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Edge Express Pass: Skip-the-Line & Flexible Entry

Edge observation deck overlooking New York City skyline and Hudson River.
Couple enjoying city skyline view at Edge observation deck in New York City.
Visitors enjoying the view from an observation deck in New York City with the Empire State Building in the background.
Modern glass building with sky view from Edge observation deck.

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Save your time with these skip-the-line tickets to the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, and get awe-inspiring views of the NYC skyline.

    • Skip the long lines and head straight to the elevator for priority access, and enjoy an immersive multimedia experience about the history of Hudson Yards.

    • Take in stunning 360-degree panoramas of Manhattan, featuring landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and the Hudson River.

    • Capture unforgettable memories with Edge’s photo capture experience and take home a complimentary digital souvenir photo.

    • Fun Fact: The Sky Pod elevators at Edge travel at 1,200 feet per minute, making them some of the fastest in the world!

    • Entry to Edge Observatory Deck anytime within operating hours

    • Priority access to venue

    • Priority elevator access

    Access to:

    • Indoor observation deck on Level 100

    • Outdoor sky deck with angled walls

    • Glass Floor, Skyline Steps, and Eastern Point

    • Bonus digital souvenir

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 4.6
    209 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Eric Skunakis

    Eric

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Amazing views. The elevator ride with the video walls??? Epic!
    Theresa Drago

    Theresa

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    One of the attendants held my hand and walked me across the glass floor. Unfortunately, I don't remember her name but she was super sweet.
    Uzi Rosen

    Uzi

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Very useful & caring staff! At the entrance and at the exit! Thanks !
    Stuart Sandeman

    Stuart

    Jun 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    The Edge was incredible, unfortunately they have closed off all of the top of The Vessel which no one tells you before ticket purchase , id avoid the vessel.
    Andre Coleman

    Andre

    Jun 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    People staying in the same spot not allowing others to take pictures.
  • A sky-high adventure awaits you

    Step into an immersive journey at Edge, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, floating 1,100 feet above New York City. With skip-the-line entry and priority access to the elevators, you can be sure of an amazing time! Step into the sky pods, considered to be among the fastest elevators in the world, and zoom up to reach the observation deck.

    Transcending the New York skyline

    Your express tickets include entry to level 100, the Glass Floor, Angled Glass Walls, the Skyline Seats, and the Eastern Point. Step onto the glass floor for an adrenaline rush and look more than 100 stories down at Manhattan's cityscape. Enjoy the mesmerizing views of famous landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, and the tip of Central Park. Don't forget to take your free digital photo home after getting clicked at the photo capture experience.

  • Edge NYC

    Monday08:00am - 10:00pm
    Tuesday08:00am - 10:00pm
    Wednesday08:00am - 10:00pm
    Thursday08:00am - 10:00pm
    Friday08:00am - 10:00pm
    Saturday08:00am - 10:00pm
    Sunday08:00am - 10:00pm

    Vessel

    Monday11:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Tuesday11:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Wednesday11:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Thursday11:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Friday11:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Saturday11:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Sunday11:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
  • What's not allowed

    • There is no outside food and drink permitted at Edge, however, water in clear plastic bottles is allowed.

    • Large bags and luggage are not permitted and there are no lockers or storage capabilities for personal items.

    Accessibility

    • The venue is wheelchair and stroller accessible with elevators and ramps.

    • Service animals are allowed in the venue.

    • Pets are not allowed in the venue.

    Additional information

    • Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

    • If bad weather or visibility affects the day of the visit, the Sky Assurance Weather Guarantee provides 3 options: visit Edge on the same day and enjoy 20% off at the Edge bar, rebook the tickets, or exchange the tickets to visit another indoor NYC attraction and get 50% off on the next visit to Edge.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    Ticket redemption point

    • Show your ticket at Edge.

    • Address: 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, United States.

    • Landmark: On Level 4 of The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards.

    Get directions to the redemption point

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