With One World Observatory tickets, you can visit the highest observation deck in New York. Reach the 102nd floor in 47 seconds and behold the 360-degree view of the city. The observation deck at One World Trade Center features three floors with views of Midtown Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge, among others.
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Buying Tickets for One World Observatory in New York
There are two types of tickets for One World Observatory:
- Choose the General Admission tickets if you are sure about the time you want to visit, as these are the cheapest option.
- You can buy the Flex Tickets if you are unsure about your plans or want to consider the weather. This all-inclusive ticket comes with skip-the-line access, the Digital Skyline Guide (see more below), and a $15 voucher for a drink or the gift shop. You can visit the observation deck in the morning or afternoon and show up at a convenient time.
What can you see at One World Observatory?
A visit to the One World Trade Center Observatory is, of course, mostly about the three floors of panoramic skyline views. But several other highlights enhance your experience at the skyscraper.
Sky Pods
The lifts at One World Observatory are called Sky Pods and can take 15 people per ride. Most noteworthy, the trip all the way to the 102nd floor only takes 47 seconds! During the ride, you can enjoy a fascinating time-lapse video depicting how the skyline of New York has developed over the years.
See Forever Theatre
After arriving on top, you will watch a 2-minute video about New York in the See Forever Theatre. Once the video is over, the screen is lifted, and you are in for the real treat….the New York skyline!
In the One World Observatory, you stay inside the whole time; there’s no outside deck. At the Empire State Building and Top of the Rock, you can visit an outside observation deck instead.
Digital Skyline Guide
The Digital Skyline Guide is an iPad that guides you through the city; the screen moves with you as you move from window to window. You can touch one of the labels shown on the iPad, and you’ll digitally fly there by helicopter and hear fascinating stories about each point of interest.
This feature is also included in the Skip-the-Line Combination ticket, which is convenient if you’re short on time and want quick and easy access to the One World Observatory.
Day Tour including One World Observatory Tickets
If you would like to see many sights in one day, this full-day New York tour offers a comprehensive introduction to the city. It takes you around Midtown, the 9/11 Memorial, and the Financial District. You also get to see the Statue of Liberty from the water. The tour ends at One World Observatory with a pre-reserved ticket.
Practical Information
Print your ticket or show it on your smartphone as a mobile ticket. Be present 15 minutes before the time mentioned on your ticket. All visitors have to go through a security check. You can only take a small bag, and no lockers are available.
- Location: The main entrance is on West Street (corner of West and Vesey Streets)
- Opening hours: from 09:00 to 21:00
- The last admission is 60 minutes before closing time
- How to get there: The closest subway stations are WTC Cortlandt (line 1), Cortlandt St (RW) and World Trade Center (E).
- Accessibility: One World is wheelchair accessible
- Note: Children under 5 visit for free
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