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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

Visit New York City’s most innovative observation deck

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Tickets overview

  • Get panoramic city views! From the top of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the New York City skyline

  • You'll likely have a clear vantage point to see iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Central Park, and the Hudson River

  • Marvel at manic Midtown Manhattan! Since One Vanderbilt is located in Midtown Manhattan, you can expect to see the bustling streets, towering skyscrapers, and energetic atmosphere of this vibrant neighborhood

  • See Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Depending on the visibility, you might even glimpse the Statue of Liberty or the Brooklyn Bridge in the distance

  • More than a viewing deck, your SUMMIT One Vanderbilt tickets also get you access to three levels of multi-sensory, immersive art exhibitions. Visiting each level takes between 10 and 25 min and will envelop you in extraordinary scenes created by world-renowned artists, architects, and designers

So you want the freshest views in New York City? SUMMIT One Vanderbilt tickets are an excellent place to start.

But while you're dreaming about those sparkling cityscape views and immersive exhibition spaces, it's worthwhile quickly considering your ticket options for visiting SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Here are some great options:

  • A general entry ticket will grant you access to all three floors of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, and the immense views that it offers. Simple!

  • Or look for a combination ticket so you can visit more of Manhattan and NYC's best sites on your trip

There are some additional things to keep in mind when booking your SUMMIT One Vanderbilt tickets. The venue has some common sense rules which you are expected to be familiar with prior to your visit. Here are some of the key things to consider.

  • There is no coat or bag check or storage facility available at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt for jackets, bags, or other personal items. For the safety of all guests, anything larger than a standard backpack will not be permitted onsite

  • All strollers and carriages must be foldable or collapsible for entry into SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.  Wagons, scooters, and other ride-on devices are not permitted

  • Only service animals and service animals-in-training are permitted. Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted on the premises

  • Outside food and beverages, weapons, pro audio or video equipment, transport devices like bikes, scooters, rollerblades, or rollable suitcases are not allowed

  • It is recommended to give yourself around 60-90 minutes to enjoy all offerings and experiences

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt FAQs

While it is possible to buy SUMMIT One Vanderbilt tickets onsite, this is not recommended. Popular times, like sunset and in the evening, sell out quickly.

It’s best to book your SUMMIT One Vanderbilt tickets in advance to ensure you get your preferred date and timeslot.

You can book SUMMIT One Vanderbilt tickets onsite at the ticket office, online via their official website or through reputable 3rd party sellers.

Children under 5 years-old can enter for free with an adult – no ticket needed.

Residents of New York and Long Island can take advantage of discounted admission through SUMMIT One Vanderbilt’s web store; proof of residency required.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt offers various timeslots throughout the day, evening and night, so there’s no bad time to visit one of the tallest observation decks in New York City.

Daytime visits offer a clear view of all of Manhattan’s major sites, including the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Central Park, and even as far as the Statue of Liberty on a clear day.

A sunset view in the early evening is really a sight to behold. Watch a beautiful array of color over Manhattan, extending to Hudson Bay.

Once the sun sets, New York City comes alive with glittering lights – from the Manhattan Bridge to Central Park. Enjoy 360º views of NYC after dark before you begin your night out in the ‘City That Never Sleeps’.

Yes, the views alone at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt are worth a visit, but there’s so much more to see and do than just the observation deck.

Inside, you’ll find several impressive rooms decked out in floor-to-ceiling mirrors and transparent walkways and windows to enhance your view of the city skyline.

Take the tallest all-glass elevator as you make your way up to the rooftop bar, the tallest observation deck at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.

As if the views weren’t enough, there’s plenty more to explore at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Each level of SUMMIT offers a new perspective of NYC’s impressive skyline.

Mirrored rooms and transparent walkways immerse visitors in a floating experience high above the skyscrapers of Manhattan.

Glass Skyboxes allow guests to hover over the bustling streets and an exterior glass elevator ascends 12 stories for unique views.

Wait times to enter SUMMIT One Vanderbilt can vary depending on the time of day. Sunset and evening timeslots are in high demand, and can cause wait times up to an hour.

During non-peak times, wait time can be a little as 15-20 minutes.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt tickets rely on timed entry, so make sure you budget 20-30 minutes before your visit to get to the venue on time.

On a clear day, you can get panoramic, 350º views of NYC and see as far as Hudson Bay – even the Statue of Liberty.

Other famous landmarks you can see from SUMMIT One Vanderbilt include Central Park, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center, and the Manhattan Bridge.

There’s no dress code to enter SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, but shoes and shirts are required at all times during your visit.

Clothing or apparel with offensive or threatening language or symbols are not allowed.

Due to the nature of the space and the presence of reflective and transparent flooring materials, wearing pants, shorts, or tights underneath dresses and skirts will help you enjoy the full SUMMIT experience.

There’s a non-reflective privacy path throughout the space for guests who are uncomfortable walking through reflective and transparent areas.

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Andrea,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
07 Dec 2025
Excellent
Absolutely incredible experience - suggest you also buy the digital photos for $25 and get plenty taken by staff which we didn’t do and the ones taken were great
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Simon,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
29 Oct 2025
Excellent
Amazing time. The Views are incredible, especially at night but there was so much more that I was not expecting. Best thing we have done on this trip.
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Rebecca,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
18 Aug 2025
Excellent
This was so good! The views are just amazing and plenty of space for everyone to get good photos! The glass floors and the quirky building really makes it stand out from the rockerfeller in my...
This was so good! The views are just amazing and plenty of space for everyone to get good photos! The glass floors and the quirky building really makes it stand out from the rockerfeller in my opinion! Loved it!
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About: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is New York City’s most innovative observation space. Set 1,000 feet above Midtown, this experience will change the way you see the city, the environment, and yourself through a collection of immersive, multi-sensory experiences.

Spread across 65,000 square feet (6,000 square meters) and three levels, enjoy unbeatable views of New York and interactive artistic installations that will stay with you long after you've left.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Thursday
09:00:00 - 00:00:00
Friday
09:00:00 - 00:00:00
Saturday
09:00:00 - 00:00:00
Sunday
09:00:00 - 00:00:00
Monday
09:00:00 - 00:00:00
Tuesday
09:00:00 - 00:00:00
Wednesday
09:00:00 - 00:00:00
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
45 East 42nd Street, NY 10017, New York
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