(Famous) Cities / Places / Sights News, Discussion and Questions Thread

SQ22 · Wed Sep 09, 2020 4:44 pm

May I remind you to post a link to your source when uploading images which are not your own ones (and accordingly clearly marked as such)? Thanks.

ArchGuy1 · Tue Sep 15, 2020 2:29 am

On August 1, the London Eye reopened with a number of new safety measures in place. These include mandatory mask wearing, temperature checks banning entry for those with a fever of over a certain temperature, social distancing markers, reduced capacity, and hand sanitizing stations everywhere. Very great step toward opening safely.
https://blog.headout.com/london-eye-reo ... -lockdown/

ArchGuy1 · Tue Sep 29, 2020 2:24 am

In early August, the Space Needle in Seattle reopened with a variety of changes in place. These include hand sanitizing stations everywhere, physical distancing of 6 feet, requirements to wear masks inside, and cashless transactions. The Space Needle went further than that with UV light systems that have been known to kill viruses. These include a UV sanitizing entry gate, UV lights in the elevators, HVAC systems, and interior spaces of the tower. A very smart way to reopen after being closed for months.
https://patch.com/washington/seattle/sp ... rotections

ArchGuy1 · Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:29 pm

Last week, the Taj Mahal in Agra, India reopened after being closed for 6 months with strict new measures in place. For example, masks must be worn, social distancing is in place, hand sanitizing is required, temperatures must be checked, tickets have to be bought online, and only 5,000 visitors a day are allowed. Interesting to see how this turns out.
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020 ... onths.html

ArchGuy1 · Fri Oct 02, 2020 4:04 am

One Liberty Observation Deck on the 57th floor of One Liberty Place indefinitely closed to the public about 2 weeks ago due to decreased attendance since it reopened in July after a COVID-19 shutdown. The observation deck was first opened to the public in 2015 and has become a popular tourist attraction for Philadelphia. Hopefully, the observation deck will reopen to the public in the next few months and become a great Philadelphia attraction once again.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/6abc.com/a ... ne/6425950

ArchGuy1 · Tue Oct 13, 2020 2:57 am

The Loeb Central Park Boathouse in New York City has been closed to the public until April 2021 due to economic loses caused by COVID-19 restrictions. The iconic restaurant relies heavily on tourists, weddings, corporate events, and parkgoers all of which are virtually absent. The Boathouse was opened in 1954 and has been featured in movies such as Harry Meets Sally. Hopefully, the restaurant will reopen and become better than ever when it does.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.foxbus ... thouse.amp

Pellegrine · Tue Oct 13, 2020 3:39 am

Oh well. This is one of the places for "ladies who lunch", not unlike the Four Seasons Restaurant (not the hotel) that closed a while back before COVID. To be fair Four Seasons also attracted "powerbrokers who lunch."

ArchGuy1 · Tue Oct 13, 2020 5:16 pm

Pellegrine wrote:
Oh well. This is one of the places for "ladies who lunch", not unlike the Four Seasons Restaurant (not the hotel) that closed a while back before COVID. To be fair Four Seasons also attracted "powerbrokers who lunch."

I definitely hope that the restaurant will reopen to the public.

ArchGuy1 · Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:24 am

The Childrens Aquarium at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas has permnant closed due to COVID-19 and the financial losses that resulted. The Fair Park Aquarium was first opened in 1936 and was the oldest aquarium in Texas. The Dallas Zoo took over the aquarium in 2009 and after renovations was reopened in 2010. The aquarium saw 135,000 visitors a year, but was operating at a loss. The closure of the State Fair of Texas this year hastened the demise of the aquarium. Hopefully, someone can take on management of the aquarium and keep it open for generations to come.
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/san-an ... -pandemic-

ArchGuy1 · Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:24 am

The Skyspace Los Angeles at the top of the US Bank Tower has been permanently closed and this comes after the building was sold in July at a low price due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hopefully, someone else will take over operations of the observation deck and the attraction, including the glass slide will reopen.
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/c ... -valuation
https://www.oue-skyspace.com/en-US/

ArchGuy1 · Sat Nov 07, 2020 5:04 am

Last week, the Skyview Miami Observation Wheel was opened to the public and local leaders were there for the grand opening. The wheel provides for spectacular views and each gonna can hold up to 8 people. The pandemic forced the owners to figure out a way to open the ride with mask requirements and hand sanitizing stations. This is a great deal that will provide additional jobs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.local1 ... utType=amp

ArchGuy1 · Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:15 am

On Sunday, a historic wooden mosque in Istanbul caught fire and firefighters working from both land and water put out the fire. The Vanikoy Mosque was built in the 17th century and is located on the Asian Side of Istanbul on the Bosphorus Strait. The efforts of firefighters and the Turkish Coast Guard kept a nearby forest and houses from catching on fire. The mosque has a single minaret and investigators are trying to find out the cause of the fire. It was a great thing that nearby property was not damaged and hopefully, the mosque itself can be saved as well.
https://apnews.com/article/fires-bospor ... 0eec8f1b8a

T4thH · Wed Nov 18, 2020 12:53 am

ArchGuy1 wrote:
On Sunday, a historic wooden mosque in Istanbul caught fire and firefighters working from both land and water put out the fire. The Vanikoy Mosque was built in the 17th century and is located on the Asian Side of Istanbul on the Bosphorus Strait. The efforts of firefighters and the Turkish Coast Guard kept a nearby forest and houses from catching on fire. The mosque has a single minaret and investigators are trying to find out the cause of the fire. It was a great thing that nearby property was not damaged and hopefully, the mosque itself can be saved as well.
https://apnews.com/article/fires-bospor ... 0eec8f1b8a

Sorry to say, but this mosque is gone to the maker.
You can see in this video starting around 15 sek, how furiously it was on fire. Everything, which has made this mosque special and different to others, so the wood part, is gone. Everything made of stone is still there, but overheated glowing stone and rapid cooling with water, is not a good combination, this can kill the stones/walls.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwzacomiv4Q
So there is nothing any more of this part left, what is of historic value to be saved.

ArchGuy1 · Thu Nov 26, 2020 11:07 pm

About a couple weeks ago, the Kalahari Resort on 350 acres of land opened in Round Rock, Texas and is the largest in the world. The Waterpark has an African theme with over 950 rooms in the resort, including one to three bedroom suites. In addition to acres of indoor pools with space for conventions and events, there will also be 10,000 square feet of retail space, along with a spa and salon, six restaurants, a pizzeria, among other things. There will also be a state of the art convention center, an adventure park spanning 80,000 feet of rides, ropes, course climbing walls, zip lines, and more. This is a very great thing happening amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://ktemnews.com/the-worlds-largest ... -now-open/

ArchGuy1 · Sat Dec 19, 2020 2:34 am

A new Chocolate Museum opened in Kilchberg, Switzerland and features a 30 foot tall chocolate fountain with 1,500 liters of chocolate. The museum is the largest of it's kind in the world and has 65,000 square feet of chocolate centered content, including an interactive exhibition on the treats history and production, a cafe, Lindt chocolate shop, research facility for chocolate innovation, and a fully viewable production line. It is a very amazing building to open and will provide visitors a unique experience.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-ne ... 180975919/

ArchGuy1 · Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:31 pm

A gondola called "The Wave" connecting Downtown Long Beach to the Queen Mary and surrounding hotels was first pitched to the City Council in March 2019 and could come back next year. The project is expected to cost $80 million to $100 million, but the City of Long Beach is expected to pay very little of it. The first station is expected to be near the Long Beach Convention Center with a second near the Aquarium of the Pacific, before crossing Rainbow Harbor and ending at the Queen Mary. Viability of the gondola would rely on hotels, the Queen Mary itself, and Carnibal Cruise Line passengers. The developers hope to have the gondola ready by the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. It would be a very good project to help the Queen Mary and would help increase tourist numbers to the ship.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/lbpost.com ... -2021/amp/

seb146 · Fri Dec 25, 2020 2:31 am

I don't know this would be a good idea. Long Beach is more of a jumping off point and not a destination. No one really wants to see a bunch of cargo containers and cranes. I get the concept but I think it will lose much more money than it makes. An observation wheel might be better but still lose money.

ArchGuy1 · Wed Dec 30, 2020 2:59 am

A 150 foot tall observation wheel that was erected in Golden Gate Park for the park's 150 year anniversary was erected in the spring, but was only open for five weeks in October and November due to COVID-19 related restrictions. Parks & Rec officials are seeking to extend a permit that was granted until March 2021 and bird activists are fighting this. It will be interesting to see how all this plays out.
https://sfist.com/2020/12/17/rec-parks- ... -on-birds/

ArchGuy1 · Thu Dec 31, 2020 2:35 am

The Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City was decked out for the holiday season with 50,000 lights on the Skyline Steps and interior spaces. A limited edition Cocoa in the Clouds allowed for guests to remain toasty while taking in the views. Edge was opened on March 11 this year and had to close two days later due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Edge reopened on September 2 with operations at 25 percent capacity and protocols such as temperature screenings, make requirements, social distancing markers, temperature checks, contactless elevators, and enhanced filtration systems. Very creative way to market a new attraction.
https://www.6sqft.com/hudson-yards-edge ... days-2020/

ArchGuy1 · Sat Jan 09, 2021 5:54 am

How long will it take until the pedestal and crown of the Statue of Liberty will be reopened, considering the rest of the Statue of Liberty National Monument is already open and has been since the summer? I do know that the interior never reopen even when COVID-19 cases were at their lowest in about September. Also, I do know that the Statue of Liberty National Monument, including the crown was among the last attractions in New York City to remain open, along with the Empire State Building Observatory and both were only closed starting March 16, a few days after most other attractions. The Empire State Building Observatory, including the small 102nd floor reopened July 20 and the ground of Liberty Island as well that day. Furthermore, the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island, including the Ellis Island Immigration Museum reopened August 24. So, do you think that the pedestal will reopen before the crown as the pedestal has a larger space? Finally, what type of work will have to be done to reopen the crown?

ArchGuy1 · Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:38 pm

The Antiquarium, which is the museum on the ruins of Pompeii has been reopened to the public to showcase artifacts from the ruined city. The museum was first opened to the public in 1873 and was damaged by bombing during World War 2. The museum has been closed since a deadly earthquake that occured in nearby Naples. The museum has some of the best preserved artifacts from Pompeii, such as marble and bronze statues, protective amulets, and household items. This will sure be a way for tourism to return to the site after COVID-19 and provide visitors with more things to do.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.travel ... ng-closed/

ArchGuy1 · Sat Feb 06, 2021 3:24 am

The famous red light district in Amsterdam is set to be moved to a new erotic center elsewhere in the city. This is being done because authorities hoped visitors will focus on the arts and culture of the city. It will be interesting to see how all this plays out.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/thepointsg ... trict/amp/

luckyone · Sat Feb 06, 2021 3:42 am

ArchGuy1 wrote:
The famous red light district in Amsterdam is set to be moved to a new erotic center elsewhere in the city. This is being done because authorities hoped visitors will focus on the arts and culture of the city. It will be interesting to see how all this plays out.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/thepointsg ... trict/amp/

The fact that it’s more or less now run by Eastern European mafia and has lost a lot of its Dutch character surely plays a role.

ltbewr · Sat Feb 06, 2021 3:46 am

I bet some politicians have or will get a cut from real estate investors to move the current RLD so can redevelop it to make a massive profit.
The Covid-19 pandemic has likely made it impossible to operate anyway, much of the business has shifted to the internet, and with less access the remaining women can charge more.

Virtual737 · Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:42 am

ArchGuy1 wrote:
This is being done because authorities hoped visitors will focus on the arts and culture of the city.

There was me thinking they already were.

Aaron747 · Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:55 am

Virtual737 wrote:
ArchGuy1 wrote:
This is being done because authorities hoped visitors will focus on the arts and culture of the city.

There was me thinking they already were.

Seriously...a place with so much history and architectural intrigue - that should not be the top draw by any means.

As for Eastern European mafia and RLDs...they have taken over many places, not just Amsterdam. In the online arena as well.

TWA772LR · Sat Feb 06, 2021 5:53 am

Why? It's actually a nice place to walk through during the day. If you didn't know better you couldn't tell it was the RLD for the most part. And at night most people are just there just to be there with the numerous restaurants. Prostitution aside it's a pretty nice place to visit.

c933103 · Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:18 pm

... I have just read some information that local government in Japan want to impose a tax on everyone climbing up the Mt. Fuji
https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/407383
As the report also mentioned, there are apparently deeper problem with the religious value and ownership of the mountain peak area, which sound to me like a problem that shouldn't be touched in the first place?

ArchGuy1 · Sat Mar 06, 2021 2:29 am

The Italian government is planning to fund $12 million for installing a new retractable floor in the Colosseum in Rome that would be used for theater and concert performances. The underground floors have remained exposed for more than a century and the Colosseum in Rome has had materials removed for use in other buildings over the centuries. The arena served its original purpose for over four centuries until the fall of the Roman Empire. Officials hope that the new floor will be completed by 2023. Will be interesting to see how this turns out.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-ne ... 180976635/

TWA772LR · Sat Mar 06, 2021 9:28 pm

That's actually pretty cool. As an American I'd travel to go see a show there.

ArchGuy1 · Tue Mar 09, 2021 3:25 am

TWA772LR wrote:
That's actually pretty cool. As an American I'd travel to go see a show there.

Makes me wonder how such a system will work in an ancient structure.

ArchGuy1 · Fri Apr 30, 2021 1:21 am

On April 7, The View at the Palm was opened to the public at the Palm Tower, which is 95 percent complete. The attraction has direct access from the second floor of Nakheel Mall and includes The View Exhibition, interactive aquarium tunnels, a Starbucks Cafe, and a gift shop.ship. The Observatory deck is at Level 52 at a height of 240 Meters (787 feet) and a VIP lounge is also included. The SushiSamba restaurant is located on the 51st floor and has a number of cuisine options. This is a new exciting attraction with spectacular views of the Palm Jumeriah, Dubai skyline, and the Persian Gulf and some good news amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.hotelnewsme.com/news/palm-j ... -now-open/

ArchGuy1 · Sat Jul 03, 2021 2:32 am

On July 1, the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, including the outdoor observation deck at the top was reopened. The crown remains closed at this time, but this is still some good news. Still wondering when the crown will reopen and what will have to happen before the crown reopens? https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/sta ... at%2050%25.

ArchGuy1 · Thu Aug 26, 2021 3:16 am

A ferris wheel 110 feet tall opened Wednesday and gives riders a unique view of Times Square in New York City. The ferris wheel will be open until September 12 and there are free rides for those recently vaccinated. A very interesting thought for Times Square.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7ny.com ... /10973743/

phatfarmlines · Thu Aug 26, 2021 3:36 am

IMO it doesn't fit in with all of the tall skyscrapers surrounding it, not to mention it taking up more ground space. The Wonder Wheel at Coney Island makes more sense. Also, it looks like it's has open-air cars, so hopefully no one tries to jump off of it at its height and lead to an attraction shutdown a la Hudson Yards Vessel.

seb146 · Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:08 am

I have never been to NYC but to this I say:

no.

The whole point of view wheels, or whatever they are calling them, is to see stuff. We can see the billboards and neon lights of Times Square from the ground. The view wheels at Seattle , San Francisco, Santa Monica, Coney Island, Chicago, etc. give a view. We can see iconic skyline. From what I have seen of Times Square, there is none of that. So, no.

ArchGuy1 · Thu Sep 23, 2021 11:37 pm

There should be an observation tower or observation wheel built in Downtown Fort Worth or close to Downtown as the city currently does not have such an attraction. Downtown Dallas has Reunion Tower year round with the Texas Star and Top O Tower at Fair Park open during the State Fair. Grapevine has the Grapevine Main Tower and The Colony has The Grandscape Wheel. Arlington has the Oil Derrick Observation Tower at Six Flags. The proposal that would be best suited for Downtown Fort Worth is a tower with a rotating cabin similar to the Brighton I360 in Brighton, England or the Top O Texas Tower at the State Fair of Texas. The Tower in Downtown Fort Worth should be 550 feet tall and the cabin should have some seats and space for people to walk around and stand like the Brighton I360 as the cabin rotates. Other options for such a tower about 550 feet tall include a Polercoaster or Skyline by US Thrill Rides Wondering how long it would be before such a tower could open to the public. Also, what locations in and around Downtown Fort Worth would be suited for a tower of this nature. https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/e...rk-state-fair/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the...r.html%3famp=1 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polercoaster https://www.usthrillrides.com/skyspire https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/e...odonata-finch/ https://fwtx.com/news/grapevine-main...-opening-date/

Aaron747 · Thu Sep 23, 2021 11:50 pm

Observation towers do well when there’s interesting things to see out the window. This is Ft. Worth...come on now :lol:

ArchGuy1 · Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:31 am

Aaron747 wrote:
Observation towers do well when there’s interesting things to see out the window. This is Ft. Worth...come on now

I actually have a good idea as a lot of people thought the London Eye would not work for London, but had become the most visited paid tourist attraction in Britain.

Aaron747 · Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:39 am

Again, that's London....this is Ft. Worth

I mean, this is the nicest picture they could muster on Ft. Worth's 'Visit Ft. Worth' page :lol:

https://www.fortworth.com/listings/fort ... nter/3577/

johns624 · Fri Sep 24, 2021 1:25 am

ArchGuy1 wrote:
Aaron747 wrote:
Observation towers do well when there’s interesting things to see out the window. This is Ft. Worth...come on now

I actually have a good idea as a lot of people thought the London Eye would not work for London, but had become the most visited paid tourist attraction in Britain.

London has the Thames River, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, etc., all visible from the Eye. What does Fort Worth have, the stockyards?

ArchGuy1 · Fri Sep 24, 2021 1:35 am

johns624 wrote:
ArchGuy1 wrote:
Aaron747 wrote:
Observation towers do well when there’s interesting things to see out the window. This is Ft. Worth...come on now

I actually have a good idea as a lot of people thought the London Eye would not work for London, but had become the most visited paid tourist attraction in Britain.
London has the Thames River, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, etc., all visible from the Eye. What does Fort Worth have, the stockyards?

Fort Worth has the Amon Carter Museum, Sundance Square, Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium, Kimbell Art Museum, and Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art as well. You could also potentially have a view of Downtown Dallas and the stadiums in Arlington.

Aaron747 · Fri Sep 24, 2021 1:48 am

ArchGuy1 wrote:
johns624 wrote:
ArchGuy1 wrote:
I actually have a good idea as a lot of people thought the London Eye would not work for London, but had become the most visited paid tourist attraction in Britain.
London has the Thames River, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, etc., all visible from the Eye. What does Fort Worth have, the stockyards?

Fort Worth has the Amon Carter Museum, Sundance Square, Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium, Kimbell Art Museum, and Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art as well. You could also potentially have a view of Downtown Dallas and the stadiums in Arlington.

Millions are going to flock to see the Amon Carter Museum and Will Rogers Auditorium from the outside, from a distance? Mmmkay.

ArchGuy1 · Fri Sep 24, 2021 1:52 am

Aaron747 wrote:
ArchGuy1 wrote:
johns624 wrote:
London has the Thames River, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, etc., all visible from the Eye. What does Fort Worth have, the stockyards?

Fort Worth has the Amon Carter Museum, Sundance Square, Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium, Kimbell Art Museum, and Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art as well. You could also potentially have a view of Downtown Dallas and the stadiums in Arlington.

Millions are going to flock to see the Amon Carter Museum and Will Rogers Auditorium from the outside, from a distance? Mmmkay.

The Gateway Arch in St.Louis, Tower of the Americas in San Antonio, and Reunion Tower in Dallas have become popular tourist attractions despite being in cities with similar landscapes and things to do as Fort Worth.

Aaron747 · Fri Sep 24, 2021 2:03 am

ArchGuy1 wrote:
Aaron747 wrote:
ArchGuy1 wrote:
Fort Worth has the Amon Carter Museum, Sundance Square, Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium, Kimbell Art Museum, and Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art as well. You could also potentially have a view of Downtown Dallas and the stadiums in Arlington.

Millions are going to flock to see the Amon Carter Museum and Will Rogers Auditorium from the outside, from a distance? Mmmkay.

The Gateway Arch in St.Louis, Tower of the Americas in San Antonio, and Reunion Tower in Dallas have become popular tourist attractions despite being in cities with similar landscapes and things to do as Fort Worth.

Other than Busch Stadium, the Gateway Arch is *the* major attraction in STL. Tower of the Americas has a legacy element as part of a World's Fair site. Downtown Dallas has a lot of significant architecture in a distinctive skyline, and Reunion Tower is part of that. Ft. Worth is completely 'blah' by comparison.

ArchGuy1 · Fri Sep 24, 2021 2:26 am

Aaron747 wrote:
ArchGuy1 wrote:
Aaron747 wrote:

Millions are going to flock to see the Amon Carter Museum and Will Rogers Auditorium from the outside, from a distance? Mmmkay.

The Gateway Arch in St.Louis, Tower of the Americas in San Antonio, and Reunion Tower in Dallas have become popular tourist attractions despite being in cities with similar landscapes and things to do as Fort Worth.

Other than Busch Stadium, the Gateway Arch is *the* major attraction in STL. Tower of the Americas has a legacy element as part of a World's Fair site. Downtown Dallas has a lot of significant architecture in a distinctive skyline, and Reunion Tower is part of that. Ft. Worth is completely 'blah' by comparison.

That is why I suggested a tower with a rotating vertical platform similar to the Brighton I360 for Fort Worth that would be the icon and major attraction for the city, much like the Gateway Arch is for St.Louis. The Gateway Arch has an observation deck at the top as well.

fr8mech · Fri Sep 24, 2021 2:59 am

ArchGuy1 wrote:
There should be an observation tower or observation wheel built in Downtown Fort Worth or close to Downtown as the city currently does not have such an attraction. /

Just because it doesn't have one, doesn't mean it needs one.

What, exactly, would you be looking at? I lived in the DFW area; there really isn't much in and around Ft. Worth to see that would be enhanced by seeing it from above.

ArchGuy1 wrote:
The Gateway Arch has an observation deck at the top as well.

No, it has an observation room from which you can look out some small windows. The view's nice, but I'd prefer a view of the Arch from one of the buildings to the west. I stayed at the Hyatt once and had a spectacular view of the Arch and park.

My opinion: you don't build an "observation tower", you build a structure that has other functions...such as an office building, that can evolve into an observation attraction based on location, access and things to see.

Aaron747 · Fri Sep 24, 2021 3:05 am

ArchGuy1 wrote:
Aaron747 wrote:
ArchGuy1 wrote:
The Gateway Arch in St.Louis, Tower of the Americas in San Antonio, and Reunion Tower in Dallas have become popular tourist attractions despite being in cities with similar landscapes and things to do as Fort Worth.

Other than Busch Stadium, the Gateway Arch is *the* major attraction in STL. Tower of the Americas has a legacy element as part of a World's Fair site. Downtown Dallas has a lot of significant architecture in a distinctive skyline, and Reunion Tower is part of that. Ft. Worth is completely 'blah' by comparison.

That is why I suggested a tower with a rotating vertical platform similar to the Brighton I360 for Fort Worth that would be the icon and major attraction for the city, much like the Gateway Arch is for St.Louis. The Gateway Arch has an observation deck at the top as well.

Spending more money on something fancy won't change that there's hardly anything to look at. See reply #4.

phatfarmlines · Fri Sep 24, 2021 3:23 am

ArchGuy1 wrote:
There should be an observation tower or observation wheel built in Downtown Fort Worth or close to Downtown as the city currently does not have such an attraction. Downtown Dallas has Reunion Tower year round with the Texas Star and Top O Tower at Fair Park open during the State Fair. Grapevine has the Grapevine Main Tower and The Colony has The Grandscape Wheel. Arlington has the Oil Derrick Observation Tower at Six Flags. The proposal that would be best suited for Downtown Fort Worth is a tower with a rotating cabin similar to the Brighton I360 in Brighton, England or the Top O Texas Tower at the State Fair of Texas. The Tower in Downtown Fort Worth should be 550 feet tall and the cabin should have some seats and space for people to walk around and stand like the Brighton I360 as the cabin rotates. Other options for such a tower about 550 feet tall include a Polercoaster or Skyline by US Thrill Rides Wondering how long it would be before such a tower could open to the public. Also, what locations in and around Downtown Fort Worth would be suited for a tower of this nature. https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/e...rk-state-fair/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the...r.html%3famp=1 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polercoaster https://www.usthrillrides.com/skyspire https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/e...odonata-finch/ https://fwtx.com/news/grapevine-main...-opening-date/

Up until very recent, wasn't Ft. Worth always the conservative side of the Metroplex?

ArchGuy1 · Fri Sep 24, 2021 3:29 am

fr8mech wrote:
ArchGuy1 wrote:
There should be an observation tower or observation wheel built in Downtown Fort Worth or close to Downtown as the city currently does not have such an attraction. /

Just because it doesn't have one, doesn't mean it needs one.

What, exactly, would you be looking at? I lived in the DFW area; there really isn't much in and around Ft. Worth to see that would be enhanced by seeing it from above.

ArchGuy1 wrote:
The Gateway Arch has an observation deck at the top as well.

No, it has an observation room from which you can look out some small windows. The view's nice, but I'd prefer a view of the Arch from one of the buildings to the west. I stayed at the Hyatt once and had a spectacular view of the Arch and park.

My opinion: you don't build an "observation tower", you build a structure that has other functions...such as an office building, that can evolve into an observation attraction based on location, access and things to see.

One thing that the Arch in St.Louis has going for it is the view of the Mississippi River. You also have the Old Courthouse and Busch Stadium.

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