TOP OF THE ROCK
Experience breathtaking 360-degree views of New York City from Top of the Rock, perched atop 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Spanning three levels of indoor and outdoor observation decks, this iconic destination offers unobstructed panoramic sights in every direction. New attractions include SKYLIFT a thrilling experience that lifts you even higher for unmatched skyline views, and THE BEAM, where you can recreate the legendary 1932 “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” photo as you’re safely buckled in for a dramatic photo op 12 feet above the deck.
Summit One Vanderbilt, a 65,000-square-foot observatory atop the 77-story One Vanderbilt in Midtown East, offers stunning views of all five boroughs and direct access to Grand Central Terminal. Highlights include Ascent, a glass elevator that scales the building’s exterior, and Levitation, glass sky boxes suspended over Madison Avenue at 1,063 feet. Immersive art by Kenzo Digital, an outdoor bar, the world’s highest urban alpine meadow, and culinary offerings by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Events complete this unforgettable experience.
ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY
Opened to the public in 2016, One World Observatory sits atop the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, spanning the 100th to 102nd floors of One World Trade Center. Soaring over 1,250 feet, it offers panoramic views of New York City, its waterways, and skyline. The experience includes interactive exhibits, a thrilling elevator ride, dining options—including a sit-down restaurant—and a customized visit that reflects the city's spirit of pride, hope, and resilience, all in about 45–60 minutes.
The Empire State Building, a 102-story Art Deco icon in Midtown Manhattan, offers a classic New York experience with 360° views from its open-air 86th-floor observatory and stunning floor-to-ceiling sights from the 102nd-floor Top Deck. Built in 1930–31, this world-famous landmark also features immersive exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors, a self-guided audio tour in nine languages, and VIP Express Pass options for quicker access to the observatory.
The Edge, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, soars 1,131 feet above Hudson Yards on the 100th floor. It features a glass floor, angled glass walls, and open-air steps leading to the 101st floor. Visitors can enjoy a drink from the 100th-floor bar or dine at Peak, the restaurant and event space on the 101st floor.
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For the first time in One Times Square’s 121 year history, it is being reimagined and modernized into a visitor center set to open in Summer 2025. It will include a 6 floor museum where you can get up close and personal with the New Years Eve ball and learn about the history of One Times Square; a viewing deck; and a wedding venue/proposal spot. Experience time in unexpected ways and journey through decades of change. In some moments, time flies and in others it's eternal midnight - all leading to a spectacular 360-degree viewing deck above Times Square, with an elevated perspective of the New Year's Eve Ball and the city from river to river.