NYC: Summit at One Vanderbilt

As I investigated the various observation decks at buildings in New York, the one that stood out to me to visit was the Summit at One Vanderbilt.

 

Not only does a general admission ticket get you access to three floors of 360-degree views of the NYC area, it’s set up with artistic additions that make it a fantastic experience.

 

Located at 42^nd Street and Madison Avenue, adjacent to Grand Central Station, you’ll ride an elevator up 91 floors in 41 seconds. As you exit on the 91^st floor, not only do you have 360-degree views of the city, a system of mirrors creates unique reflections and images.

There’s also a room filled with silver “beach” balls that float around, allowing for more unique photo opportunities.

 

The visit continues on the 92^nd floor where you can take a turn standing on one of two glass floor ledges that extend beyond the side of the building, giving you the opportunity to look straight down 1,070 feet.

 

Floor 93 includes a café and an outdoor viewing deck.

 

The visit to the Summit at One Vanderbilt was definitely a highlight of our visit to New York.