Why doesn't spotlight show a directory tree?

Click on the i symbol to get more info on a file and it shows you the path...

 

If you're using the drop down menu from the Spotlight icon, you can press Command+click to open the file in it's enclosing parent folder.

Here's to the Crazy Ones ​

 

stupid and annoying to say the least -- sometimes the lack of thought is worrying

 

You took me out, so I put me back in.

 

there are three views in spotlight (at least that I've noticed so far).

1. The drop down menu
2. The window you get when you click "Show All" from the drop down menu
3. The window you get when you type cmd+F

The third view will show you will show you the directory tree you are looking for.