12 Us Cities with The Most Skyscrapers — and Where to Get the Best Views

From steel giants to glass towers, U.S. skylines tell stories of ambition. These 12 cities lead when it comes to skyscrapers, each offering unforgettable vantage points for skyline addicts. Here’s where to go, with fresh numbers and top viewing spots—all updated for 2025.

1. New York City, NY

Skyscraper count: ~319 towers over 150 m
View highlights: Empire State’s 86th and 102nd floor decks, Summit One Vanderbilt, and Top of the Rock’s new Skylift set in Midtown’s 70th floor .
Why go: NYC’s skyline is iconic—steel spires, Central Park vistas, and impressive modern entries like One Vanderbilt. Top of the Rock offers 360° views from glass-free terraces .

2. Chicago, IL

Skyscraper count: ~137 towers
View highlights: Willis Tower’s Skydeck (1,353 ft) with its “Ledge” glass balcony; 360° views from 103rd floor .
Why go: Breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the grid-plan cityscape, visible across four states on clear days .

3. Miami, FL

Skyscraper count: ~82 towers including suburbs
View highlights: Panorama from high-floor condos and hotels in Brickell and Sunny Isles; Riverfront and ocean skylines.
Why go: Rapid recent growth—64 towers downtown, 24 more rising—sky‑high vantage points with sunset over Biscayne Bay .

4. Houston, TX

Skyscraper count: ~40 towers
View highlights: Downtown high‑rise restaurants and rooftop bars like Aloft and Marriott Marquis.
Why go: Oil‑rooted skyline with clustered modern towers—rare rooftop accessibility for views over Hermann Park.

5. Los Angeles, CA

Skyscraper count: ~37 towers
View highlights: OUE Skyspace LA (US Bank Tower), Wilshire Grand Center’s Sky Deck.
Why go: A sprawling grid, Griffith Observatory vantage blends city and mountain panorama.

6. San Francisco, CA

Skyscraper count: ~24 towers
View highlights: Salesforce Tower’s viewing deck (coming soon), Coit Tower and Twin Peaks offer cityscape plus bay views.
Why go: Compact skyline with Gateway to the Bay and Transamerica Pyramid—perfect combo of urban and waterfront vistas.

7. Dallas, TX

Skyscraper count: ~20 towers
View highlights: Reunion Tower’s GeO‑Deck gives 360° city views from “The Ball.”
Why go: Geometric skyline seen best from the iconic sphere 561 ft high.

8. Seattle, WA

Skyscraper count: ~19 towers
View highlights: Space Needle renovated deck and glass‑floor, plus Sky View Observatory & Kerry Park photo spot .
Why go: Iconic Pacific Northwest combo—steel towers, Elliott Bay, Mt. Rainier background.

9. Boston, MA

Skyscraper count: ~19 towers
View highlights: View Boston atop Prudential Tower (750 ft) .
Why go: Blend of historic cityscape and harbor, all in compact skyline reach.

10. Atlanta, GA

Skyscraper count: ~16 towers
View highlights: Sun Dial Restaurant atop Westin Peachtree Plaza.
Why go: Urban canopy rising from green valleys and rolling hills—best seen from downtown glass restaurant.

11. Las Vegas, NV

Skyscraper count: ~14 towers
View highlights: The STRAT Tower’s 108/109 deck & thrill rides .
Why go: Desert skyline merges Strip lights and Red Rock, with adrenaline‑pumping attractions.

12. Philadelphia, PA

Skyscraper count: ~12 towers
View highlights: One Liberty Observation Deck offers 360° views of historic skyline.
Why go: Skyline threaded between colonial charm and modern towers—best experienced at sunset.