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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

“I think the dark hallway leading to the elevator at the beginning of the tour is not necessary and does not add to the experience. I think there should be more signs explaining what you will be seeing and there should be a sign explaining the elevator to the upper deck.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum - The museum stops: history, construction, and pop culture in one route
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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

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

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

4.NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket

Skip the Midtown buzz and ride up to the Empire State Building’s observatories for 360° views, interactive exhibits, and optional fast entry.

★ 4.5

“Amazing views. The 102nd floor is worth the upgrade as was the express pass fo no waiting. We enjoyed this experience so much.”

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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

“I didn’t get to go because of the weather I’ve reach out asking for a different date no one respond that’s where my 1 star rating comes from”

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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

“The guided tour outside was exceptional. Arum was awesome. The personal experience/connection he was able to provide makes you feel even more on touch with our historical 9/11 attack.”

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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

7.Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket

Skip the guesswork at Top of the Rock in NYC. Go straight to three decks with Empire State views, plus an optional BEAM upgrade.

★ 4.5

“This review is more for Viator rather than the experience as unfortunately due to the weather conditions we were unable to go to the top of the rock and beam experience. When we arrived the tour operator advised the visibility was nil and that we could rebook for the next available day. Unfortunately we had…”

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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

NYC: 9/11 Memorial Tour and Optional Observatory Ticket - Reflecting Absence: Pools, Waterfalls, and the Survivor Tree
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NYC: 9/11 Memorial Tour and Optional Observatory Ticket

12.NYC: 9/11 Memorial Tour and Optional Observatory Ticket

A moving 9/11 Ground Zero walking tour from St. Paul’s Chapel to the 9/11 Memorial, with an optional upgrade to One World Observatory views.

★ 4.8

“Our guide Jonathan was fantastic he made it very engaging and enjoyable he was terrific all of our party got something from him two adults and two teenagers 18 and 19.”

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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

“Raymond did a great job, was very personable, knowledgeable, and kept a good pace. The coverage was great and the teen kids stayed interested and engaged. The group was of a great size.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Express Tickets – Skip the Line - Meeting at 20 West 34th St. and Finding the Right Entrance
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NYC: Empire State Building Express Tickets – Skip the Line

14.NYC: Empire State Building Express Tickets – Skip the Line

Express skip-the-line entry to the Empire State Building: 86th-floor 360° views, optional 102nd floor, plus Art Deco lobby.

★ 4.6

“We paid the extra money to skip the line, and we are glad we did because the queue was very long. We all thoroughly enjoyed this trip and learnt a lot about the building. It feels surreal going to the 102nd floor. WOW, what an experience. Highly recommend this trip. The children especially loved the…”

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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

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