Guests enjoying the night view at Summit One Vanderbilt with city skyline.
Guests exploring mirrored observation deck at Summit One Vanderbilt with New York City skyline at night.
Guests exploring mirrored observatory at Summit One Vanderbilt at night.
Guests exploring mirrored observation deck at Summit One Vanderbilt, New York City, at night.
New York City skyline at night from SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, featuring illuminated skyscrapers.
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt mirrored observation deck with New York City skyline at night.
Guests enjoying mirrored observation deck at Summit One Vanderbilt, New York City, at night.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Night Experience Tickets, New York

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Experience New York City like never before with SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Night Experience Tickets, offering panoramic views from an bringd vantage point in Midtown Manhattan. Your evening adventure begins at the base of One Vanderbilt and takes you on a swift elevator ride to witness the city transform into a vibrant sea of lights against its skyline. Enjoy this thrilling experience just steps away from Grand Central Terminal as night falls over New York City.

Witness New York City come alive after dark with timed entry and immersive art atop a 1,000-ft-high observation deck.

Dazzling 360° nighttime views stretch across NYC, from the Art Deco Chrysler Building to glittering bridges and the iconic skyline in every direction.

Explore Unity, where your face scan becomes part of a digital cloudscape, and stroll the open-air Terrace for stargazing 1,100 feet above ground.

At Après café, sip themed one of their signature cocktails that are available for purchase, while surrounded by ambient city sounds and lights, completing a multisensory celebration of NYC at night.

Entry to SUMMIT Experience (nighttime)

Access to all 3 floors and immersive experiences

Access to the Après eatery & cafe

Ascent glass elevator (available for purchase on site only)

Food & drinks (available for purchase at Après)

Guests enjoying the night view at Summit One Vanderbilt with city skyline.

Guests enjoying the night view at Summit One Vanderbilt with city skyline.

**Your Experience (Summary)**See New York City sparkle from above with a nighttime visit to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, where panoramic views, immersive art, and city lights create an unforgettable evening adventure.

Your evening begins at the base of One Vanderbilt, just steps from Grand Central Terminal. After a quick security screening, board the elevator for a thrilling 42-second ascent to the top where glass walls open up to sweeping views of Midtown Manhattan.

What to expect

Watch as the city transforms into a vibrant sea of lights. From your elevated vantage point, spot the Chrysler Building, Times Square, Bryant Park, and even the Statue of Liberty glowing in the distance.

Explore three levels of immersive, multi-sensory installations:

  • Air by Kenzo Digital surrounds you in mirrors that reflect the starlit skyline in infinite dimensions.

  • Levitation lets you walk out onto transparent glass skyboxes more than 1,000 feet above Madison Avenue.

  • Cloud by Yayoi Kusama fills the space with playful polka dots that contrast beautifully with the night sky.

  • Step into Reflect and Affinity, where mirrored rooms and floating orbs shimmer in the soft glow of the city.

Features:

  • Witness NYC's iconic skyline light up after dark.

  • Access immersive installations across all three levels of SUMMIT.

  • Enjoy stunning photo ops from every angle with glass floors, mirrored walls, and outdoor terraces.

  • Discover world-class art installations that respond to the night in completely new ways.

Wrapping up

End your visit with a handcrafted cocktail at Après, SUMMIT’s sleek indoor lounge with unmatched nighttime views. Whether you're winding down or celebrating a special moment, it's the perfect final stop before descending back into the heart of Manhattan

Guests exploring mirrored observation deck at Summit One Vanderbilt with New York City skyline at night.

Guests exploring mirrored observation deck at Summit One Vanderbilt with New York City skyline at night.

Guests exploring mirrored observatory at Summit One Vanderbilt at night.

Guests exploring mirrored observatory at Summit One Vanderbilt at night.

Guests exploring mirrored observation deck at Summit One Vanderbilt, New York City, at night.

Guests exploring mirrored observation deck at Summit One Vanderbilt, New York City, at night.

What's not allowed

  • There is no provision for the storage of personal items. Large bags, backpacks, and luggage are not permitted. All bags and containers are subject to a security check.

  • Guests are welcome to take photos with personal, handheld devices only. Professional photography equipment cannot be carried inside.

Additional information

  • Children under the age of 16 must always be accompanied by an adult throughout the experience.

  • Please dress appropriately due to the unique nature of the space and to avoid unwanted exposure to glass and mirrored floors. Pants, shorts, or tights are recommended, as are flat shoes.

  • Wear comfortable shoes. Stiletto heels, steel-toe boots, sports cleats, and other footwear that can damage flooring are not permitted.

New York City skyline at night from SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, featuring illuminated skyscrapers.

New York City skyline at night from SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, featuring illuminated skyscrapers.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt mirrored observation deck with New York City skyline at night.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt mirrored observation deck with New York City skyline at night.

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Operating hours

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Monday
9:00am - 12:00am • last entry 10:30pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 12:00am • last entry 10:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 12:00am • last entry 10:30pm
Thursday
9:00am - 12:00am • last entry 10:30pm
Friday
9:00am - 12:00am • last entry 10:30pm
Saturday
9:00am - 12:00am • last entry 10:30pm
Sunday
9:00am - 12:00am • last entry 10:30pm
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FAQs

Large bags, backpacks, and luggage are not permitted inside. All bags and containers will be subject to a security check as no provision is made for storing personal items.
You have access to Après eatery & café where you can purchase themed cocktails, enjoy ambient city sounds and lights as part of a multisensory celebration of NYC at night. Additional food and drinks must be purchased there.
One Vanderbilt is conveniently situated just steps from Grand Central Terminal and offers panoramic views over Midtown Manhattan including iconic sights like Times Square and Bryant Park.
Guests can only use personal, handheld devices for photography; carrying professional equipment inside is not allowed.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult throughout their visit to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.
The ascent glass elevator is not included in your ticket and can be purchased separately on site if desired.
The experience includes witnessing New York City come alive with timed entry and immersive art atop a 1,000-ft-high observation deck, enjoying dazzling 360° nighttime views across NYC, exploring Unity where your face scan becomes part of a digital cloudscape, strolling the open-air Terrace for stargazing 1,100 feet above ground, and sipping themed cocktails at Après café.
From your bringd vantage point at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, you can spot the Chrysler Building, Times Square, Bryant Park, and even see the Statue of Liberty glowing in the distance.
Your ticket includes entry to all three floors of the SUMMIT Experience, where you can enjoy immersive experiences throughout the venue.
Your evening begins at the base of One Vanderbilt, just steps from Grand Central Terminal. After a quick security screening, you board an elevator for a thrilling ascent to the top where panoramic views await.

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