

http://photos.***************/kcgridlock/kansascity/IMG_3445.jpg

WOW! Kansas City is beautiful!

I would have picked Philadelphia if it were on the list.

LA is the most "not inland" city on the list.

Heres a cool panorama of Atlanta. ( Which is inland )

Low quality but good.

http://www.davenelson.com/pano/Dave Nelson 20050527 Atlanta Night Panorama Small.jpg

Scroll to see the whole skyline.

It may not be dense but it's just as dense as Dallas and is building the gaps in.

I think i have a pic with Uptown too, I'll have to get it.

Heres a cool panorama of Atlanta. ( Which is inland )

Low quality but good.

http://www.davenelson.com/pano/Dave Nelson 20050527 Atlanta Night Panorama Small.jpg

Awesome pic! Atlanta lights up like crazy!

I know, I especially like the thing at the op of Suntrust Plaza.

those evening panoramas of ATL sealed the deal. i voted for ATL, with dallas and minneapolis 2nd and 3rd.

Check these Out

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/ATL4EVER/Downtown%20Atlanta%202/ALT2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/ATL4EVER/Downtown%20Atlanta%202/ALT.jpg

I guess we have a winner...........

Beautiful shots of Atlanta, they give me goose bumps... Same with Minneapolis and Kansas City!

Anybody have panoramas of those cities?

Indy's isn't huge, doesn't have a remarkable tower, but it is solid, well balanced, has good density, & decent height. If we were on water or had hilly terrain, I think people would think completely different about our skyline. Also, I think it will only take an additional tower of 700' plus (with a good design) to really transform our skyline.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/cwilson758/Indy%20Pics/IMG_2945.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/cwilson758/Indy%20Pics/CrownHillView.bmp
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/cwilson758/Indy%20Pics/Indpls_skyline.jpg

Downtown L.A. is inland.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b43/samceb/losangelesbeach.jpg

Chicago duh?! The city seems boring though.

Chicago duh?! The city seems boring though.

Ancient thread...there were no posts for 7 years until yours.

Not to mention chicago's proximity to a massive body of water called lake michigan. You know... the great lakes. largest fresh water source in the world.. anyways.

Ancient thread...there were no posts for 7 years until yours.

Ignore him, he is easily the most ignorant poster in this forum. He thinks that Chicago is boring because it doesn't have an amusement park. The funny thing is that it actually does. He also thinks that Chicago's boring because it doesn't have Times Square or Hollywood, you know, those tourist traps that we avoid like the plague.

Chicago probably has the most waterfront oriented skyline in the world. The whole city huddles around the water, and some of the buildings are basically on the Chicago river.

The thread title and posts are a bit confusing to me. Rivers and lakes are inland to me. Cities that are not inland touch the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, or Gulf Mexico. Los Angeles is on the Pacific Ocean, but the skyline itself is away from the ocean. I guess that's inland. Houston is a port city that extends to the Gulf of Mexico. Chicago is about as inland as you can get even though its on a huge lake. So do we mean best skyline not actually situated along side a body of water? Do we mean skyline that is not in close proximity to the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean or Gulf of Mexico? Do we mean skyline that has absolutely no ocean access?

WOw! The Mississippi River is so integral to the city of Minneapolis and its downtown....many of the tallest buildings are only a few blocks from the riverfront.

The thread title and posts are a bit confusing to me. Rivers and lakes are inland to me. Cities that are not inland touch the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, or Gulf Mexico. Los Angeles is on the Pacific Ocean, but the skyline itself is away from the ocean. I guess that's inland. Houston is a port city that extends to the Gulf of Mexico. Chicago is about as inland as you can get even though its on a huge lake. So do we mean best skyline not actually situated along side a body of water? Do we mean skyline that is not in close proximity to the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean or Gulf of Mexico? Do we mean skyline that has absolutely no ocean access?

Lake Michigan is connected to the Atlantic Ocean through the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Also, I would count all the great lakes. For example, Lake Michigan has an area of 22,394 sq miles, and a width of 118 miles. It is more of an inland sea, just watch this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvjJ64vWTIY

Lake Michigan is connected to the Atlantic Ocean through the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Also, I would count all the great lakes. For example, Lake Michigan has an area of 22,394 sq miles, and a width of 118 miles. It is more of an inland sea, just watch this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvjJ64vWTIY

Yeah I don't think alot of people have any concept of how large the great lakes are. I remember going to lake erie with a guy I went to college with from california. He couldn't believe it. I guess it is hard to fathom if you've never seen them.

Lake Michigan is connected to the Atlantic Ocean through the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Also, I would count all the great lakes. For example, Lake Michigan has an area of 22,394 sq miles, and a width of 118 miles. It is more of an inland sea, just watch this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvjJ64vWTIY

Yeah I don't think alot of people have any concept of how large the great lakes are. I remember going to lake erie with a guy I went to college with from california. He couldn't believe it. I guess it is hard to fathom if you've never seen them.

That is precisely my point, so what the hell are we really talking about here?

That is precisely my point, so what the hell are we really talking about here?

The OP made it seem like he didn't know what he is talking about. I would say any city that is atleast 10 miles away from a inland sea/great lake or ocean. On the other hand, rivers are debatable. I would say that the Arkansas River has an effect on the Tulsa skyline, but I wouldn't say it has the effect a real waterway has.

@ "WeimieLvr," yes it has been seven years since anyone has posted on this thread. Is there a problem sir? lol & @ "Otto Racecar" I am already aware that Chicago is situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, but it's still just about as far inland as you can get on the entire continent of North America, away from all the oceans.

@ "WeimieLvr," yes it has been seven years since anyone has posted on this thread. Is there a problem sir? lol & @ "Otto Racecar" I am already aware that Chicago is situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, but it's still just about as far inland as you can get on the entire continent of North America, away from all the oceans.

Yes, there is a problem. The originator of the thread is probably not still looking for responses. Most people on this site do not dig up 7 year-old threads, but if you feel the need then have at it.

Anyone else care to chime in here?

@ "WeimieLvr," yes it has been seven years since anyone has posted on this thread. Is there a problem sir? lol & @ "Otto Racecar" I am already aware that Chicago is situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, but it's still just about as far inland as you can get on the entire continent of North America, away from all the oceans.

I guess that's where I differ slightly.I always considered anything sitting directly on the great lakes to not really be inland.In fact I've heard it referred to as the north coast or 3rd coast all of my life.Rivers I would consider inland though.Maybe that's just me.

LA is not inland and is on the list. Chicago is inland and is not on the list. :ohno:

I voted other for Chicago.

LA is not inland and is on the list. Chicago is inland and is not on the list. :ohno:

I voted other for Chicago.

I can't consider Chicago inland, Lake Michigan is such a large body of water, and functions just like an ocean, except it is freshwater. It even has 30+ ft waves!

Also, the OP was talking about skylines that don't sit directly on the water. Therefore LA which is over 10 miles from the water is inland. While Chicago and NY which are both like 100 ft from the water are both major waterfronts, and are not inland

I can't consider Chicago inland, Lake Michigan is such a large body of water, and functions just like an ocean, except it is freshwater. It even has 30+ ft waves!

And probably a wave higher than that is what sank the Edmund Fitzgerald. It makes me shudder just to think about it.

And probably a wave higher than that is what sank the Edmund Fitzgerald. It makes me shudder just to think about it.

Yeah it definitely has huge waves. 30 ft is about as high as it gets typically, but if you really want to shudder, wait till I tell you what happened in 1958.

So anyways, in 1958, a earthquake with a magnitude of 9 caused 40 million cubic feet of ice and dirt to fall 3000 ft into the ocean from a mountain in Lituya bay, Alaska, this caused a mega Tsunami of............. 1,720 ft! or 524 meters.

So if it hit Chicago, the only thing it wouldn't hit would be the top 9 feet of the Sears Tower! - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958_Lituya_Bay_megatsunami

^ oh shit!

Los Angeles, it just looks so tall!!