Grand entries into metro areas view freeways.

[Pappster85]

When one travels through Flint, MI along I-69 there is in fact little to see. The freeway runs into a "valley" under all of the major down town streets. Heading east you then rise up above the roof lines and can see the sprawl of the 60's and 70's. The last I heard there was a project to do some land scaping on both ends of I-69 where it "ducks" under the down town area and maybe even some paint work on the over passes greeting those entering the area.

[dtown]

Well, i would definitly appreciate that, as i go that way at least once a week usually. Its weird how the freeway is sort of above the downtown, elevation wise, then is depressed below grade. Driving through there there is only like 2 spots where you can see the skyline. You can see the tops of the Skyscrapers peeking above the berms, and then on the bridge over I-475.

EDIT: This area. This pic doesnt show the skyline, just the highway, but this is the spot where you can see the skyline from. I will have to get a pic from here one day.

[dtown]

I finally found the pic i have been trying to find.

Heading south on I-75 in Detroit, one will see a view similar to this.

From http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsgeorge/327826652/

[runawayjim]

I finally found the pic i have been trying to find.

Heading south on I-75 in Detroit, one will see a view similar to this.

From http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsgeorge/327826652/

[TBurban]

That's wild looking. The perfect example of old versus new.

[nofunk]

dtown, that has always been one of my favorite views of Detroit. Truly phenomenal!

[Michi]

Yah, that's a great view. It's even more impressive that the Ren Cen is over a mile away on the riverfront. Both the placement of Ren Cen and the placement of the freeway make this view with the church, which had been there for many years prior.

It's best to be in the far left lane to get the perfect lineup of the structures as one passes through the I-94 interchange.

[Michi]

The Rouge River Bridge is the best overall view of a freeway entrance. This is I-75 coming into the city from the south (Toledo).

[sunshine]

[dtown]

The Rouge River Bridge is the best overall view of a freeway entrance. This is I-75 coming into the city from the south (Toledo).

[JerseyBoy]

Bus 40 coming into Winston-Salem:

[davidals]

I finally found the pic i have been trying to find.

Heading south on I-75 in Detroit, one will see a view similar to this.

From http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsgeorge/327826652/

[dtwjim]

That is a GREAT pic....very cool :-)

[ohioaninSC]

Add another vote from me on I-71/75 northbound from KY to Cincinnati. That is a phenomenal view of the city. The view of Pittsburgh from the Ft Pitt Tunnell is also outstanding. Columbus has a great view coming eastbound on I-670 as it goes along the Scioto River for a mile or so. The skyline spreads more north to south, and you can see all of if from that point.

[danielmdifranco]

They have both been said numerous times, but Pittsburgh coming through the Pitt tunnel and Cincy coming into downtown from I71/75N. Both cities have spectacular skylines, but in each case you are suprised because they jump out at you all of the sudden.

[pazzo83]

I like the vista you see when coming into Washington DC coming from the South on I-95 (it's called I-395 when you get to DC).

[dgreco]

view coming into houston.

[abdiorio]

Here is a view of downtown Providence, RI curving 195E.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8003752@N05/475908794

[dgreco]

Here is a view of downtown Providence, RI curving 195E.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8003752@N05/475908794

[lammius]

thats a great view of downtown, there are so many new views coming down 146 and rt 6 because of the construction. Great picture though.

[ironchapman]

Here's a couple I've taken.

Heading West Into Atlanta on I-20

(L-R)The City Hall and the GA State Capitol from I-20

[davidals]

Asheville, looking across I-240 SW towards downtown, from Town Mountain Rd (Zen Sutherland is the photographer):

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/1/878889_8311712071_o.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/zen/878889/

And another, from Edward Maglott (view from same area, Town Mtn/Beaucatcher Cut along 240 just E of downtown):

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/208/4622520...e7d461980_o.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emaglott/462252037/

Not a metro, and not an interstate, but here's a middle-of-downtown shot from Boone NC, by 'digitaldefection'. The view is King St (US Hwy 421), looking WNW. I lived for a few years in a 2nd story walkup apt on the left, across from Mast General Store. A very densely constructed little town.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/117/2611958...255bd09d2_b.jpg

Waynesville NC, from the US74 freeway (photographer is Patrick W):

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/4/5754717_9a48f4bc56_o.jpg

[Mr Downtown]

Can't believe anyone hasn't mentioned it... but the view of Downtown Louisville coming in from Indiana on Interstate 65 is spectacular. Especially at night.

[MJLO]

PHX just inside the stack interchange from the west.

Downtown from South Mountain,

You really don't see downtown Phoenix until you are a few miles out, it's surrounded by mountains on all sides. And most freeways are below grade. I"m looking for a pic from SR-51 inbound from the north. It's probabally my favorite view of the city.

[Kenneth Disraili-Jean]

I wish someone had a pic of Spegetti Junction in Atlanta. It is officially called the Tom Moreland Interchange with at least 7 "flyover bridges" and then another area that comes to mind is the I-285 GA 400 interchange with the King and Queen Towers looming overhead. These are the tallest skyscrapers in a suburban area outside a major U.S. city.