Top 10 cities in America with the most beautiful skylines worth seeing

When driving or flying into a big city, one of the things that makes it shine is the skyline. A list reveals the 10 most beautiful skylines in America.

McLuck analyzed and ranked U.S. city skylines by combining skyscraper data, satellite-derived brightness levels and online popularity signals to rank which stood out as most beautiful.

Check out which ones made the list:

1. New York City 

It's no secret that New York has one of the most iconic skylines in America with beautiful and uniquely designed skyscrapers that make the skyline stand out.

The Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, the Chrysler Building and the Freedom Tower are just a few of the most magnificent monuments and skyscrapers that make up the Big Apple's skyline.

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2. Chicago 

The Windy City took second place. Chicago's skyline has a few famous buildings that set it apart on Lake Michigan's shoreline. The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is probably the most iconic.

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Other notable buildings that make up the skyline include St. Regis Chicago and 875 North Michigan Ave.

3. Miami 

Miami's skyline nabbed third-best in the U.S., with bold, modern skyscrapers making up the city's horizon.

Some of the most iconic buildings in Miami include One Thousand Museum, a unique futuristic building along the coast, as well as Miami Tower, another notable skyscraper.

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4. Dallas 

Texas' third-largest city stole fourth place on the list. While maybe not quite as iconic as the three water-adjacent cities above, land-locked Dallas has a skyline you can't miss.

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The glowing Bank of America Tower, along with the Reunion Tower observation deck and the angular, all-glass design of Fountain Place are some of the buildings that make Dallas' skyline unique.

5. Atlanta 

Georgia's capital and largest city has a great skyline. One of the biggest aviation hubs in the country, thousands of people fly into Atlanta every day, getting a glimpse of the city's horizon.

Made of a mix of skyscrapers and historic architecture, some of Atlanta's most notable buildings include the Bank of America Plaza with its intricate design, along with Truist Plaza and the soon-to-be completed skyscraper at 1072 West Peachtree.

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6. Boston 

The only city in New England to make the list, Boston's skyline is defined by historic buildings and modern-era architecture.

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Some of the iconic buildings to make up the skyline include the Prudential Tower and 200 Clarendon Street, formerly known as John Hancock Tower as well as Custom House Tower, one of the city's very first "skyscrapers" at 492 feet tall.
 

7. Las Vegas

Las Vegas, also known as Sin City, has so many buildings that make it stand out in the middle of the Mojave Desert in Nevada. 

The newly-constructed Sphere Las Vegas, the Stratosphere, Paris Las Vegas' Eiffel Tower and the High Roller Observation Wheel are just some of the iconic infrastructure along the Las Vegas strip.

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8. Seattle

Probably the most iconic in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle's skyline is characterized by two main features: The Space Needle and Mount Rainier in the background.

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Other famous buildings in Seattle include Columbia Center and the uniquely-shaped Rainier Tower.

9. Houston 

Houston, the most populated city in Texas, is one of several large cities in Texas and the second city in the state to make the list.

Some of Houston's most famous buildings include the TC Energy Center with its interesting postmodernist multi-gabled design, as well as Heritage Plaza and Williams Tower.

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10. Los Angeles 

Los Angeles rounds out the top 10 list of most beautiful skylines in the U.S. with a bang. Set in front of the San Gabriel Mountains, the City of Angels has a stunning skyline.

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Some of the buildings that make it stand out include the Wilshire Grand Center with its sail-shaped top and glass exterior, US Bank Tower with its circular design and the tall rectangular black glass design of AON Center.