Charles Kuffner points to this post by Tory Gattis about the wonderful nighttime view of downtown Houston from I-45:
That drive, especially at night, is one of the most spectacular drives in our city. The view of downtown is amazing. I just love the elevated wrap-around of the west side of downtown, with the skyline on one side and the Buffalo Bayou on the other. I’ve loved that drive as long as I’ve lived in Houston, and sometimes will go out of my way on trips just to see it. Friends, family, and visitors have voiced their admiration too. It really is one of our city’s great treasures, even if it is “just a freeway.” And it’s a treasure shared by just about everyone that lives in Houston at one time or another as they drive around the city, vs. the very small portion that actually work, live, or play downtown.
I wholeheartedly agree! My family has done the same thing — gone out of our way just to see downtown at night. It’s spectacular!
There’s more to Tory’s post, so go read it if you haven’t already.
