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Immerse yourself in New York's most thrilling views from SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, located at the top of the iconic One Vanderbilt.
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Experience art like never before through Air by Kenzo Digital, where reflections of the Manhattan skyline engage your senses in a transformative way.
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Step out into Levitation, two transparent skyboxes suspended 1,100 feet above the streets, creating a thrilling interaction with the cityscape.
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Dive into Yayoi Kusama’s Cloud, a visual immersion that shifts your perception and transcends the ordinary.
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Indulge in a food and cocktail experience at Après cafe and eatery while enjoying the spectacular views of the city below.
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If you're short on time, choose the skip-the-line ticket for faster entry. For a more memorable visit, consider the night experience. You can also enhance your trip by combining your observation deck visit with a guided tour of other top Midtown Manhattan attractions or the Secrets of Grand Central Station tour.
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Immerse yourself in New York's most thrilling views from SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, located at the top of the iconic One Vanderbilt.
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Experience art like never before through Air by Kenzo Digital, where reflections of the Manhattan skyline engage your senses in a transformative way.
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Step out into Levitation, two transparent skyboxes suspended 1,100 feet above the streets, creating a thrilling interaction with the cityscape.
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Dive into Yayoi Kusama’s Cloud, a visual immersion that shifts your perception and transcends the ordinary.
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Indulge in a food and cocktail experience at Après cafe and eatery while enjoying the spectacular views of the city below.
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If you're short on time, choose the skip-the-line ticket for faster entry. For a more memorable visit, consider the night experience. You can also enhance your trip by combining your observation deck visit with a guided tour of other top Midtown Manhattan attractions or the Secrets of Grand Central Station tour.
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Witness New York City come alive after dark with timed entry and immersive art atop a 1,000-ft-high observation deck.
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Dazzling 360° nighttime views stretch across NYC, from the Art Deco Chrysler Building to glittering bridges and the iconic skyline in every direction.
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Explore Unity, where your face scan becomes part of a digital cloudscape, and stroll the open-air Terrace for stargazing 1,100 feet above ground.
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At Après café, sip themed one of their signature cocktails that are available for purchase, while surrounded by ambient city sounds and lights, completing a multisensory celebration of NYC at night.
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Witness New York City come alive after dark with timed entry and immersive art atop a 1,000-ft-high observation deck.
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Dazzling 360° nighttime views stretch across NYC, from the Art Deco Chrysler Building to glittering bridges and the iconic skyline in every direction.
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Explore Unity, where your face scan becomes part of a digital cloudscape, and stroll the open-air Terrace for stargazing 1,100 feet above ground.
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At Après café, sip themed one of their signature cocktails that are available for purchase, while surrounded by ambient city sounds and lights, completing a multisensory celebration of NYC at night.
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Start your experience with a spectacular multimedia journey through Hudson Yards’ history before soaring up to Edge NYC in a sky pod elevator.
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Behold an unparalleled perspective of the entire borough of Manhattan and its breathtaking skyline from 1,100 feet up in the air.
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Feel your pulse race as you explore the cutting-edge design with its angled glass wall, glass floor, and picturesque skyline steps.
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Upgrade to the Flex Pass for anytime access or the Express Pass, which allows you to skip the line and enter anytime.
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Fun Fact: The elevator ride to Edge takes only 52 seconds!
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Start your experience with a spectacular multimedia journey through Hudson Yards’ history before soaring up to Edge NYC in a sky pod elevator.
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Behold an unparalleled perspective of the entire borough of Manhattan and its breathtaking skyline from 1,100 feet up in the air.
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Feel your pulse race as you explore the cutting-edge design with its angled glass wall, glass floor, and picturesque skyline steps.
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Upgrade to the Flex Pass for anytime access or the Express Pass, which allows you to skip the line and enter anytime.
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Fun Fact: The elevator ride to Edge takes only 52 seconds!
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One ticket grants access to both SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and Edge, offering great value and easy access to two iconic NYC viewpoints in one trip.
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Explore SUMMIT’s three immersive floors, including Ascent, and Air, featuring dazzling mirror installations and dramatic glass ledges.
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Visit Edge’s outdoor sky deck, with thrilling glass floors and angled walls, perfect for adrenaline seekers and city lovers alike.
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Timed entry lets you skip long lines and plan your visit smoothly, making the most of your day in NYC.
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Catch amazing Hudson River views at Edge and soak in the beautiful East River sights from SUMMIT. And the best part? They’re only an 8-minute drive apart.
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One ticket grants access to both SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and Edge, offering great value and easy access to two iconic NYC viewpoints in one trip.
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Explore SUMMIT’s three immersive floors, including Ascent, and Air, featuring dazzling mirror installations and dramatic glass ledges.
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Visit Edge’s outdoor sky deck, with thrilling glass floors and angled walls, perfect for adrenaline seekers and city lovers alike.
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Timed entry lets you skip long lines and plan your visit smoothly, making the most of your day in NYC.
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Catch amazing Hudson River views at Edge and soak in the beautiful East River sights from SUMMIT. And the best part? They’re only an 8-minute drive apart.
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Explore SUMMIT One Vanderbilt’s three immersive levels—Air, Levitation, and Clouds—featuring mirrored installations and interactive art that transform NYC views.
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Step onto transparent glass skyboxes suspended over 1,100 feet above the city for thrilling panoramic views of Manhattan, the skyline, and beyond.
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Enjoy a signature cocktail or mocktail at Après cafe while soaking in breathtaking city vistas, combining culinary delight with an unforgettable visual experience.
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Explore SUMMIT One Vanderbilt’s three immersive levels—Air, Levitation, and Clouds—featuring mirrored installations and interactive art that transform NYC views.
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Step onto transparent glass skyboxes suspended over 1,100 feet above the city for thrilling panoramic views of Manhattan, the skyline, and beyond.
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Enjoy a signature cocktail or mocktail at Après cafe while soaking in breathtaking city vistas, combining culinary delight with an unforgettable visual experience.
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Skip the lines and head straight into the magic of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt with fast-track entry to all the major highlights.
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Your 90-min guided tour is led by a Guest Experience Tour Lead who will share stories and insights as you explore all three floors.
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Step out onto the open-air terrace for unbeatable skyline views, take in the art and architecture without the wait, and walk away with a digital photo package to remember it all.
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Choosing skip-the-line tickets with a guide means you spend less time waiting and more time actually experiencing SUMMIT, with insider details that make every moment more meaningful.
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Fun fact: The mirrored installation Air by Kenzo Digital spans over 30,000 square feet—that’s bigger than half a football field!
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Skip the lines and head straight into the magic of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt with fast-track entry to all the major highlights.
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Your 90-min guided tour is led by a Guest Experience Tour Lead who will share stories and insights as you explore all three floors.
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Step out onto the open-air terrace for unbeatable skyline views, take in the art and architecture without the wait, and walk away with a digital photo package to remember it all.
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Choosing skip-the-line tickets with a guide means you spend less time waiting and more time actually experiencing SUMMIT, with insider details that make every moment more meaningful.
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Fun fact: The mirrored installation Air by Kenzo Digital spans over 30,000 square feet—that’s bigger than half a football field!
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You can take a guided tour of Grand Central Terminal and then get admission to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt with one seamless ticket.
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At Grand Central, an expert English-speaking guide will take you through the famous train station, showing you its celestial ceiling and hidden gems and sharing fascinating stories you've never heard before.
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After your tour, step onto SUMMIT One Vanderbilt’s glass-floor observation decks for panoramic 360° views of Manhattan and beyond.
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The group size will be capped at 12 guests to ensure a more personal and interactive guided tour.
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You will also see Midtown icons along the way, like Bryant Park and the bright lights of Times Square.
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You can take a guided tour of Grand Central Terminal and then get admission to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt with one seamless ticket.
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At Grand Central, an expert English-speaking guide will take you through the famous train station, showing you its celestial ceiling and hidden gems and sharing fascinating stories you've never heard before.
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After your tour, step onto SUMMIT One Vanderbilt’s glass-floor observation decks for panoramic 360° views of Manhattan and beyond.
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The group size will be capped at 12 guests to ensure a more personal and interactive guided tour.
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You will also see Midtown icons along the way, like Bryant Park and the bright lights of Times Square.
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With this thoughtfully paired combo, take your NYC experience beyond the ordinary and into the artistic. MoMA immerses you in iconic modern and contemporary art, while SUMMIT elevates your senses with sky-high, interactive art installations.
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Stroll through MoMA’s six expansive floors featuring legendary works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and more, alongside ever-evolving exhibitions that challenge and inspire.
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Then, ascend to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt for a multi-sensory adventure across three immersive levels. Explore Air’s mirrored illusions, step into Levitation’s glass boxes, and unwind at the open-air terrace or Après café.
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Both destinations transform how you engage with art. MoMA draws you into stories on canvas, while SUMMIT surrounds you with reflective environments that blur the line between structure and sky.
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Together, they offer the perfect balance of culture and thrill, ideal for those who want to experience New York’s creative energy from both the gallery wall and the clouds.
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With this thoughtfully paired combo, take your NYC experience beyond the ordinary and into the artistic. MoMA immerses you in iconic modern and contemporary art, while SUMMIT elevates your senses with sky-high, interactive art installations.
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Stroll through MoMA’s six expansive floors featuring legendary works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and more, alongside ever-evolving exhibitions that challenge and inspire.
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Then, ascend to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt for a multi-sensory adventure across three immersive levels. Explore Air’s mirrored illusions, step into Levitation’s glass boxes, and unwind at the open-air terrace or Après café.
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Both destinations transform how you engage with art. MoMA draws you into stories on canvas, while SUMMIT surrounds you with reflective environments that blur the line between structure and sky.
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Together, they offer the perfect balance of culture and thrill, ideal for those who want to experience New York’s creative energy from both the gallery wall and the clouds.
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Take your pick of NYC’s top views from Summit One Vanderbilt, One World Observatory, Top of the Rock, Edge, or the Empire State Building.
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With this ticket, you get access to one of five iconic observation decks. Whether you’re after sky-high thrills, immersive art, or postcard-perfect skyline views, there’s something here for every kind of New York explorer.
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It’s flexible, easy, and curated just for you. Choose the deck that fits your vibe, your schedule, or your skyline goals.
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Go futuristic at Summit One Vanderbilt with mirrored art and glass ledges, enjoy classic Midtown views from Top of the Rock, feel the adrenaline on Edge’s outdoor sky deck, soak in historic charm at the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observatory, or take in sweeping views of Lower Manhattan and beyond from One World Observatory’s towering perch.
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Take your pick of NYC’s top views from Summit One Vanderbilt, One World Observatory, Top of the Rock, Edge, or the Empire State Building.
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With this ticket, you get access to one of five iconic observation decks. Whether you’re after sky-high thrills, immersive art, or postcard-perfect skyline views, there’s something here for every kind of New York explorer.
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It’s flexible, easy, and curated just for you. Choose the deck that fits your vibe, your schedule, or your skyline goals.
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Go futuristic at Summit One Vanderbilt with mirrored art and glass ledges, enjoy classic Midtown views from Top of the Rock, feel the adrenaline on Edge’s outdoor sky deck, soak in historic charm at the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observatory, or take in sweeping views of Lower Manhattan and beyond from One World Observatory’s towering perch.
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About SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Located in the heart of New York City, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is a must-visit attraction for both locals and tourists. This iconic skyscraper offers stunning panoramic views of the city skyline, along with a rich historical and cultural experience. As the tallest office building in Midtown Manhattan, it stands as a symbol of New York's constant evolution and progress.
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Transit Hall in One Vanderbilt
Located at the corner of Vanderbilt Avenue and 43rd St.

Street-level entrance
The street-level entrance is at 45 East 42nd Street.

Main Concourse Level
Enter via the Main Concourse Level of Grand Central Terminal.
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