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8 of the World's Most Stunning Skylines - Houston is number......

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  1. ima_drummer2k

    ima_drummer2k Contributing Member

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    I’ve always loved our skyline. Very picturesque. Heritage Plaza (the one with the Mayan temple on top) is a nice centerpiece. It always reminds me of the building on Ghostbusters. The Wells Fargo building is modern looking and very unique, while the Chase Tower is awesome in it’s simplicity. The Pennzoil building(s) are unmatched in their original design. But my favorite(s) would be the 2 Chevron Towers (old Enron buildings). I love how they go against the grain and stand directly north/south. And the glass is absolutely beautiful on a clear day. It makes the tallest tower almost look invisible.

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    #1 ima_drummer2k, Apr 17, 2009
  2. ClutchCityReturns

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    Color me surprised. :confused:
     
    #2 ClutchCityReturns, Apr 17, 2009
  3. DonnyMost

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    our skyline looks like crap compared to those others...
     
    #3 DonnyMost, Apr 17, 2009
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    I always thought our skyline was awesome. Didn't think it was worthy of top ten in the world, but whatever.
     
    #4 dskillz, Apr 17, 2009
  5. Fatty FatBastard

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    Pittsburgh was mentioned on this list also...

    Meh.
     
    #5 Fatty FatBastard, Apr 17, 2009
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    I've always liked Houstons skyline a lot and so do my relatives that have visited from other countries.

    dallas = ugly

    Austin is starting to get one, it will be interesting over time how it turns out
     
    #6 updawg, Apr 17, 2009
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    anybody have any bomb ass pictures of the houston skyline?
     
    #7 txppratt, Apr 17, 2009
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    Transco Tower aka Williams Tower should be moved to downtown ;)
     
    #8 aeroman10, Apr 17, 2009
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    so should the titty towers in the med center.
     
    #9 Nice Rollin, Apr 17, 2009
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    I've always felt, during the day our skyline is one of the best out there. It disappoints at night though. I wish they could get it together and brighten it up. I hate watching sporting events and they show our city in the dark. Ideally, they should find a way to highlight Heritage Plaza and work from there.
     
    #10 Wakko67, Apr 17, 2009
  11. MattM

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    the view of the skyline from reliant stadium is sick! you see the medical center/uptown/downtown and each section looks close together. does anyone have a picture of this? it really is incredible
     
    #11 MattM, Apr 17, 2009
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    That's a sweet view! I work at Heritage Plaza...

    I love the view of the skyline going 288 north towards downtown...
     
    #12 alexdapooh, Apr 17, 2009
  13. pgabriel

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    pretty amazing houston makes this list. I always wanted to visit Seattle, I think the natural backdrop is awesome, and I always wanted to vist the east asian cities for sure volume of buildings.
     
    #13 pgabriel, Apr 17, 2009
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    yeah, i enjoy the view from Rice Stadium, as well. can see the med center to your right and downtown to your left.
     
    #14 MadMax, Apr 17, 2009
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    Say what you will about Pittsburgh, but the skyline is actually pretty nice.

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    Especially when watching a game at PNC Park. Surprisingly one of the best baseball parks I've been to, and I've been to over 20.

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    PNC is beautiful. I'd love to see it in person. that view over the right field fence is just awesome.
     
    #16 MadMax, Apr 17, 2009
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    Houston beat out Hong Kong?!? You gotta be kidding me.
     
     
    #17 droxford, Apr 17, 2009
  18. pgabriel

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    a badass view of the houston skyline, galleria, and med center is driving over the 610 ship channel bridge, especially at night
     
    #18 pgabriel, Apr 17, 2009
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    Which are these buildings?
     
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  20. pgabriel

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    you can't see them in the pic

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    say what you want about the city overall, there is some unique architecture
     
    #20 pgabriel, Apr 17, 2009
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