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

Edge observation deck exterior with city skyline view in New York City.
Tourist exploring Edge observation deck in New York
Couple at the eastern point of the Edge obervation deck
Tourist exploring Edge observation deck in New York

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.

Highlights

  • 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!

Inclusions

  • 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

cancellation policy

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

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Guests from Germany, United Kingdom, Mexico and over 34 countries have loved this experience
Leslie Skyba

Leslie

5/5

Jan, 2025

We did skip the line and it was perfect! Then the sunset was absolutely beautiful!!! It is our third time going to the Edge!
Cathy Mayer

Cathy

5/5

Jan, 2025

Very good signage to find location once inside building; Once I found a worker inside who actually could help me Having the express option was worth every penny! The lady who did help was very kind and got us through so quick!!
Tiffany Wilkinson

Tiffany

5/5

Dec, 2024

Loved the "skip the line" entry/exit tickets! Plenty of indoor/outdoor views to see/photograph! We all 4 enjoyed our time we spent at Edge!
vicki rado

Vicki

5/5

Oct, 2024

we were not there for sunset but that would be awesone. We had to settle for just the observatioin deck which was great.
Julie Lye

Julie

5/5

Oct, 2024

Great experience. We bought Skip the Queue, Any Time tickets and it was so worth the money. We picked early afternoon to visit and it was relaxed, not crowded, no rush and the views were awesome. Would recommend this to all visitors to New York.

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

Monday09:00 AM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:10 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:10 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:10 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:10 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:10 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:10 PM
Sunday09:00 AM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:10 PM

Vessel

Monday10:00 AM - 09:00 PMlast entry 08:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 09:00 PMlast entry 08:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 09:00 PMlast entry 08:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 09:00 PMlast entry 08:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 09:00 PMlast entry 08:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 09:00 PMlast entry 08:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 09:00 PMlast entry 08:00 PM

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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