Vessel
Experience the Vessel at Hudson Yards, a stunning spiral staircase and observation structure unlike any other in New York. Climb to the top to admire sweeping city views and marvel at its bold honeycomb design. Whether you're snapping photos from the ground or scaling its heights, the Vessel offers an entirely fresh perspective on the city's ever-changing skyline.
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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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Enjoy unmatched all-around views of Manhattan’s top landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, from the tallest outdoor viewing deck in the Western Hemisphere.
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Upgrade to the Flex Pass for anytime access, opt for the Express Pass to skip all lines, or elevate your experience with a beverage add-on.
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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.
-
Behold an unparalleled perspective of the entire borough of Manhattan and its breathtaking skyline from 1,100 feet up in the air.
-
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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Enjoy unmatched all-around views of Manhattan’s top landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, from the tallest outdoor viewing deck in the Western Hemisphere.
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Upgrade to the Flex Pass for anytime access, opt for the Express Pass to skip all lines, or elevate your experience with a beverage add-on.
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The Vessel’s unique honeycomb design with 154 interwoven staircases and 80 platforms offers unparalleled views of Manhattan, the Hudson River, and Hudson Yards.
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Ideal for architecture enthusiasts and photographers, this interactive structure invites you to climb, explore, and capture stunning perspectives from every angle.
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Located in the vibrant Hudson Yards neighborhood, the Vessel is within walking distance of major attractions like The High Line, The Edge, and world-class shopping and dining.
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Choose timed or flexible entry tickets to suit your day's plans, to fully immerse yourself in this innovative urban landmark at your own pace.
More details
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The Vessel’s unique honeycomb design with 154 interwoven staircases and 80 platforms offers unparalleled views of Manhattan, the Hudson River, and Hudson Yards.
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Ideal for architecture enthusiasts and photographers, this interactive structure invites you to climb, explore, and capture stunning perspectives from every angle.
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Located in the vibrant Hudson Yards neighborhood, the Vessel is within walking distance of major attractions like The High Line, The Edge, and world-class shopping and dining.
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Choose timed or flexible entry tickets to suit your day's plans, to fully immerse yourself in this innovative urban landmark at your own pace.
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Avoid the hassle of booking separate tickets with this combo for Edge Observation Deck and Vessel, both located within Hudson Yards.
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The proximity of the buildings makes it easy to explore two of NYC’s most innovative architectural marvels in one trip.
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Edge Observation Deck is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, offering unmatched views of the Manhattan skyline and beyond.
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Vessel is a striking honeycomb-like structure with 154 interconnecting staircases, providing a one-of-a-kind experience in NYC and making for a great photo op.
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Upgrade options include flexible or priority entry at Edge and flexible entry slots for Vessel, allowing you to tailor your visit to your schedule.
More details
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Avoid the hassle of booking separate tickets with this combo for Edge Observation Deck and Vessel, both located within Hudson Yards.
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The proximity of the buildings makes it easy to explore two of NYC’s most innovative architectural marvels in one trip.
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Edge Observation Deck is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, offering unmatched views of the Manhattan skyline and beyond.
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Vessel is a striking honeycomb-like structure with 154 interconnecting staircases, providing a one-of-a-kind experience in NYC and making for a great photo op.
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Upgrade options include flexible or priority entry at Edge and flexible entry slots for Vessel, allowing you to tailor your visit to your schedule.
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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.
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Enjoy entry to both the indoor observatory on Level 100 and the outdoor sky deck, complete with angled glass panels, a transparent floor, Skyline Steps, and the Eastern Point lookout.
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Take in stunning 360-degree panoramas of Manhattan, featuring landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and the Hudson River.
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Capture unforgettable memories with Edge’s photo capture experience and take home a complimentary digital souvenir photo.
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Fun Fact: The Sky Pod elevators at Edge travel at 1,200 feet per minute, making them some of the fastest in the world.
More details
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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.
-
Enjoy entry to both the indoor observatory on Level 100 and the outdoor sky deck, complete with angled glass panels, a transparent floor, Skyline Steps, and the Eastern Point lookout.
-
Take in stunning 360-degree panoramas of Manhattan, featuring landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and the Hudson River.
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Capture unforgettable memories with Edge’s photo capture experience and take home a complimentary digital souvenir photo.
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Fun Fact: The Sky Pod elevators at Edge travel at 1,200 feet per minute, making them some of the fastest in the world.
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Experience two of New York City’s most contrasting attractions in one seamless combo, from peaceful gardens to breathtaking skyline views.
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Wander through the New York Botanical Garden’s 250 acres of themed landscapes, conservatories, and seasonal exhibits at your own pace.
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Take a narrated tram tour to learn more about the garden’s diverse plant collections and special features.
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Head to Edge at Hudson Yards and step onto the highest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere.
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Enjoy panoramic city views from Level 100, including the glass floor, angled glass walls, Skyline Steps, and Eastern Point.
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Save time and money with one booking and flexible scheduling, visit both attractions on the same day or on different days.
More details
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Experience two of New York City’s most contrasting attractions in one seamless combo, from peaceful gardens to breathtaking skyline views.
-
Wander through the New York Botanical Garden’s 250 acres of themed landscapes, conservatories, and seasonal exhibits at your own pace.
-
Take a narrated tram tour to learn more about the garden’s diverse plant collections and special features.
-
Head to Edge at Hudson Yards and step onto the highest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere.
-
Enjoy panoramic city views from Level 100, including the glass floor, angled glass walls, Skyline Steps, and Eastern Point.
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Save time and money with one booking and flexible scheduling, visit both attractions on the same day or on different days.
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Choose any time to visit with the Flex Pass. Enjoy your day your way, no rush, just the breathtaking New York skyline waiting for you.
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Get sky-high on Level 100. Experience the immersive multimedia journey about Hudson Yards before seeing the city from the highest outdoor sky deck in the West.
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Fearless? Step on the glass floor. Look down—if you dare! It's a thrill with the city bustling below your feet.
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With a free digital photo included, capture that "Wow, I'm really up here!" moment without worrying about the perfect selfie angle or lighting.
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Opt for the Express ticket to bypass all queues, or select the City Climb experience for an extra dose of excitement.
More details
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Choose any time to visit with the Flex Pass. Enjoy your day your way, no rush, just the breathtaking New York skyline waiting for you.
-
Get sky-high on Level 100. Experience the immersive multimedia journey about Hudson Yards before seeing the city from the highest outdoor sky deck in the West.
-
Fearless? Step on the glass floor. Look down—if you dare! It's a thrill with the city bustling below your feet.
-
With a free digital photo included, capture that "Wow, I'm really up here!" moment without worrying about the perfect selfie angle or lighting.
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Opt for the Express ticket to bypass all queues, or select the City Climb experience for an extra dose of excitement.
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Get two New York experiences in one ticket - visit the Museum of Broadway and the Edge Observation Deck with this super-saver combo ticket.
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Located just minutes from each other in the heart of Manhattan, you can visit both places in one day, or even choose different dates for your convenience.
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See the world of theater up close at the Museum of Broadway. See real costumes and sets from famous shows like Hamilton, The Lion King, and Phantom of the Opera.
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At Edge Observation Deck, look out over Manhattan from 1,100 feet up. The view covers the whole city and its skyline.
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Fun fact: From vintage playbills to scripts signed by Broadway legends, the museum is a treasure trove of theater history.
More details
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Get two New York experiences in one ticket - visit the Museum of Broadway and the Edge Observation Deck with this super-saver combo ticket.
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Located just minutes from each other in the heart of Manhattan, you can visit both places in one day, or even choose different dates for your convenience.
-
See the world of theater up close at the Museum of Broadway. See real costumes and sets from famous shows like Hamilton, The Lion King, and Phantom of the Opera.
-
At Edge Observation Deck, look out over Manhattan from 1,100 feet up. The view covers the whole city and its skyline.
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Fun fact: From vintage playbills to scripts signed by Broadway legends, the museum is a treasure trove of theater history.
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About Vessel
The Vessel is where art meets architecture. This modern masterpiece at Hudson Yards features 154 staircases and 80 landings, offering stunning views and endless photo ops. A must-see for design lovers and thrill-seekers alike!
The Vessel was inspired by ancient stepwells in India, blending traditional design elements with a futuristic twist.
Weighing an astonishing 600 tons, the Vessel was constructed in Italy and shipped to New York in 75 individual pieces. Its assembly in Hudson Yards took over two years to complete.
The Vessel was originally intended to be a placeholder name, with plans to rename it after construction. A public website was even launched to gather name suggestions from visitors, but the iconic structure remains officially unnamed to this day.
Why visit Vessel?
Plan your visit
Expect moderate waiting times of 30-45 minutes during busy periods. Arrive early or late in the day to minimize crowds. Sunset hours are popular but worth the wait for the breathtaking views of the Vessel’s copper panels in golden light.
Service animals are welcome at the Vessel and must always remain under the handler’s control.
While certain floors and the top level are accessible via an elevator, full access to all areas may be limited for visitors with mobility issues. Guests are encouraged to plan accordingly.
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