This is an extremely unique experience that I was able to take my daughter to for her bday trip. All of the different rooms, views, and creativity was amazing. I highly recommend this experience to everyone. read more

The sun was out! So Wear sun block and bring your sunglasses! Next time I would go during sunset! The view is amazing and the experience was unforgettable. Also, the stuff was professional and very friendly! read more

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***Traveling with a one yr old- be prepared for the scares. After passing through the metal detector, we came across a dark room with loud speakers so immediately my baby was scared. I had to skip everyone and exit the room quickly as the worker held the door open for me to rush my stroller out. After the picture area where they capture your face, we came across another dark hallway with loud thundering, so my baby was upset again. I couldn't really run anywhere because it was the queue to the elevator. Finally we got onto the elevator but it also had flashing lights and loud buzzing sounds which scared my baby again lol. It was an enjoyable experience for the family(just not for baby). The exhibits were pretty and the sights were great. It had the best family bathroom view, very pretty while changing a diaper. Definitely a must do!!! Best room was the ball room, hard to leave because it's so fun inside. No worries if you have a stroller, you can bring it everywhere. Upon entering the elevator to go down, a summit worker asked if we wanted the elevator experience turned off for the baby. WHAT!! This was an option? Amazing. The lights were left on and the sounds were turned off. What a joyous way down for my babe. Wish someone offered This to us while we went up. Would definitely come back again!!!! read more

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The Summit is beautiful! It's more stunning at night. We bought tickets online however, be prepared to be in line to get through security, they had metal detectors like you're at the airport. You will wear shoe protectors before getting in the elevators and make sure you take sunglasses to protect your eyes from the lights. Take your phone out when you are on the elevators ride to record the ride up to the 91st floor. There's tons of photos to take and several rooms to check out the NYC skylines. You can add in more things to your package such as a cocktail or mock tail, ascend up on a clear elevator, or pay premium price for their photos with an additional cost. Would recommend coming here being a tourist in my own city! read more

This is by far one of my favorite experiences in NYC, it beats all the other skyscraper views. We made reservations for sunset, which has an up charge, but it is SO WORTH IT! Getting in you have to go through security, watch a short video, then proceed to putting the shoe covers on and then a final picture (so get their early because although the lines move along this can be a good 15 mins). Once you take the elevator up, there's tons of views from different rooms, each one different than the last. It was such a fun experience. I really enjoyed watching the sunset. Be aware, once you go forward to the next room, you can't go back, so if you get to the top floor and want to make your way back down to the balloon room it's a no go! I enjoyed sunset, but would definitely come back at night to get a completely different view also! read more

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An absolutely amazing experience! As a first time visitor to NY, we were told about this must-see view from our host....and at first I thought, ok, should be a nice view from that height, but WOW! ....turned out to be a breathtaking beyond-my-expectations mind-blowing experience! I say this not just because of the awesome 360 degree view of the city below and skyline beyond, but because of the design of the building. Specifically, the floors (and ceilings), of which a big area are made up of mirrored panels, where you feel like you are floating on air a million feet from the ground, and if you have a problem with heights like I do, this will multiply your fear of heights 1,000 fold. I honestly had a very difficult time walking around the floors like a normal person.....but it was real challenge and thrill, I must say. Thank goodness there are some walkable areas with opaque flooring away from the windows and closer to the core of the building, where you will feel just a little bit less nervous.....Just don't look down. We had planned and booked our visit for the sunset time slot, which started at 4pm with the sunset scheduled to begin at around 5.50pm. This way, we got to experience NY city and its expansive beyond as it transitioned from daylight, sunset, to night time where the entire city turns into one huge and expansive Christmas tree of lights! A truly amazing sight and experience. I must also say that this was definitely the most thrilling, fun, and sense provoking experience I have ever experienced in my life. I love a good highrise penthouse view...and have always wished I could afford to live in one, but this was well beyond my wildest expectations :D read more

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Definitely a touristy thing to do in NYC. But worth it. The views are fantastic. Even from the bathroom! The art displays are cool and so many great photo ops. They try to take pictures of you and sell you those, but really you can take your own. Also, the flow of the place dumps you into their gift shop. I guarantee there are no real New Yorkers wearing Summit one swag. There is a little cafe on the 3rd floor of this, with overpriced snacks. There is a long line to get to the elevators and you go through a metal detector. You have to wear shoe covers, to the mirrors aren't scuffed up. Don't wear a skirt or stilettos. read more

We had an amazing time here and were to experience the NYC skyline view right before sunset, sunset and in the evening. I read the reviews beforehand so was aware of the lines/waiting and took that into account. In addition to the view, I really really loved transcendence art installation with the many mirrors. So many different perspectives. Affinity was great but at times I was feeling claustrophobic because of all the people. However staff were great and did a good job reminding people of the time. The unity installation was pretty neat and it was fun to find your face amidst the clouds. It was thrilling to be able to step into the area where the clear floor was below you. I would definitely come back to experience this again! Highly recommend. read more

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The COOOOOOOOOLEST experience from up above with 360 views. A photographers playground!!!! Living in NY you sometimes don't get to do all the NY things because duh, you live here. We're trying to be better at that so whenever the opportunity comes and friends come into town we do what they do! And they wanted THE SUMMIT. They purchased their sunset tickets way in advance (like a month before). Little old me here was like oh yeah I'll just get them later like the week of or whatever. Well the week of came, by the time I went to try and grab them they were SOLD OUT until 9 and 10pm. We were honestly going to try to just get some cancelation tickets (AS IF that even exists haha) or figured we could get added on to our group or something since the majority already had what's the big deal with 2 more? BIGGEST MISTAKE EVER was to try to show up and get in. We of course were just going to hang out nearby and let our friends enjoy since we couldn't get in. Apparently there's these "any time" tickets you can purchase for like $80 each!!!!! We were about to walk out because there's no way we'd pay that especially since the tickets are way less then that it's not like it was going to be some kind of VIP ticket with a drink or something HA. WELL OUR FRIENDS were insanely incredible and got us tickets to all go up together. They paid for the upgrade of the "any time" tickets. I was floored by the experience from the moment you walk in where they do the intros to the elevator experience to the mirrors everywhere to the breathtaking 360 views of the city. I didn't think you could spend 2 hours here but you could spend DAYS here in my opinion. It was a true playground for me, I could spend hours in here taking photos, people watching and just gazing and being awe struck by it all. What an incredible building and experience this was. As packed as this place is there's still room to walk around and things to keep moving. There's a limit in one of the rooms (the bubble room) so that it doesn't get too cluttered in there. But like I said, you can spend hours taking photos here. Yes, what tiktok and ig doesn't show you is the amount of people in the photos but nothing photoshop ai can't fix hehe. Either way, who cares. You're staring at a gorgeous view, things are moving, it's an optical illusion, and once you get to the top top there's. Sky bar where you can enjoy the view with a drink in your hand. The day we went was way too chilly and windy so you couldn't really do that but to get out you do have to walk through the rooftop. If you're there during sunset, stay a little longer so you can see the night lights and the incredible breathtaking city views at night. I would absolutely be back for this and can't wait to do it again! I will definitely make sure to get my ticket in time so no one has to pay double for it haha! Either way, incredible, unforgettable, experience! read more

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When I'm NYC make sure to come and the summit one for amazing views of nyc all from up above ! Definitely an amazing experience to go through . Best to get tickets online so you don't risk of tickets of the day to be sold out , and you can select the time you would want to come. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing because of the sun it can get hot , but once you go in the terrace you have the city winds . read more

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Interestingly we visited on a day/evening with very dense fog that completely impacted our view; we were in the clouds. This was communicated upon check in and we made the decision to continue. I was also on crutches due to a recent injury and the attention all staff gave to my injury was pleasantly surprising. I was so surprised that the experience didn't end in the first room/stop or second, but at every turn there was more! On the way out and unprovoked my kids said, "this was so much fun!" We will make a redemption trip during summer weather to get the experience with an actual view! :) Many shout outs to the staff for being so amazing! read more

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a must see when in new york. amazing views, great interactive floors and just overall amazing experience for a observation deck. best in NYC. work the cost and wait. read more

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Summit One is the newest and in my opinion and best observation deck experience in New York. What is great about it is multiple levels and more than just a nice view it is an experience with multiple viewing rooms and some art to go along. Arriving we were a little late for our time slot and it was pretty busy. It took around 30-40 minutes to begin the experience. Upon starting we went on the elevator. Here the experience wasn't as nice as some of the other observation deck elevators. Some others include visual effects of the NY sky line. For summit it was mainly just dark lighting. The walk around reveals and the infinity room as I like to call it is really cool. This only kicks off one of a view experiences that you will encounter as you ascend up what I believe was 3 floors to the outdoor deck. If you pay even extra you can ascend up an open air elevator to the top. That I wish I did, but if I will come back I will try. The infinity room section is full of mirrors reflecting itself over and over on both the ground and the ceiling. This is where we spent probably the most amount of time. On top that you have a beautiful view of all Manhattan. One unique thing is that you can see all the other 4 observation decks from Summit One. If there is one minor con it would be you're not as high up at 71 floors or so but you are still plenty high up. Another fun experience was with these reflective beach balls that stay on the floor and ceiling. This is one of quite a view photo opportunities that you will have during the experience. If that is not enough there is another area where there is a line, but you get to stand over glass over the edge. The first step is a little terrifying but you get use to it. You can either pay for a professional photo or have someone take a photo for you. The other two notable experiences are coming outside. The glass is really high so you have open air but it kind of feels like you are still outside. At this level there is food and an inside and outside bar. I believe Summit did offer a 360 degree view of Manhattan. The outside area is nice with benches if you want to sit and admire the skyline. We had spent all about 2 hours total at summit. This is probably one of the only observation decks that gives you so much more than a great view of the city. If you only had the choice of one observation deck I would pick this one again. read more

Nice place to spend 1hr at if you are looking for a spot for pictures and to see a view of the city. A downside is, if the weather is foggy due to rain the price is a fixed price. You first enter a short viewing room about building Vanderbilt and you get transported to the elevator. The elevator ride is superrrr smooth all the way to the top! I was surprised on how seamless the ride was. You then get to experience 4 rooms. I would only experience the summit once, unless they switch up the experience and add more exhibitions read more

This place is awesome and it gives feeling of awe. Love its mirror design and how much natural light comes into this place. We came during 4ish to this place and it was mad packed as well. But there is different experience depending on the time of the day you come. It will definitely have different feeling if you were to visit this place during sunrise, noon, sunset, night time, etc... I would say this place is best for taking pictures, so dress up for the event and practice posing ahead because there are lots of awesome frames to take pictures at: room with floating chrome balls, room with mirror, by the windows, etc... You name it! Almost everywhere is a great spot for pictures. Multiple galleries available for enjoyment and for experiencing: Transcendence, Affinity, Unity, Levitation, Reflect, Apres, Terrace, etc... Couple of cons for this event: A bit pricey for the entrance fee, long lines, we had to line up for almost 40 minutes for our time slot, crowded, must order ahead of time for tickets as walk in tickets were not available (had to watch couple of walk ins turned away from the site), being rushed from taking pictures at the glass ledges, etc This experience is definitely worth it... say once in a lifetime, say every 5-10 years... Perhaps not for once in every year. I'd say if you have never been here then its worth it, if you been then the frequency of visit would be at your discretion ;) read more

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This is a must see experience when visiting NY. The views are breathtaking and 92 stories high. They have a cool balloon exhibit very cool for photos! Dress cute! read more

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The Summit is an interesting place to visit. Your ticket grants you views from atop one of the tallest skyscrapers. When you arrive you get checked in and you have to put on bags over your shoes (because of the mirrored floors). Then you ride the super fast illuminated elevator (which is REALLY cool). After exiting you have three floors to explore alongside a grand vista of the city below. You can literally see the entire city and the horizon. It's absolutely beautiful. I went at night so I got to see all the buildings and traffic illuminated. Going through each floor was interesting but overall got old for me sooner than I desired. The area itself is mesmerizing as it's a bunch of mirrors (even on the floor) and the reflections make for some really crazy views. There were smaller areas adjacent to the main floors (one with reflective "balloons" and even a small art exhibit) but personally I found it underwhelming. On the top floor they offer cocktails and food items to snack on. Prices are what you'd expect being above Grand Central Terminal. The cocktails were good although one of them had WAY too much ice. The Negroni made with Mezcal was absolutely perfect and actually rather strong (in a good way). The Skyline Punch was flavorful and perfectly sweetened, but the aforementioned amount of ice was ridiculous. It definitely should've had more of the drink itself. Overall I think this is a cool experience for everyone to try at least once, but don't expect to be floored by the building itself. The real attraction is obviously the view, but I think it's best to see it during the sunset (which I couldn't because it was sold out). At night it's beautiful but personally I like sunsets more. Maybe I'll return to see the sunset, but the tickets themselves aren't cheap, so it's a strong maybe. read more

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By far my least favorite of all the observatories in NYC. Summit One is a sensory/art exhibit and observatory all in one. You start out on the concourse level, just below TD Bank. Here you go through security, show your tickets, put on your shoe covers, take a quick pic of your face (which you will see later) and head to the elevator (and your first of many lines). We waited about 15 minutes before we could get on the elevator. It was brightly lit when we first entered and then got very dark and loud for the ride up to the 91st floor. We were packed into this elevator like sardines. If you have any kind of claustrophobia this will be the longest elevator ride of your life. When you get off the elevator you enter the mirrored two floor room (Transcendence). This room is loud, dark and made me and my husband feel dizzy walking in it. There is also an art exhibit of little shiny blobs on this floor (Reflect) and a model of the building before you head up the escalator to the next floor. Next room is that Insta-famous room (Air) that you've probably seen pictures of. They ask you limit your time in this room and eventually start yelling at people to get out. This room is filled with inflatable shiny silver balls and air blowers around the room. Watch your step so you don't trip over any "influencers" hoarding balls and posing for pictures. This floor gives you the second level view of Transcendence. Next up Levitation, the glass floor that allows you to stand 1070' above Madison Ave. be prepared for another line. We waited about 40 minutes to get 45 seconds to snap a few pics. We actually got a countdown from the staff when we were out of time, really tacky if you ask me. Next room is Unity where you will see your photo that your took downstairs as a face in the clouds. Again another line to get in this room, probably because nobody knew what they were even looking at. At first glance, it looks like a big screen with just moving clouds but if you look closer you will see faces in the clouds. One more escalator up brings you to the bar/snack area, gift shop and the waiting area for the elevator (Ascent). What you are not told at any of the floors below is that you need to add yourself to a waitlist to wait on line for Ascent. We scanned the QR code to add ourselves to the waitlist (do yourself a favor and scan the QR code pic I posted prior to getting there). We had a 30+ minute wait just to get on the line for the elevator to wait again. We browsed around the gift shop area, checked out our pics that were taken below and hung out in the outside area for a bit. When we received a text that our wait was over we headed inside to get in line. 35 minutes crammed on another line, where we were repeatedly reminded to stand closer and stand shoulder to shoulder. Over an hour wait to ride the elevator which was a 6 minute ride. We spent more than 2 1/2 hours here, mostly because of lines and waiting. They allow far too many people in here at one time. The people in here posing for pictures in the time-limited areas for far too long ruin it for anyone just looking to take a couple of pics and move on without getting yelled at. I will say the views are killer here, from every single floor. The elevator ride was short but cool (but the hour long line sucked any enjoyment out of the experience). Surprisingly it was not overpacked. If you are a tourist with limited time and funds in NYC this is not the observatory I would suggest to visit. If you're doing it for the 'gram...this is the place for you! read more

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If the Empire State Building is traditional & classic, Summer One Vanderbilt is modern & trendy. I'd even go as far as proclaiming it one of my favorite new observatories in the city. Come for the views, stay for the immersive art experience, spread out over three floors. Highlights: -- art installation that resembles pools of mercury -- the silver balloon room which was especially crowded with people trying to get the perfect picture -- photos on the glass floor (there's a line for this) -- the glass mirror room is like being in a kaleidoscope or an infinity mirror. Do not wear a skirt or dress because there are reflections coming from everywhere. One of the entrances is located within Grand Central Terminal. Prices start at $42 with a $5 discount for NY residents. You're given black booties to slip over your shoes when you arrive (did I mention everything is made of glass, including the floor?) Bring sunglasses; it's bright even when it's overcast. My heart did somersaults in my chest, more so from the thrill of the experience than the fear of seeing 93 floors below me. read more

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Epic experience and spectacular views and fun for all ages. You can spend hours there and it's very interactive. So cool this was created for our fabulous City. Very well organized and high security. Every detail is precise. read more

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Absolutely loved this experience. It was very organized and well kept. At arrival the staff directed the guest to specific areas to be able to enter. Loved the fact that it was also interactive and they took us a picture which then was used at the last room. Very cool experience and pictures taken by the photographers were very nice. The picture package was also very affordable. The views were also amazing (if you're scared of heights this is not for you) totally recommend for all ages. read more

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Art plus a view! I choose to pay for this view since it includes an art installation. I don't know what I expected - but what we got most certainly was a surprise. I'd say my husband, son and I had fun going through the three levels. I booked an 8pm time. I'd say it took us an hour and a half from start of the line to the point when we were done and back at the bottom level at Grand Central station. When you arrive you start in a long line...to be ushered into a room to watch a video, then an area where they take photos with your group, put on disposable shoe covers/booties, then get your face scanned. Its a bit of a "what's going on here" moment...but in the end you find out what all the photos and face scans were for. After that section you line up in a hallway for the mirrored elevator. Once you go up, you have three levels of views, mirrors, lights and various other experiences. Most of it is indoors, but you do have a section of an outdoor terrace to experience and take photos at as well. At the very end, you get photos (mostly green-screen-like shots). Make sure to scan EVERY wrist band QR code in your party at the photo kiosk. We neglected to scan our son's QR code, and then we realized we missed his face scan photo (art-photo), so we had to go back to do it. The photo kiosk staff was awesome and very helpful. As for the cost of the photos, we felt that compared to other tourist traps, the $20 fee for all our digital photos was a great price so we bought ours. We had a lot of fun, and will recommend friends to do this on their visits! read more

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is more than just an observation deck; it's a meticulously crafted, three-level immersive experience that blends art, technology, architecture, and breathtaking city views into a truly unique and memorable adventure. Designed to be a multisensory journey, a visit here promises to engage all your senses and leave you with a profound appreciation for New York City and modern artistic expression. The Journey: A Suggested 90-Minute Immersion Your experience at SUMMIT begins on the B1 level, where you'll be welcomed and prepared for the adventure ahead. The suggested flow of the visit takes approximately 90 minutes, guiding you through a series of captivating installations and panoramic vistas. * B1 - Entrance: You begin on this level, where a team member will help you prepare for your experience. * OB1 - 91st Floor: * AIR: TRANSCENDENCE 1: This is your spectacular introduction to the immersive world of NYC Air, created by artist Kenzo Digital. Expect a dazzling display of light, reflection, and spatial artistry that immediately sets the tone for the entire experience. * REFLECT: A moment of serene contemplation awaits in Yayoi Kusama's "REFLECT" installation. * AIR: AFFINITY: As you continue through the "AIR" exhibit, you'll find yourself surrounded by a world of floating orbs, adding a whimsical and ethereal quality to the space. * OB2 - 92nd Floor: * AIR: TRANSCENDENCE 2: From an elevated perspective, you'll revisit "Transcendence 1," experiencing its grandeur from a new vantage point. * LEVITATION: For the thrill-seekers, "LEVITATION" offers an unforgettable challenge. Here, you can step onto glass-bottomed ledges that extend 1,100 feet over Madison Avenue, providing a heart-pounding, exhilarating view straight down. * AIR: UNITY: This unique, personalized digital experience allows for individual interaction. * OB3 - 93rd Floor: * APRÈS: Relax and enjoy curated food and cocktails in this Nordic-style café designed by Snøhetta, surrounded by incomparable views of the city. This area is located at the end of the experience and provides direct access to the Terrace. * TERRACE: Step out onto the wrap-around Terrace, the perfect outdoor viewing spot to take in the incredible views of Manhattan and beyond. * ASCENT: For a truly daring experience, take the world's largest glass-bottomed exterior elevator, "ASCENT," even higher, offering a final, breathtaking perspective (available for an additional fee). * BOUTIQUE: Commemorate your visit with a unique SUMMIT keepsake from the boutique. Practical Tips for a Seamless Visit: * Buy Tickets in Advance: To secure your preferred date and time slot and often benefit from better pricing, it is highly recommended to purchase your tickets in advance through the official website. * Arrive on time, but not too early: Guests are only permitted to enter the queue a maximum of 15 minutes prior to their ticketed time. Plan your arrival accordingly. * Sunglasses are a must: The reflective materials used throughout SUMMIT create an incredibly bright environment, especially under direct sunlight. * Dress appropriately: The reflective floors mean that pants, shorts, or tights are highly recommended to ensure comfort and modesty. * Footwear matters: Wear comfortable, non-marking shoes. Stiletto heels, work boots, cleats, and certain other footwear that could damage the delicate flooring are not permitted. * Hours of Operation: SUMMIT is open daily from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM, with the last entry at 10:30 PM. * Entrances: The address is 45 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017. You have three convenient entrances: * Through the Transit Hall in One Vanderbilt (at the corner of Vanderbilt Avenue and 43rd St). * The street-level entrance at 45 East 42nd Street. * Via the Main Concourse Level of Grand Central Terminal. read more

For the first time visiting New York this was definitely a great choice. The views are breathtaking. Specially the view at night. We took so many great pictures. The only negative would be how packed it is. You have to wait for people to make space so you can take your turn next to the window. But totally with it. They had a bar available with delicious cocktails. At the end of your experience they have a kiosk available with pictures of your group. You have the option to buy them if you choose to. read more

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I'm sure the experience is decent, and maybe even great, when the weather is in your favor. Unfortunately for me, it was not. Having to schedule tickets way in advance ensures that your experience will be akin to spinning a roulette wheel; you might end up being the sucker who bought extremely pricey tickets to see thick fog and a few "art exhibits." The whole process begins with a jarringly long line. You would assume the scheduled nature of the experience might prevent overcrowding, but unfortunately that is not the case. Halfway through the line is a short propaganda video that is essentially a few minutes of self-indulgent praise on how special and cool their building is. Once you take the elevator and get to the actual exhibit, you are free to explore the 3 floors which contain several exhibits/rooms set up in a linear fashion. If it weren't obvious, the real treasure here is the view, but I can't speak to that since it was extremely cloudy and raining when I went. I could only SOMETIMES see the buildings next to ours when the fog thinned out intermittently...that's how bad the view was. I was also excited for the exhibits themselves, but I found most of them to be lackluster. To be fair, this is likely due to how they are intended to be integrated with the view...which was just a gray, hazy fog for everyone there. To further illustrate the importance of weather, one of the exhibits/activities involves standing on a glass floor that allows you to see all the way down to the sidewalk! Or...it would have...if the fog didn't surround every inch of the glass. Instead the exhibit made me feel like I was trapped inside a terrarium in Cheech & Chong's basement. I think I've made my point, so I'll spare you any further details of the place itself. Now, I'd like to mention some of their policies which should highlight the monetary-driven nature of whatever tourist-trap company this is a part of: 1. No full or partial refunds at all. 2. Rescheduling options available when there is no visibility BUT once you scan your ticket, you're locked in. This is a scummy tactic because A) None of the staff will explicitly mention this as an option, even knowing how bad the weather is, B) your sky might be OK at first, but due to the long line, visibility may change by the time you reach the top, and C) temporary tourists (like me) don't have the luxury of rescheduling. I expressed my discontent with my experience and all I received was a response email detailing their one-sided policies. The icing on the cake is the last line in their email: "As our world at SUMMIT was designed to be seen in all seasons, times of day, and weather conditions, we hope you will consider giving us another chance so you can get the full experience." LOL! What a flat out lie, the experience was definitely NOT designed for low visibility weather. I also find it funny that they practically admit that I didn't receive the full experience (despite paying full price). Hell, even a partial refund might have dissuaded me from writing this review. Too late! Verdict: Overpriced, overcrowded, and completely dependent on the weather. If you go during a foggy time with little/no visibility, consider yourself scammed. The art exhibits alone are absolutely not worth the price of admission. read more

Summit One Vanderbilt - This is the exhibit that involves standing on a glass floor. With the thick fog, it appears as if I am standing in a box with gray walls. - Observatories Near Me - New York, New York

If your looking for the views in NY and a little extra, this is one of top places to go. Tickets varies on time and date, I advised you get it ahead time cause it will be sold out quick. Also be sure to check for the weather conditions. I came on a rainy night and it didn't work out for us. The worker did tell me I had the option to come another day but I was like "nah we going in" haha. Once you get in you'll have that out of dimensional experience, I won't ruin it for you, you'll just have to go :) Good with your partner or a group of friends. Put this in your to do list... read more

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Very crowded, long lines to get in with security, just like the Empire State Building. Required shoe covers. The glare wasn't bad at all. They will give you sunglasses if you feel the need. $20 digital picture download. Photo opportunities. read more

Summit One Vanderbilt - Observatories Near Me - New York, New York

Super cool experience. Definitely worth the money. I highly recommend going at sunset/night time. Its not extremely packed in a way that you cant get photos alone since they limit the amount of people in one time period (Im assuming!) the balloon room is amazing. read more

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Great and interactive museum and tribute to modern architecture. It's located next to the grand central station. Bought tix online just for the SUMMIT experience only for like $50. I don't want to spoil anything but I'd say you should def try it out. It doesn't get super crowded as the staff moderate how many ppl should let in. They have times every half hour. You also could buy tix there in case you wanna do it last minute. For spending about 2 hours, it's pretty worth it for the views, glass room, balloon room and best of all, dippin dots at the top. read more

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Cool experience of seeing NYC & having an immersive museum experience! I wouldn't do it more than once but for like visiting town and cool photo ops, it was worth it! read more

Some of the best views in the city and truly a one of a kind experience I highly recommend checking this place out at least once! read more

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This place was awesome. My wife is from New York, she found it online as one of the beautiful places that have a great view. Unfortunately she got sick and she made me come alone. This place is almost unbelievable,, we gonna have to come back so we can experience it together. It's a must go! 5 stars!! The staff is great read more

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Summit One Vanderbilt is a good experience. It can be tough of heart for those afraid of heights. I was nervous but I had a great experience and felt so safe. It was fun to be scheduled with other people. I bought tickets beforehand. The workers are friendly and the experience is a new one. The views available are across from the famous Chrysler building, which is much older now. Summit One Vanderbilt Skyscraper Opened in 2020 and is a business structure for various organizations. read more

Since this new attraction opened, I was interested in checking it out, but didn't do it until more recently because the ticket prices are way too high. I finally decided to go with a friend after I was able to get discount tickets from a friend who worked there. We decided to also get the Ascent feature and selected daytime, which was much less than night time experience. Even with all the discounts, the total still added up to more than $60 which is crazy. The first part was a spacious room with mirrors on the floors and ceilings, along with huge windows where there were spectacular views of the city in all its glory. It was incredible to see the Empire State Building, bridges, Chrysler Building, Hudson River, and other iconic staples. There was also a room filled with all different sizes of silver balls that was so much fun to play with and take photos with. Definitely one of my favorite rooms, but the way some customers handled the balloons and popped them was annoying. One of the rooms had cool cloud imagery and it was peaceful, as well as pretty. There were faint faces superimposed on the walls and you were supposed to be able to spot yourself somehow, but it was a bit too complicated for me to figure out. After experiencing the main rooms, my friend and I took the elevator up a level, where there was a cafe with overpriced offerings and a seating area. Last, we did the Ascension which brought us to an elevator that took us high above the city... Maybe 30 floors up from the 92nd floor. We only stayed up there for a few seconds though and I barely had time to get my pictures in. For the amount of extra money we paid to do this, it didn't seem worth it. Overall, I'm glad I had the opportunity to do this, enjoyed the views of NYC, and got some wonderful photo ops from it. It's not something I feel the need to do again though. read more

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Loved visiting here and the views are probably one of the top 3 in the city. Empire State right in front. Chrysler building right in front. Hudson yards right in front too! The location of this building makes all the iconic structures prevalent and in your face. The exhibits were well done and the translucent balloon room was a cool little space. 3 floors of exhibits/views with a cafe on to finish off the tour. Enjoyed it and you will too. Just a bit crowded and the line to get in was around 30 minutes but we skipped the picture opportunities so went a little quicker for me. read more

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The most fun NY rooftop tourist spot right now. Yes it would have been much better if they reduce the amount of crowd at once. But the second time I visited we were sent up and down by the freight elevator which totally kill the experience and not acceptable. read more

Summit One Vanderbilt - We were sent up and down by the freight elevator - make sure you take the REAL one for the experience - Observatories Near Me - New York, New York

It can be hard to get a ticket and it's pricey but definitely recommend coming here at least once and during sunset! It was very crowded so it was hard sometimes to see the view but not overly. The glass and mirrors and city view is gorgeous! Beautiful place to go and relax and take some photos. DO NOT wear a skirt or dress as the floors are see through and multiple levels. They give you little shoe covers to keep the place clean. My favorite was the first room (transcendence) and room with all the silver balloons. The line to get in (even with a ticket pre bought) is quite long. read more

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Fun place to take pictures! Definitely worth the money. Golden hour is the best time to go. It gets really hot in there read more

Summit One Vanderbilt - Observatories Near Me - New York, New York

I can't say enough good things about this place! The staff, especially Clarissa and Jason P., are incredibly kind and welcoming. I've visited three times - with friends, with my kids, and with family who were visiting - and each experience has been wonderful. Compared to other attractions like the Edge, this place stands out. It's impeccably clean, boasts stunning views, and is perfect for both family outings and adult groups. Truly an amazing experience every time! read more

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Paid extra to get in during sunset hours and overall it was a nice experience. The first room you go into is just a bunch of mirrors and it gets very trippy not gonna lie lol. There's also a balloon area and every five minutes you'll hear someone popping a balloon so it's kind of annoying. There's a bar at the top but the drinks are a bit pricey imo. This is still a nice place to chill at and watch the sunset. If all you care about is the view, you'll like this place :) read more

Summit One Vanderbilt - Observatories Near Me - New York, New York

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