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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.

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One World Observatory
Exterior view of the One World Observatory
Welcome Wall at One World Observatory in NYC with digital display and visitors interacting.
Welcome Grid at One World Observatory entrance with New York City skyline in background.
Guests exploring See Forever® Theater at One World Observatory
Tourists on 100th-floor deck at One World Observatory viewing New York City skyline.
Guests exploring SkyPod elevators inside One World obervatory
One World Observatory with panoramic views of New York City skyline.
Tourists interacting with City Pulse display at One World Observatory, New York City.
One World Observatory view of New York City skyline with City Pulse interactive exhibit.
101st floor dining experience at One World Observatory - Restaurant NYC
New York City cityscape at night
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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.

  • 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.

  • Feel the essence and energy of NYC through the See Forever® Theater which presents an audiovisual show featuring imagery and sounds of the city.

  • Upgrade your tickets to include flexible entry and fast-track access to security and elevators, thereby ensuring a fun and comfortable tour.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Feel the essence and energy of NYC through the See Forever® Theater which presents an audiovisual show featuring imagery and sounds of the city.

  • Upgrade your tickets to include flexible entry and fast-track access to security and elevators, thereby ensuring a fun and comfortable tour.

  • Did you know? The building stands at 1,776 feet, indicating the year Thirteen Colonies signed the Declaration of Independence.

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$69.69
Inside One World Observatory
Inside One World Observatory
One World Observatory exterior with New York skyline in the background.
Guests viewing New York skyline from One World Observatory
Guests exploring SkyPod elevators inside One World obervatory
Welcome Grid at One World Observatory entrance with New York City skyline in background.
101st floor dining experience at One World Observatory - Restaurant NYC
New York City cityscape at night
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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.

  • Get priority entry to the elevator and security lines as you race to the observatory for NYC’s famous skyline views.

  • Get your adrenaline flowing as you go up the SkyPod elevator in only 47 seconds

  • Visit immersive exhibits, the See Forever® Theater, and the Horizon Grid, to learn more about the history and evolution of New York City.

  • Spread the love by buying gifts for your friends and family with the $15 complimentary voucher, or enjoy some delish snacks and drinks.

  • 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.

  • Get priority entry to the elevator and security lines as you race to the observatory for NYC’s famous skyline views.

  • Get your adrenaline flowing as you go up the SkyPod elevator in only 47 seconds

  • Visit immersive exhibits, the See Forever® Theater, and the Horizon Grid, to learn more about the history and evolution of New York City.

  • Spread the love by buying gifts for your friends and family with the $15 complimentary voucher, or enjoy some delish snacks and drinks.

  • Fun fact: On clear days, you can even see the hills that extend out into Jersey!

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$69.69
Couple enjoying New York skyline view from One World Observatory with deluxe skip-all-lines ticket.
New York City cityscape New York City panorama
One World Observatory elevator interior with digital skyline display, New York City.
Guests exploring See Forever® Theater at One World Observatory
Guests using digital guide during One World Observatory tour
Tourists enjoying the panoramic city view from One World Observatory with Deluxe Skip-All-Lines Ticket in New York
Tourists enjoying the panoramic city view from One World Observatory with Deluxe Skip-All-Lines Ticket in New York
Tourists viewing New York City skyline from One World Observatory with skip-the-line tickets.
One World Observatory view of New York City skyline with City Pulse interactive exhibit.
101st floor dining experience at One World Observatory - Restaurant NYC
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  • You don't have to wait in line to book your ticket to visit One World Observatory with this ticket.

  • Get priority access to the elevator, through security lines, and go straight to the top of the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

  • Get timed entry to One World Observatory with your ticket.

  • Can't figure out where's New York Harbor or Hudson River? The One World Explorer digital guide will label 40 popular sites on the iPad screen.

  • 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.

  • Upgrade your tickets to enjoy flexible entry, allowing you to enter the One World Observatory at any time that you please.

  • 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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  • You don't have to wait in line to book your ticket to visit One World Observatory with this ticket.

  • Get priority access to the elevator, through security lines, and go straight to the top of the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

  • Get timed entry to One World Observatory with your ticket.

  • Can't figure out where's New York Harbor or Hudson River? The One World Explorer digital guide will label 40 popular sites on the iPad screen.

  • 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.

  • Upgrade your tickets to enjoy flexible entry, allowing you to enter the One World Observatory at any time that you please.

  • 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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$69.69
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  • Enjoy access to 2 to 10 NYC attractions with this pass valid for 30 days, letting you visit multiple sites without stretching your budget.

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  • Enjoy access to 2 to 10 NYC attractions with this pass valid for 30 days, letting you visit multiple sites without stretching your budget.

  • With a 3-attraction pass priced at $109 you save up to 40%, compared to spending $180 on Edge Deck, Empire State and a bus tour – giving you $72 worth of savings!

  • Your pass covers the Yankees tickets, fun activities like a cruise around the Statue of Liberty, American Natural History Museum, and more sights.

  • Say goodbye to ticket lines! Just scan with the Go City app on your mobile for seamless, hassle-free entry into all your favorite NYC attractions.

  • Plan your perfect NYC adventure by picking from a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-attraction pass, saving time and money effortlessly.

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People walking with rainbow flags during the Go City New York Explorer Pass Pride Walking Tour.
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Intrepid Museum aircraft carrier deck with planes, Go City New York Explorer Pass.
Whitney Museum exterior in New York City, part of Go City New York Explorer Pass.
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  • Explore over 90 NYC attractions with the Go City All-Inclusive Pass, picking any day range and hopping between multiple landmarks to make the best of your trip!
  • Save almost 45% with the 3-day pass priced at $259 instead of spending $473 for 9 tickets to top spots like the the Edge Deck and Empire State Building.
  • With this pass, explore both museums and activities like Times Square walking tours, and hop-on hop-off buses for a complete NYC experience.
  • Forget individual tickets and easily scan your Go City All-Inclusive Pass on your phone to dive right into New York’s attractions without any waiting.
  • Choose a pass that ranges from 1 to 10 days, enjoy 1 year validity from the date of purchase and explore New York’s iconic attractions for as long as your feet can handle!

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  • Explore over 90 NYC attractions with the Go City All-Inclusive Pass, picking any day range and hopping between multiple landmarks to make the best of your trip!
  • Save almost 45% with the 3-day pass priced at $259 instead of spending $473 for 9 tickets to top spots like the the Edge Deck and Empire State Building.
  • With this pass, explore both museums and activities like Times Square walking tours, and hop-on hop-off buses for a complete NYC experience.
  • Forget individual tickets and easily scan your Go City All-Inclusive Pass on your phone to dive right into New York’s attractions without any waiting.
  • Choose a pass that ranges from 1 to 10 days, enjoy 1 year validity from the date of purchase and explore New York’s iconic attractions for as long as your feet can handle!
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  • Your ticket to the Edge includes the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, offering stunning city views.

  • At Edge’s Level 100, enjoy a unique view through its glass floor and see New York from new angles with its angled glass walls.

  • Explore 3 levels at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, with mind-bending art installations including the Air by Kenzo Digital.

  • Feel the thrill at SUMMIT's Levitation, where transparent sky boxes make you feel like you’re floating above the city.

  • Fun Fact: Kenzo Digital's installation at SUMMIT uses mirrors to create the illusion of an endless space, spanning over 30,000 square feet.

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  • Your ticket to the Edge includes the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, offering stunning city views.

  • At Edge’s Level 100, enjoy a unique view through its glass floor and see New York from new angles with its angled glass walls.

  • Explore 3 levels at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, with mind-bending art installations including the Air by Kenzo Digital.

  • Feel the thrill at SUMMIT's Levitation, where transparent sky boxes make you feel like you’re floating above the city.

  • Fun Fact: Kenzo Digital's installation at SUMMIT uses mirrors to create the illusion of an endless space, spanning over 30,000 square feet.

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  • Both attractions are just 4 miles apart, making it easy to explore them in one day with a quick subway or taxi ride.

  • Reflect on the events of 9/11 at the Memorial pools and discover moving stories through interactive museum exhibits.

  • Soar above Manhattan at Edge, with stunning views, a glass floor, and a unique vantage point of the city’s iconic skyline.

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  • Both attractions are just 4 miles apart, making it easy to explore them in one day with a quick subway or taxi ride.

  • Reflect on the events of 9/11 at the Memorial pools and discover moving stories through interactive museum exhibits.

  • Soar above Manhattan at Edge, with stunning views, a glass floor, and a unique vantage point of the city’s iconic skyline.

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  • Save money and explore NYC’s top attractions with this combo, offering easy commutes and access to a premier observation deck.

  • Step onto the glass floor for a thrilling view below, and lean into angled glass walls for a unique, gravity-defying perspective of the city skyline.

  • This hop-on hop-off tour visits iconic neighborhoods like Koreatown, SoHo, and Battery Park, with easy access to landmarks like Empire State Building, World Trade Center, and Statue of Liberty.

  • The Edge Observation Deck is a short 6-minute walk from Hudson Yards, one of your HOHO bus tour stops.

  • This combo also allows you to book both experiences on the same day, or two different days, depending on your plans.

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  • Save money and explore NYC’s top attractions with this combo, offering easy commutes and access to a premier observation deck.

  • Step onto the glass floor for a thrilling view below, and lean into angled glass walls for a unique, gravity-defying perspective of the city skyline.

  • This hop-on hop-off tour visits iconic neighborhoods like Koreatown, SoHo, and Battery Park, with easy access to landmarks like Empire State Building, World Trade Center, and Statue of Liberty.

  • The Edge Observation Deck is a short 6-minute walk from Hudson Yards, one of your HOHO bus tour stops.

  • This combo also allows you to book both experiences on the same day, or two different days, depending on your plans.

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Visit two of NYC’s most diverse landmarks with this combo. Perfect for families, photographers, and those who love scenic views–so be ready for all the photo ops!

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Visit two of NYC’s most diverse landmarks with this combo. Perfect for families, photographers, and those who love scenic views–so be ready for all the photo ops!

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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.


Address
117 West St, New York, NY 10007, USA
Year opened
2015
Founded by
David M. Childs
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