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NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)

45 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
Excellent

from 13 reviews

Duration

2 hours

Cancellation

Up to 2 days

Group Size

30 people

Languages

English

NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday) NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday) NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday) NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)

Soar above the city that never sleeps with the ultimate skyline adventure! Located at the iconic One Vanderbilt, the NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience isn’t just an observation deck—it’s a multi-sensory journey that takes New York to new heights (literally and figuratively). Step into a world of sky-high thrills and artistic wonder, where immersive installations, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, and levitating glass sky boxes put you in the clouds—quite literally. See Manhattan’s legendary skyline from 1,100 feet above ground as you float over the city with 360° panoramic views of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Central Park, and beyond.

Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a photo junkie, or just in love with New York, the SUMMIT Experience delivers a mind-blowing blend of technology, art, and unbeatable views. It’s not just sightseeing—it’s skyline soul-searching.

Highlights

  • Transcendence: Walk through mirrored infinity rooms where the skyline reflects endlessly around you.
  • Levitation: Brave glass skyboxes that extend out from the building—perfect for jaw-dropping selfies.
  • Air: Feel the breeze on an outdoor terrace with the city at your feet and the sky above.
  • Ascent: Take an all-glass elevator ride up the side of the building for a next-level adrenaline rush.

  • Entry to SUMMIT: Access to all three levels of the observation deck.
  • Immersive Experiences:
  • Levitation: Two transparent glass-enclosed skyboxes extending from the building.
  • Affinity: A room with floating orbs.
  • Reflect: An art installation by Yayoi Kusama.
  • Unity: A personalized digital experience.
  • Transcendence: The multi-level opening room with mirrored views.
  • Après: Access to the cafe and dining area with curated food and drinks.
  • Terrace: Access to the outdoor terrace for views of Manhattan.
  • Guided Tours: Optional guided tours of Midtown Manhattan highlights are included.
  • Ascent Elevator: The 12-story glass elevator journey is not included and needs to be purchased separately.
  • Food and Drinks: Food and beverages at the Après cafe and terrace are not included in the general admission ticket.
  • There is no storage for person items. Large bags, large backpacks and luggage are not permitted.

Entertainment
Sightseeing

0 – 3 hours

English

Activity's Location

45 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA

Cancellation policy

As per our policy, mentioned both on our website as well as on the Terms and Conditions of your ticket purchase, all ticket sales are final, and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt tickets cannot be refunded. However, we are happy to change the date and time of your tickets to a future date for a fee per reservation plus the difference in price, if applicable. Please note that this service applies only to tickets that have not expired and whose scheduled time slot is more than 2 hours away.

To rebook your visit, please contact us any day from 9AM – 7:30PM EST at 1-877-682-1401, then press 0.

Reviews

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NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)
Debra D
08/20/2025

Fun day - beautiful views of the city.

Fun day - beautiful views of the city. Nice atmosphere for grabbing a drink and enjoying New York City.
NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)
Emma P
08/20/2025

Not a lot of...

Not a lot of communications, massive que which then made you late for the time you booked. This isn’t made clear anywhere that you arrive at your time to then wait potentially longer so make sure you don’t have anything else booked after.
NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)
Mamadou S
08/20/2025

It was an amazing...

It was an amazing experience and I really enjoyed it. My family and I had a memorable Sunday at the Summit
NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)
Regina D
08/20/2025

Crowded, but still quite...

Crowded, but still quite enjoyable. The mirrors, on the floor, really made it look like you could fall through; And as a person who's afraid of heights, it was very challenging.
NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)
Dolores T
08/20/2025

Family Time

The weather was foggy so we werent able to see the amazing views 😣. Usually the views make the experience. It was complete fog so not the best photo opp. Kids loved the balloon room and we're excited when they saw their faces on the clouds. Overall great experience minus the weather.
NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)
Lisa B
08/20/2025

Long ques but move quite...

Long ques but move quite quickly, more staff needed for information when you arrive. I found the staff that were there very helpful and polite. Disappointed when told cash was not accepted in cafe area. Not enough seating area for the amount of traffic through dining area. Overall enjoyable experience and a must visit in New york.
NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)
Michele G
08/12/2025

The whole experience ran...

The whole experience ran smoothly and the wait times were not long at all. It was full of beautiful sights.
NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)
Meredith M
08/12/2025

Fun with kids!!

My kiddos loved the experience - we took amazing photos and it was something they’ll always remember. If you’re afraid of heights, it might not be the experience for you!
NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)
Elizabeth P
08/12/2025

Weather dependent activity- be careful

I would not schedule ahead of time. The weather was bad (rainy and foggy) and we could literally see nothing.
NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)
Guillermo C
08/12/2025

beautiful view of New York

Highly recommended, beautiful view of New York city. excellent presentation presented before you start going to the 91, 92, and 93 floors.
NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)
Patty C
08/12/2025

Fun. Great views...

Fun. Great views. Balloons most fun. Long lines. Probably a one time experience unless you are taking some one who hasn’t been there.
NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)
Susan J
08/12/2025

Beautiful views

This was an amazing experience with great photo opportunities. We scheduled for 9 pm time so we had views of the colors and lights from the surrounding city views. The clear floors inside create kind of a kaleidoscope experience. The lines were long but moved quickly. The room with the balloons was also very cool. This was the only "rooftop" experience we booked for our visit to NYC. Glad we chose SUMMIT.
NYC Skyline Thrill: SUMMIT Experience (Monday – Thursday)
Kicco66
07/17/2025

Dizzying view

Beautiful experience to do absolutely! You go up to the 91st floor in no time. Here there is a huge room all glass, below, above, around where you can admire a 360° panorama, magnificent, then there is the room of silver balloons that fly throughout the room and you become children again, then two more floors, in one project colored clouds, it seems to be in the sky, where sometimes you see human faces. We stayed all afternoon and until sunset to see the first lights of the evening fall on New York...
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