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• mine's interesting... and you can't really pause to take it all in unless you're in traffic... but as you're coming up 95 N and get off for the vine street expressway, the way the exit ramp swoops up provides an incredible view of the city skyline. basically, you're northeast of center city looking in a southwesterly direction. on a crisp, cloudless fall day, this view can't be beat. (sort of similar to what Mar is talking about) davy answered in City Living 3 months ago | Report 1 0 1 comment by Michael Albany… I have shot that angle as I have shot many of the skyline. Check out the http://www.mtairyartgarage.org. I will be selling many of those views this weekend at the art garage. I have one print of that view left. I got yelled and honked at a lot taking that image too! Michael Albany Michael Albany commented 3 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

• I'm partial to the tippy-top of the skyline visible from Penn Treaty Park. Lauren F. Friedman answered in City Living 3 months ago | Report 1 0 Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

• For sentimental reasons, I've always been fond of the view coming on on 76 — reminds me of when I was a kid and coming into the big city for the first time. Not necessarily the most picturesque, but it's definitely a fave. Brian Howard answered in City Living 3 months ago | Report 1 0 Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

• I like from any rooftop in old city...you get not just the skyline but a look into the city's past...notice on nearby brick buildings old advertising or company names faded...it makes for great black and white pictures. BeBop answered in City Living 3 months ago | Report 1 0 Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  Have you ever seen the city skyline from the front of Belmont Mansion in Fairmount Park? It's awesome. Paul Curci answered in City Living 3 months ago | Report 0 0 Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

• I have shot many of the angles of the Philly Skyline. I love it! One from the South Street Bridge is here: http://www.magickmichael.com/img/v2/p706375197-2.jpg (pre Comcast building). I have unique images from all over the city. I will be showing them at the Mt. Airy Art Garage this weekend too! I Love photographing this city! Michael Albany answered in City Living 3 months ago | Report 0 0 Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

• I think the best view is from atop Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park. You can see the Art Museum and Boat House Row in the foreground and the skyline in the background. swerve answered in City Living 3 months ago | Report 0 0 Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

• I love the view from street level on 16th and 17th streets anywhere south of Spruce but especially around Fitzwater. It's not a full view but I've always walking north on those streets at night. Angela Serafine answered in City Living 3 months ago | Report 0 0 Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  The South Street Bridge had great views when it was open. The Schuylkill River trail also has some cool views, including 30th St station from a low vantage point, plus the rest of the skyline on the other side of the river. Askadelphia. answered in City Living 3 months ago | Report 0 0 Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

• If you've got an in at Drexel, or know a Drexel student, there's the new residential/dorm building on 34th and Race that has an expansive view of Philadelphia from West to East. If you get on the 17th floor, you can see everything, the windows are from floor to ceiling and it's definitely not a usual view. Neal Santos answered in City Living 3 months ago | Report 0 0 Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

• Is there any place better than Belmont Plateau in the parking lot across from the mansion? Driving up 676 in Jersey between the Walt and the Ben gives a great panorama. Vine Street x-way, west bound, just past 8th offers some nice contrasting views at night when it's late enough to have not much traffic and early enough to still have all the lights on. Landing at PHL from the east, coming in low over the Navy Yard is special too. Mar answered in City Living 3 months ago | Report 0 0 Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

• I had a chance to take my kids on a Helicopter ride with Fox Choppers it was unforgettable and really worth the price!!!! great gift for the Holidays..... robbsreport answered in City Living 3 months ago | Report 0 1 Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.