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Edge Observation Deck glass floor view with sky and building reflections.
Family enjoying view from Edge Observation Deck, New York City, with skyline and Empire State Building.
Couple taking a selfie at Edge Observation Deck with New York City skyline.
Family dining with city view at Edge Observation Deck, New York City.
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Edge Observation Deck Tickets: Timed Entry

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Duration: 2 hours

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Start your experience with a spectacular multimedia journey through Hudson Yards’ history before soaring up to Edge NYC in a sky pod elevator.

Behold an unparalleled perspective of the entire borough of Manhattan and its breathtaking skyline from 1,100 feet up in the air.

Feel your pulse race as you explore the cutting-edge design with its angled glass wall, glass floor, and picturesque skyline steps.

Enjoy unmatched all-around views of Manhattan’s top landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, from the tallest outdoor viewing deck in the Western Hemisphere.

Upgrade to the Flex Pass for anytime access, opt for the Express Pass to skip all lines, or elevate your experience with a beverage add-on.

Timed entry to Edge Observation Deck

**Access to:**

Indoor observation deck on Level 100

Outdoor sky deck with angled walls

Glass Floor, Skyline Steps, and Eastern Point

Flexible entry (as per the option selected)

Priority access (as per the option selected)

An adult beverage (as per the option selected)

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Visitors on Edge Observation Deck with New York City skyline at sunset.

Take in New York City from 1,100 feet above Hudson Yards as you step out onto Edge, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, with timed entry to keep your visit stress-free.

Getting started

Arrive at Hudson Yards and follow the signs up to Edge’s entrance. After clearing security, you’ll move through an immersive multimedia gallery that explains how the neighbourhood and skyscraper were built before boarding the high-speed sky pod elevator to Level 100.

What to expect

Edge Observation Deck

This ticket gives you access to Edge’s indoor observation level and outdoor sky deck on the 100th floor, plus unique viewing spots like the Glass Floor, Skyline Steps, and Eastern Point. With your chosen time slot, you avoid long ticket queues and can focus on soaking up 360° views of Manhattan, the Hudson River, and beyond at your own pace.

Features

  • Immersive intro to Hudson Yards: Start with a short multimedia experience on Level 4 that walks you through the transformation of Hudson Yards, from rail yard to futuristic neighbourhood.

  • Sky pod elevator ride: Ride to the 100th floor in about 52 seconds, watching digital visuals build the skyline around you as you climb.

  • Indoor & outdoor viewing areas: Wander the floor-to-ceiling glass indoor deck, then step outside onto the suspended sky deck that juts 80 feet out from the building.

  • Glass Floor & angled walls: Stand on the Glass Floor and look 100 stories straight down, or lean against the angled glass walls for vertigo-inducing selfies over Manhattan’s west side.

  • Signature viewpoints: Climb the Skyline Steps for elevated shots of the Empire State Building, then walk to Eastern Point to stand in a glass corner surrounded by open sky on three sides.

  • Flexible upgrade options: Upgrade to the Flex Pass for anytime access, opt for the Express Pass to skip all lines, or elevate your experience with a beverage add-on.

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Edge Observation Deck glass floor view with sky and building reflections.

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Family enjoying view from Edge Observation Deck, New York City, with skyline and Empire State Building.

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Couple taking a selfie at Edge Observation Deck with New York City skyline.

What's not allowed

  • Prohibited items: Large bags are luggage

Accessibility

  • Mobility: Wheelchair accessible

  • Service animals are also permitted at Edge.

Additional information

  • An adult must accompany children under 12 during their visit.

  • It's advised to dress according to the weather conditions.

  • The last elevator ride is 50 minutes before closing.

  • You must be 21+ to select the adult beverage option.

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Family dining with city view at Edge Observation Deck, New York City.

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Family enjoying New York City skyline from Edge Observation Deck.

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