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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: 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

“Great experience. I would recommend if you are visiting New York. Well organised and something to tick off your bucket list”

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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

“First of all be prepared to queue … we did for 90 mins. However the experience was wonderful! The staff explain where to go & the fact that once you move into the next level there is no going back! The views are amazing & The Ledge is a fabulous place to have a photo.…”

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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

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

“Top of the Rock tour was cool but Beam experience add-on did NOT include access to photos unless you paid an additional $75(!!!). Not worth the price. Better high level observation decks out there for less.”

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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

8.New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket

Skip-the-line admission to One World Observatory at One World Trade Center, with optional priority security, iPad Explorer, and a $5 voucher.

4.5

“This was fantastic! The people there at World Trade Center are so nice. On the day we were scheduled to go, they let us know there was zero visibility. They rescheduled our tour for another day! It was worth it!!! Seeing New York from the top was beautiful and amazing! But go through World Trade…”

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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

11.New York Pass: 100+ Things To Do including Empire State Building

New York Pass covers 100+ attractions over 1–5 days, including the Empire State Building, with a digital pass and app. Plan ahead.

4.0

“9-11 memorial museum closed on Tuesdays ??? Sad to have missed it. It was not easy to check availability . Interactive bus tour closed on Sundays Hop on- Hop off bus could only be used once without costly upgrade? a scam? Without US phone plan and data could not check availability!”

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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

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

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

“Interesting displays on the history and the process of construction and walk-throughs to get to the elevators. Well organised throughout, with plenty of time to take photos and explore the upper levels.”

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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

“The guide was very knowledgeable and it was really interesting to listen to his comments Only the time on the high line itself was shorter than I expected”

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