What is the highest viewing platform in New York City?

AT ONCE. Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere located at 30 Hudson Yards, with a one-of-a-kind design. It's suspended in mid-air, giving you the feeling of floating in the sky with 360-degree views you can't get anywhere else.



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The uber famous Empire State Building and One World Observatory make the list of best observation decks in NYC by many first-time visitors to Manhattan. However, the views from the Top of the Rock are incredible.

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The Best Free Views of the NYC Skyline They are: Empire State, Top of the Rock and One World Observatory Although they have incredible views there are other places from which you can enjoy the beautiful skyline without having to pay.

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Empire State Building. The best observation decks in NYC are ones that offer a bit of history, and few are more well-known than the Empire State Building observation deck.

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Yes, the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt in New York City is very much worth it. Here's what the experience was like for us so you can see if it's right for you.

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Travelers say the Top of the Rock offers some of the best views of Manhattan and say the experience is worth every penny. Visitors recommend booking the Rock Pass ticket that includes a tour of the building and observation deck access.

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Pier 26 Pier 26 is at the southern end of the Hudson River Greenway between Hubert and North Moore Sts. It has a spacious lawn, boardwalks and seating areas. It's a relaxing place to come and enjoy the views to the south of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.

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The ten best viewing platforms in the world
  • Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo. ...
  • The Empire State Building, New York City. ...
  • BridgeClimb, Sydney. ...
  • Fernsehturm, Berlin. ...
  • At the Top, Burj Khalifa, Dubai. ...
  • EdgeWalk, CN Tower, Toronto. ...
  • Glacier Skywalk, Jasper. ...
  • Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavik.


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Several of these buildings are in the supertall category, taller than 1,000 feet (300 m), and are among the tallest buildings in the world. Since most of these pencil towers are on 57th Street, the term can refer to this street, too.

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It is approximately 2793 feet to get from Times Square to Empire State Building.

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