A great experience. Look for any coupons. I did pay full price right at Hudson Yards. Located…read moreinside the mall. After a short interactive elevator experience, you enter the indoor space. Lots of photo ops here from different angles and in the outdoor section, there's some balcony seating. There's a glass floor window to the bottom, nerve wracking if you have a fear of heights. On a windy day, terrifying! I couldn't even sit on it. Overall, a great experience. There seem to be a few more of these high view point experiences besides the Empire State Building popping up in NYC. Definitely check it out while you are visiting.

I was very disappointed with Edge. Originally, I had wanted to do the City Climb experience, but…read morethey were doing renovations to it, and it wasn't available. In hindsight, it was for the best. As it was, I paid extra for priority access, which allows you to skip the lines. But there was no line to get in, and no line for the elevator up. There was a line for the elevator down that I got to skip, but it was only about 10 people, so I basically saved 5 minutes. The whole experience took me about 15-20 minutes. With Top of Rock, you've got the beam, the lift, and the short fun little movie at the beginning, with Empire, you have the historical aspect of it, and with Summit 1, you have the ballroom. There's nothing special or drawing to Edge. The views are ok, but the deck is on the smaller side of the ones I've been to. Security was a little rude and off-putting. The first security guard said I set the alarm off and sends me over to the side. That guy waves me through, then the original guy starts freaking out for me to stop. I go back to the 2nd, and I'm like you waived me through, and he just keeps saying it's ok. And pawing at my stuff, mind I had a clear bag so you see everything in case I set an alarm off. Anyway, It better be ok, I went to stop, and YOU waived me through. Overall, of the observation decks I've done, Edge has been the worst. 1. Top of the Rock 2. Summit 1 3. One Times Square 4. Empire State 5. Edge

We had read about Summit One and decided we wanted to check it out on our recent visit to New York…read morebefore embarking on a cruise. It is located on three floors near the top of one of the tallest skyscrapers in Manhattan and located next to Grand Central Terminal. They opened in 2021. At 1401, it is the 4th tallest building in New York after the One World Trade Center, 111 West 57th Street, and Central Park Tower, and is one of the 30 tallest buildings in the world. It was absolutely stunning. You immediately are thrown into an immersive, multi-sensory experience with art installations, floor to ceiling mirrors, and of course, stunning views of this fantastic city. There are several different fun rooms to explore: Yayoi Kusama's "Clouds" -- mirror-polished stainless-steel floor sculptures that create an infinitely reflective surface underfoot. The Affinity Balloon Room with hundreds of reflective Mylar balloons creating an otherworldly, frequently photographed space which you get to play with as well - Levitation skyboxes -- glass platforms protruding over 1,000 feet above Manhattan for genuine vertigo-inducing views - The Ascent elevator -- traveling along the building's exterior, rising 120 feet with Manhattan visible through the glass floor below. A word to the wise, book your tickets in advance as this is a very popular attraction to visit in New York, and it is so worth it. You will be awestruck by the 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline. A special thank you to Jeremy, Alyssa, and Tae (manager) for their kindness and assistance to us during our visit.

Incredible experience but make sure to download/screenshot your tickets before entering…read more I went with my mother at 11am on a Sunday and it was a bit busy, but not too bad. The crowd control and flow of the environment was smooth and comfortable. We had already shown our tickets twice and received wristbands after entering. Then we were brought into a theatre room for a short film about the building after having gone through security. Then we entered another line and were asked to present our tickets a third time in order to scan and open the gate. Since the entry area is in the basement of the building, I had no cell service at that point and I had put my phone away as we were already inside the area past security and I didn't think our tickets would be needed yet again. I had one ticket queued up to scan from before, but the second ticket could not be loaded. They advised me to connect to the WiFi network, which required me to log in with my name, email, and phone number all while a line was building up behind us due to the delay. The WiFi did not work at all and I was unable to load the ticket. I showed that I had the ticket confirmation email with the receipt and we had already shown our tickets twice in order to enter in the first place, but they said that they could not let us in without scanning the tickets. We were taken out of the line and sent all the way back to the customer service desk, where they had to physically print out the tickets. However, because one ticket had already been scanned, only one was printed and we were once again turned away at the gate and sent back to customer service. Finally, they were able to override the system to let us through (not sure why they couldn't just do that first). This took about half an hour total of waiting and back and forth. If I had known better, I would have had the tickets screenshotted/downloaded ahead of time, but it should not be this complicated to get through especially since the tickets were shown before in order to get inside in the first place. The tickets should be scanned before even entering the facility and going through security to avoid such a hassle, or at least provide reliable WiFi as I am sure that others may have similar issues. It should also be more clear that tickets will need to be shown again after leaving the theatre area as this was confusing and a bit annoying as well. Otherwise, I was extremely impressed with the experience and the beauty of the space. Despite the crowd, everything was well spaced-out and it did not feel crowded at all once upstairs. The Levitation experience of standing on glass above the city was absolutely worth the wait in the line which was much faster than expected. Despite the hiccups of entering the facility, the staff did a great job managing the guests and keeping the space safe and comfortable for all. I loved the 3-floor layout of the space as well as the art installations and I highly recommend for locals and tourists alike.

Visited One World Observatory and it was definitely a highlight of our trip! The views are great,…read moreseeing the entire city laid out in every direction gives alot of appreciation for the city. Totally worth it for the views alone. We also had dinner there and the setting was gorgeous. We both left impressed from the experience. If you're visiting NYC, this is a must-do!

One World Observatory at the top of One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, and it stands out as…read moreone of the most impressive observation experiences in New York City. Located at the summit of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, the observatory offers sweeping panoramic views that capture the full scale of the New York skyline. The atmosphere begins building even before reaching the top. The elevator ride itself is part of the experience, featuring a visual timeline that shows the transformation of New York City's skyline over several centuries as you ascend the tower. By the time you reach the observation level, the sense of height and perspective is already striking. The observation deck offers unobstructed views in every direction. From the windows, visitors can see landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Hudson River, and Midtown Manhattan stretching into the distance. The indoor design keeps the environment comfortable year-round while still delivering dramatic views of the city. The experience also includes interactive exhibits and multimedia displays that help visitors understand the geography, neighborhoods, and history of New York. These elements add context and depth rather than simply presenting the skyline as a visual spectacle. Service throughout the observatory felt organized and professional. Staff guide visitors efficiently through the entry process and help maintain a smooth flow even during busy periods. From a global travel perspective, One World Observatory ranks among the great urban observation decks I have visited in cities like Tokyo, Shanghai, and Dubai where skyline views become a defining part of the travel experience.

Wow! What an amazing and immersive experience! The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco…read moreskyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, famous for its iconic design, rapid construction, and its status as the world's tallest building for nearly 40 years. My wife was a bit reluctant to go on this tour (she's scared of heights, obviously), but somehow I managed to convince her (with my charm of course). And she was so happy I did. The Empire State Building remains a defining global symbol of New York City. Its total height reaches 1,454 feet (now that's tall). I'd be lying if I didn't say that was a bit intimidating. But when we got to the 86th floor (observation deck), there was an apparent stillness and quietness in the air. Kind of peaceful! Looking down from above, everything seemed minuscule- like the world below us was built with little tiny Legos. It truly was quite the experience!

Monday 6th July 2026 Rainy cool 65°F…read more Midtown East, NYC Fun fact: Did you know that the Empire State building was built in 1931, but did not become fully occupied with tenants until 1956? The Empire State building was called the "Empty State" building in its early years and did not become profitable until the 1950s. The year 1931, the country was going through a major Depression era after the stock market crashed in 1929. However, in the 1950s, after WWII, the economy skyrocketed and the tallest NYC building became quite successful and a popular tourist attraction. It remained the tallest skyscraper in New York City until 1973, when the Twin Towers were built in lower Manhattan. Thank you for reading, and have a great day!

This place is awesome and always being improved. Aside from being an artist's dream air bnb, you…read morecan hold an event here. The owner, Micha, is hospitable and helpful with a great attitude and positive outlook. The bathrooms are always spotless no matter what size gathering. There are comfy couches and piles of floor pillows and a beautiful outdoor covered (rain) and uncovered (star-gazing)seating areas.

Good concert venue. Went here to see Portugal. The Man in December. All of the staff was really…read morefriendly and efficient. Sound quality is good, but we made the mistake of being in the front next to the speaker, which you should absolutely not do. Would recommend a concert here nonetheless

So it's one thing to have little to no good views available unless you camp out for a front row…read morespot. Or to have insufficient/not nearly enough restrooms. But what takes the cake .... After going to a show in the middle of winter, we were forced to wait outside for coat check after the show. Security had no sympathy or flexibility and we were more or less told "that's what happens when you go a show this time of night." I can only hope my favorite artists decide on better venues for their shows in the future.

Lush hilly terrain. The Arboretum is fenced in so deer can't bother the native plants. It turned…read moreinto a lovely day, so the birds are out. I can sit here for hours just watching the leaves sway. There are walking trails, plenty of benches, and a Stone house that has exhibits and information. Park is open all year round, but apparently the Stone house is only open on certain days. It is not open now.

Very quiet, so peaceful here. Another great place to do some bird watching. There are lots of…read moredifferent types of wildflowers and trees. Hilly walking trails. We love this place. Street parking is easy to find.