2024
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This new observatory offers breathtaking views and beautiful mirror effects for an immersive experience.
The SUMMIT observation platform, perched 320 meters high, is a new New York must-see. The One Vanderbilt Tower, which houses it, was built in 2020 right next to Grand Central Terminal. While there's no shortage of vertiginous observatories in New York, whether atop brand-new skyscrapers or iconic buildings, SUMMIT immediately found its place at the top of our list of favorites. Spread over three floors, its rooms offer a variety of immersive and interactive experiences. To begin with, there's Transcendence, with its kaleidoscope of floor-to-ceiling mirrors in which clouds and skyscrapers are reflected, so that the city gives us the impression of being infinite. In the Affinity room, hundreds of silver inflatable balloons reflect our own image and that of the skyline. To go upstairs, we take an escalator facing the immense Chrysler Building nearby. The multiple spaces, some of which feature art installations, communicate with each other, offering a play of reflections and transparency. The highlight of the show is undoubtedly Ascent (extra charge), the glass elevator that climbs up the outer facade of the tower to reach 364 meters, which is unfortunately closed until further notice for reasons that remain secret. A very "Instagrammable" experience, but one that will easily astound even those who haven't come to take selfies.
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Opening time and information on SUMMIT ONE VANDERBILT
Summit: from US$43. Wheelchair accessible. The Ascent attraction is closed until further notice.
Message from Management
Opening in the fall of 2021, the new SUMMIT One Vanderbilt viewing platform combines art and technology to bring you three levels of uncommon immersive, multi-sensory experiences with a spectacular 360-degree view!
Members' reviews on SUMMIT ONE VANDERBILT
The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
Tour en verre impressionnante
Des miroirs de partout
Différentes salles à traverser avec différents univers
Un régal pour les photographe
Vue imprenable sur l’esb
Un peu onéreux mais ça en vaut la peine
Nous avons fait les sommets de The Edge et du Top of the Rock, The Summit offre le meilleur emplacement pour admirer la ville que ce soit de nuit comme de jour.
Les 3 niveaux offrent des expériences différentes et exceptionnelles !
A faire absolument lors d'un passage à N-Y !