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Summit One Vanderbilt

Landmark · Midtown

Summit One Vanderbilt, photographed by New York Dearest

This one of those New York moments that makes you fall in love with the city all over again.

This one of those New York moments that makes you fall in love with the city all over again.

Summit One Vanderbilt is the most unique observation deck in NYC, with glass floors, ceilings, and windows making guests feel like they’re floating 1,100 feet in the air. They also host an NYE party in NYC, where for $300 (2024 price), guests receive two cocktails, a live DJ, a dessert bar, and a midnight champagne toast overlooking NYC.

Hours
Daily 8 am to midnight; last entry 10.30 pm
Cost
They also host an NYE party in NYC, where for $300 (2024 price), guests receive two cocktails, a live DJ, a dessert bar, and a midnight champagne toast overlooking NYC.
Subway
4, 5, 6, 7, S to Grand Central-42 St, 3 min
Address
45 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017

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