One World Observatory
The One World Observatory is located atop the One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the US. Head to Level 100, 101 & 102 for an arresting panoramic view of New York City. Book One World Observatory tickets and enjoy night visits, get date night packages or choose combo experiences.-
Save time by avoiding the ticketing lines with these convenient skip-the-box-office tickets to the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
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Have an adrenaline-rushing experience as you fly up 102 floors in only 47 seconds in the SkyPod elevators, and admire the sublime views of NYC.
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Feel the essence and energy of NYC through the See Forever® Theater which presents an audiovisual show featuring imagery and sounds of the city.
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Upgrade your tickets to include flexible entry and fast-track access to security and elevators, thereby ensuring a fun and comfortable tour.
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Did you know? The building stands at 1,776 feet, indicating the year Thirteen Colonies signed the Declaration of Independence.
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Save time by avoiding the ticketing lines with these convenient skip-the-box-office tickets to the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
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Have an adrenaline-rushing experience as you fly up 102 floors in only 47 seconds in the SkyPod elevators, and admire the sublime views of NYC.
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Feel the essence and energy of NYC through the See Forever® Theater which presents an audiovisual show featuring imagery and sounds of the city.
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Upgrade your tickets to include flexible entry and fast-track access to security and elevators, thereby ensuring a fun and comfortable tour.
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Did you know? The building stands at 1,776 feet, indicating the year Thirteen Colonies signed the Declaration of Independence.
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Marvel at the remarkable beauty of New York City, including landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Bridge from the One World Observatory.
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Skip the ticketing lines and explore the multiple attractions at the observatory like the Horizon Grid, and the See Forever® Theater.
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Pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
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Experience the journey of hope and resilience at the Survivor Tree, a Callery Pear tree that survived the heinous attacks and was nurtured back to health.
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Did you know? On 9/11, an estimated 500,000 people were evacuated by boat in what became the largest maritime evacuation in history, known as the Boatlift.
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Marvel at the remarkable beauty of New York City, including landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Bridge from the One World Observatory.
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Skip the ticketing lines and explore the multiple attractions at the observatory like the Horizon Grid, and the See Forever® Theater.
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Pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
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Experience the journey of hope and resilience at the Survivor Tree, a Callery Pear tree that survived the heinous attacks and was nurtured back to health.
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Did you know? On 9/11, an estimated 500,000 people were evacuated by boat in what became the largest maritime evacuation in history, known as the Boatlift.
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Have a packed schedule? These super convenient flexible entry tickets to the One World Observatory allow you to enter at any time during the day.
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Get your adrenaline flowing as you go up the SkyPod elevator in only 47 seconds, without waiting in any lines, and be treated by the magnificent views.
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Be in high spirits as you immerse yourself in the breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, and check out iconic spots like the Hudson River from the sky.
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Get ready for an interactive adventure as the One World Explorer guide takes you on a virtual helicopter ride to 40 attractions in NYC.
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Spread the love by buying some gifts for your friends and family with the $15 complimentary voucher, or enjoy some delish snacks and drinks.
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Fun fact: On clear days, you can even see the hills that extend out into Jersey!
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Have a packed schedule? These super convenient flexible entry tickets to the One World Observatory allow you to enter at any time during the day.
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Get your adrenaline flowing as you go up the SkyPod elevator in only 47 seconds, without waiting in any lines, and be treated by the magnificent views.
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Be in high spirits as you immerse yourself in the breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, and check out iconic spots like the Hudson River from the sky.
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Get ready for an interactive adventure as the One World Explorer guide takes you on a virtual helicopter ride to 40 attractions in NYC.
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Spread the love by buying some gifts for your friends and family with the $15 complimentary voucher, or enjoy some delish snacks and drinks.
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Fun fact: On clear days, you can even see the hills that extend out into Jersey!
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Go straight to the top of the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere with fast-track and priority access to the ticketing and elevator lines.
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Skip ticketing lines and immerse yourself in magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline as you gaze 45 miles out to see legendary landmarks like Lady Liberty.
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Can't figure out where's New York Harbor or Hudson River? The interactive, virtual reality guide will label 40 popular sites on the iPad screen.
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Care for a bite? Use your complimentary $5 voucher to enjoy a meal or a drink at the observatory restaurant, or buy some gifts for your loved ones.
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Upgrade your tickets to enjoy flexible entry, allowing you to enter the One World Observatory at any time that you please.
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Fun fact: The building is often called the Freedom Tower as it's 1,776 feet tall and 1776 was the year the United States achieved independence from Great Britian.
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Go straight to the top of the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere with fast-track and priority access to the ticketing and elevator lines.
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Skip ticketing lines and immerse yourself in magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline as you gaze 45 miles out to see legendary landmarks like Lady Liberty.
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Can't figure out where's New York Harbor or Hudson River? The interactive, virtual reality guide will label 40 popular sites on the iPad screen.
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Care for a bite? Use your complimentary $5 voucher to enjoy a meal or a drink at the observatory restaurant, or buy some gifts for your loved ones.
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Upgrade your tickets to enjoy flexible entry, allowing you to enter the One World Observatory at any time that you please.
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Fun fact: The building is often called the Freedom Tower as it's 1,776 feet tall and 1776 was the year the United States achieved independence from Great Britian.
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Say goodbye to waiting at the ticket lines with skip-the-box-office access to the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, the One World Observatory.
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Gaze 1,250 ft. down at the sprawling city of New York, and immerse yourself in unbeatable views of Manhattan, New York Harbor, and the Hudson River.
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We know Lady Liberty is on your bucket list! Convenient ferry transfers will take you to this iconic attraction, as well as Ellis Island.
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Explore the symbol of American Independence, the Statue of Liberty at your own pace with an audio guide, and also visit the Statue of Liberty Museum.
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Fun fact: Lady Liberty's face is modeled on the artist's mother.
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Say goodbye to waiting at the ticket lines with skip-the-box-office access to the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, the One World Observatory.
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Gaze 1,250 ft. down at the sprawling city of New York, and immerse yourself in unbeatable views of Manhattan, New York Harbor, and the Hudson River.
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We know Lady Liberty is on your bucket list! Convenient ferry transfers will take you to this iconic attraction, as well as Ellis Island.
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Explore the symbol of American Independence, the Statue of Liberty at your own pace with an audio guide, and also visit the Statue of Liberty Museum.
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Fun fact: Lady Liberty's face is modeled on the artist's mother.
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Go premium with this 1 hour VIP tour of New York City's highest vantage point at the One World Observatory to learn about the city in-depth.
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Enjoy priority entry through security, entry, and exit elevators, and visit the See Forever® Theater, a heart-pumping audiovisual experience showing the skyline!
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See 360-degree views of Manhattan, New Jersey, its bridges, and iconic landmarks like the Bronx, Statue of Liberty, and others.
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Savor a meal, sip on a drink, or pick up a souvenir with the $15 coupon for culinary delights or a keepsake.
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Fun fact: The "City Pulse" feature in the Observatory provides guests with information about the city from actual New Yorkers.
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Go premium with this 1 hour VIP tour of New York City's highest vantage point at the One World Observatory to learn about the city in-depth.
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Enjoy priority entry through security, entry, and exit elevators, and visit the See Forever® Theater, a heart-pumping audiovisual experience showing the skyline!
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See 360-degree views of Manhattan, New Jersey, its bridges, and iconic landmarks like the Bronx, Statue of Liberty, and others.
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Savor a meal, sip on a drink, or pick up a souvenir with the $15 coupon for culinary delights or a keepsake.
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Fun fact: The "City Pulse" feature in the Observatory provides guests with information about the city from actual New Yorkers.
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Soar to the 102nd floor of One World Observatory for 360-degree views, with the Horizon Grid highlighting landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Empire State.
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Ride the SkyPod elevators with dynamic visuals of NYC's evolution and see the city's skyline come alive in the See Forever® Theater.
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At Edge step onto the glass floor for a thrilling view directly beneath you, and experience the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere.
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Lean against angled glass walls to take in breathtaking, unobstructed views of NYC, from the Hudson River to Central Park.
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Fun fact: One World Observatory sits atop the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, One World Trade Center!
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Soar to the 102nd floor of One World Observatory for 360-degree views, with the Horizon Grid highlighting landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Empire State.
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Ride the SkyPod elevators with dynamic visuals of NYC's evolution and see the city's skyline come alive in the See Forever® Theater.
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At Edge step onto the glass floor for a thrilling view directly beneath you, and experience the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere.
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Lean against angled glass walls to take in breathtaking, unobstructed views of NYC, from the Hudson River to Central Park.
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Fun fact: One World Observatory sits atop the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, One World Trade Center!
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Save 10% with this combo ticket compared to booking individual tickets, offering great value for an enriching city experience.
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Flexible booking lets you visit both attractions on the same day or on different days, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
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Ride the high-speed SkyPod elevator to the One World Observatory’s 102nd floor and explore interactive exhibits, including the See Forever Theater and Sky Portal.
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Discover masterpieces like Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon at MoMA, alongside thought-provoking modern installations.
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Save 10% with this combo ticket compared to booking individual tickets, offering great value for an enriching city experience.
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Flexible booking lets you visit both attractions on the same day or on different days, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
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Ride the high-speed SkyPod elevator to the One World Observatory’s 102nd floor and explore interactive exhibits, including the See Forever Theater and Sky Portal.
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Discover masterpieces like Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon at MoMA, alongside thought-provoking modern installations.
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Spend more time enjoying the beauty of NYC with these skip-the-box-office tickets that let you escape the ticketing lines to the One World Observatory.
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Have a thrilling experience as you dash up more than 100 floors in only 47 seconds with the SkyPod elevators, among the fastest in the world.
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Want to save time but still cover multiple attractions in New York? This convenient 15-min helicopter tour of NYC does just that!
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Glide over the Manhattan skyline and all its iconic spots, like the Chrysler Building and Ellis Island while your pilot provides insightful commentary.
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Fun fact: The One World Observatory elevators can travel a fascinating 23 miles per hour!
More details
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Spend more time enjoying the beauty of NYC with these skip-the-box-office tickets that let you escape the ticketing lines to the One World Observatory.
-
Have a thrilling experience as you dash up more than 100 floors in only 47 seconds with the SkyPod elevators, among the fastest in the world.
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Want to save time but still cover multiple attractions in New York? This convenient 15-min helicopter tour of NYC does just that!
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Glide over the Manhattan skyline and all its iconic spots, like the Chrysler Building and Ellis Island while your pilot provides insightful commentary.
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Fun fact: The One World Observatory elevators can travel a fascinating 23 miles per hour!
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Pro tips to help you make a pick
Book your One World Observatory tickets in advance online to ensure a seamless experience. Make sure to do this especially during peak seasons when on-site ticket counter lines can take about an hour’s worth of waiting.
Children between 6 to 12 years and seniors above 65 years will get discounted tickets. Those under the age of 17 years need adult supervision to enter the observation deck.
All observatory tickets except the All-Inclusive tickets are timed so ensure you reach the attraction during your chosen time slot. In the event you’re late, you will be allowed to enter based on capacity.
The attraction is a cashless operation. You can make use of the onsite reverse ATMs in case you need to make cash conversions.
Pets are not allowed inside the building, however, service animals with qualified handlers are.
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About One World Observatory
Enjoy unobstructed views of the New York skyline from the state-of-the-art One World Observatory. Atop the tallest building in the western hemisphere, the One World Trade Center, it is the best way to see everything in New York all at once.
Tallest observation deck in the western hemisphere: At a height of 1,268 feet, the One World Observatory stands tall over New York city located on the top three floors of One World Trade Center from the 100th floor through the 102nd floor.
Symbol of strength: One World Trade Center stands at the site of the World Trade Center that was destroyed in the September 11 attacks of 2001. The One World Observatory serves as a tribute to the resilience of New York and its people in light of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Race to the top: One World Trade Center’s elevators can travel as fast as 23 miles per hour. The SkyPo elevator can go from the ground floor to the 102nd floor in just 60 seconds!
Towering over New York: One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the U.S. and the Western Hemisphere. It is the sixth tallest in the world.
Symbolic height: Standing at 1,776 feet, the specific height of One World Trade Center is an ode to the year in which the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Why visit One World Observatory?
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Plan your visit
Main Entrance
The entrance to the One World Observatory is located on the West Plaza located alongside West Street at the Northwest corner of the World Trade Center site and is bordered by Vesey Street to the North.
Restrooms are available for use throughout One World Observatory. They are located on all three levels, as well as in the exit lobby on the first floor upon departing the elevators.
You can visit the GALLERY at ONE WORLD, located on level 100, to view a varied collection of gift items for all ages.
One World Observatory is fully accessible to people with disabilities. The retail shop, restaurant, café, bathrooms, and venue are accessible to guests who use wheelchairs or need special services. There is a special pick-up and drop-off point along West Street, north of Vesey Street for people with reduced mobility.
You can ask for any kind of assistance, including wheelchairs and hearing aids in advance.