Edge has the thrill factor with its glass floor and open-air feel
A landmark · Chelsea · on four New York Dearest lists
Edge
Worth it. Similar to Top of the Rock, Edge is a popular Manhattan attraction that lives up to the hype.
Antonina PattizFrom my list Best things to do in Manhattan
- Address
- 30 Hudson Yards Directions
- Hours
- Daily 9 am to 10 pm
last elevator 50 minutes before closing - Subway
- 7 to 34 St-Hudson Yards, 3 min
- Cost
- General admission from $42, advance saver from $34, flex admission from $73
- Tickets
- Get tickets
- Website
- edgenyc.com
Everything I’ve written about Edge. It’s on four of my lists, from Best things to do in New York City with teens to Best observation decks in New York City.
Every list it’s on
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Edge’s claim to fame is that it’s the highest outdoor sky-deck in the Western Hemisphere.
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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.
Fun Facts About the Edge.
- The high-speed elevator whisks you up to the 100th floor in just 52 seconds, providing a thrilling introduction to the breathtaking views that await.
What’s Visible from the Edge?
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).
Edge Admission
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.
Dining Options
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.
Pros & Cons of the Edge Observation Deck
Pros.
Worth it
Strapped into a harness, they lean over the building’s edge.
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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 iconic buildings like the One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, and more.
Where it is and what’s near
Worth it, within a ten-minute walkNearby on my lists
- Hudson YardsStore · a minute away
- Sip and Shop at Hudson YardsBar · a minute away
- Zou Zou’sRestaurant · 2 min away
- 34th StreetStreets · 3 min away
- KymaRestaurant · 3 min away · on two New York Dearest lists
- The Pony BarBar · 4 min away
- PorchlightBar · 5 min away · on two New York Dearest lists
- Sauce PizzeriaRestaurant · 6 min away
On The Best of New York
I put Edge on three of my best lists
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