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15 Best Observation Decks & Skyscrapers In New York City

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New York City’s 15 most popular observation decks & skyscrapers, with what each one costs, how long it runs and where you actually book it.

15 Best Observation Decks & Skyscrapers In New York City

NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket - 91st Floor to SUMMIT AIR: The Elevator Ride and Mirror Layers
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NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket

1.NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket

Ride up One Vanderbilt for 93 floors of Kenzo Digital art, glass skyboxes, and 360° NYC views by day or night.

Most Popular 4.7

“Except for the long line to get to the experience, it was well worth the wait, there was many things to do and see and my favorite was the balloons, the sights were incredible and run well by staff. I liked it more than the Edge. Thanks for a great experience!!!”

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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket - Arrival at Freedom Tower: how to avoid the most common mess
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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

3.NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

Skip the One World Observatory line, ride the SkyPod in 47 seconds, and enjoy 360° views of NYC from floors 100–102.

4.6

“Amazing experience - starting from the elevator showing the history of the city to the fantastic 360 views from the top. We arrived 30 min before sunset so we got to see the city during the day as well as lit up at night”

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NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket - The 102nd Floor Upgrade: Six States Through Floor-to-Ceiling Glass
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NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket - Balloon Room Fun: Where the Photos Become the Point
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket

5.SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket

Prebook timed entry at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt for NYC skyline views, LEVITATION glass skyboxes, and indoor art across three floors.

4.5

“Summit was an absolutely amazing experience!!!! We spent over two hours admiring the NYC views. The balloon room was so much fun and made for the awesomest photos! Loved Levitation photos also.”

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All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory - The 9/11 Memorial Pools: where the symbolism lands
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All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory

6.All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory

All-access Ground Zero tour with skip-the-line 9/11 Memorial & Museum plus One World Observatory views, guided or self-paced options.

5.0

“Met Meghan what a fabulous knowledgeable lady she is , captured every detail with perfection and some of the detail got you so engrossed that it became extremely emotional especially when you see it in your guidelines telling the precious memories of what happened in detail on 9/11 ...... She was very conscious of how…”

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Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket - The 67th, 69th, and 70th floors: how the view experience actually works
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Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket

New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket - Standard Experience vs Combo: Picking the Right Line to Skip
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New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket

NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket - Getting In: Your Entry Options and How They Affect Your Timing
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NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket

New York Pass®: 105+ Attractions including Edge NYC - How the pass works: activation, consecutive days, and the Go City app
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New York Pass®: 105+ Attractions including Edge NYC

New York Pass: 100+ Things To Do including Empire State Building - Using the Go City app: how you keep your day from melting down
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New York Pass: 100+ Things To Do including Empire State Building

New York 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional One World Observatory - Optional One World Observatory: prebooked access and skyline payoff
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New York 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional One World Observatory

13.New York 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional One World Observatory

Guided 9/11 Memorial walk in Lower Manhattan with optional One World Observatory access and 360-degree views.

5.0

“This was a very heartfelt and rewarding experience. The destruction of Tower One and Tower Two, and the other five buildings, was explained from the very personal viewpoint of the tour guide who experienced 9/11. With his press credentials as a photographer, he was able to get close enough to feel the devastation and take…”

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Hudson Yards Tour With Optional Edge Upgrade - Stop 1: The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards (short stop, smart context)
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Hudson Yards Tour With Optional Edge Upgrade

15.Hudson Yards Tour With Optional Edge Upgrade

Guided walk through Hudson Yards and the High Line, plus time at the Vessel. Optional The Edge upgrade for sky-high views.

5.0

“This activity is not a tour of Vessel at the advertised start time. If you want to see Vessel, choose another provider. I had to buy a ticket for vessel in order to see it at the time listed. Hopefully I will get a refund”

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