It's on 5 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Cost$40 and up
- Address30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, jutting out 100 stories above Hudson Yards with a glass floor and angled glass walls. The deck’s open-air design offers thrilling views of Manhattan, the Hudson River, and beyond.
True thrill-seekers will love City Climb, a unique experience allowing you to lean over the edge of the building.
Edge is built for thrill-seekers chasing jaw-dropping views. Opened in 2020, it brings a high-tech, high-drama experience that sets it apart from other observation decks in NYC. With its striking triangular platform and interactive touchscreen displays offering city insights, visiting Edge is a memorable experience.
You’ll get unparalleled views of the High Line, Financial District and the Empire State Building. But because the observation deck faces southeast, some of the more iconic Midtown buildings will be obstructed from view (which is why Edge doesn’t rank higher on my list).
General admission starts at $40. There are also flex tickets starting at $60, enabling you to pick a date and show up anytime. Express admission starts at $88, and, like a flex ticket, you get to skip the line.
If you’re local, you can pick up an annual pass for $99, giving you unlimited access for the year.
Another way to access Edge is by visiting Peak NYC on the 101st floor. If you make reservations for prix-fixe dinning you’ll be able to get to the observation deck without tickets.
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Similar to Top of the Rock, Edge is a popular Manhattan attraction that lives up to the hype. The NYC observation deck has a ledge, with a partial-glass floor, that extends out of the building’s 100th story!
Thrill-seekers will enjoy City Climb, where they ascend a staircase to the crown of the building for the highest open-air building ascent globally. Strapped into a harness, they lean over the building’s edge. This $185 experience is a top Manhattan attraction for adrenaline junkies.
Expect to get unobstructed views of downtown Manhattan and midtown, including famous buildings like the One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, and more.
Edge has the thrill factor with its glass floor and open-air feel
I’ve been here in every season. My favorite? Fall, when the light hits just right.
The Edge is one of the newer observation decks in New York, but its glass floor ledge overlooking the city has quickly made it a fan favorite. For $375, or $3500 for a 10-person table (2024 prices), guests are welcomed to the Peakaboo restaurant at The Edge from 11 PM to 1 AM to celebrate NYE in NYC. Otherwise, The Edge is open until 11 PM on New Year’s Eve with a general admission ticket.
Edge’s claim to fame is that it’s the highest outdoor sky-deck in the Western Hemisphere. It opened in March 2020, and is considered an architectural feat! The observation deck is jaw-dropping, it suspends in mid-air (how did they build this thing?!) and offers some of the best panoramic views of New York City. Tickets can be bought here.