r/geography • u/SeattleThot • Jul 27 '24

Cities with breathtaking geographic features? Discussion

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I’ve only been around the United States, Canada, Mexico, and a few European countries, so my experiences are pretty limited, and maybe I’m a little bias, but seeing Mt. Rainier on a clear day in the backdrop of the Seattle skyline takes my breath away every time.

I know there’s so many beautiful cities around the world (I don’t wanna sound like a typical American who thinks the world is just the states lol).

Interested to hear of some examples of picturesque features from across the world.

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u/Poissonss Jul 27 '24

Growing up in the area, and seeing that view on a regular basis, you really take it for granted. Every time I go back to visit, I’m in awe.

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u/HylianCheshire Jul 27 '24

Every day driving south on Rainier Ave i got to see it. Also living in Bellingham and getting a good view of Mt Baker was nice to. Now living on the east coast I miss those views

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u/Dolomight206 Jul 28 '24

Just came up to mom's house from Columbia City and I love the weird optical illusion where it feels like the mountain is literally just right there in Renton. And then you get to Renton and it's right back to normal!

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '24

Same here. I was just back there recently. Luckily, it was sunny the whole time, so I saw the mountain the whole time. Which also means I constantly stared at it. It's the best mountain in the whole world and I will stand by that forever.

There's really just nothing like growing up there.

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u/New_Writer_484 Jul 27 '24

I was lucky enough to live in Tacoma for 7 years. And I was in awe every single time I saw it. Sometimes it just looked like a hologram. Unreal.

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u/ASeaWolf Jul 27 '24

Born and raised in Seattle I moved away ten years ago and I feel the pull of the mountains, I swear. Every time I get to visit home again, I am just so content and happy. Last year when I was able to visit, my husband goes: "You're glowing!" All I was doing was sitting in the car, driving through Mount Lake Terrace to Seattle. I miss the PNW so much still.