One World Trade Center.

The One World Observatory sits high atop the 102nd floor of the One World Trade Center, making it the highest observation deck in New York City (1,268 feet above street level).

The panoramic views of NYC from this vantage have a tendency to shrink the city’s monolithic skyscrapers in a unique way. Although technically found in the Financial District, it’s so close I’d be remiss not to mention this on my list of the best it.

The elevator ride to the observation deck is an experience in itself. You’ll get to see a timelapse of the development of lower Manhattan from pre-colonial times to the present day.

When you reach the observatory you’ll find yourself breathless. The One World Trade Center (previously called the Freedom Tower) offers the most epic views of New York City.

Fun fact, The One World Trade Center stands at 1,776 feet (including the spire), paying tribute to the year America declared independence.

One World Trade Center, affectionately known as the Freedom Tower, is New York City’s tallest building at 1,776 feet (541 meters). The height is no accident, 1,776 is the year America declared independence.

This is currently the 7th-tallest building in the world, but we all know how quickly those stats change! Completed in 2014, it stands as a symbol of resilience, rising from the ashes of the September 11, 2001 attacks near the original site of the Twin Towers.

The Freedom Tower is the focal point of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex. It’s full of office spaces (with international tenants, like Condé Nast) and is a popular attraction because it’s home to the tallest observation deck in NYC. Representing the resilience of the American people, the One World Trade Center is arguably the most important building in New York City.

The One World Trade Center (also known as the “Freedom Tower”), soars to a symbolic height of 1,776 feet (the year America declared its independence). Not only is this the tallest building in the country (and 6th tallest building in the world), but it serves as a stark reminder of the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Completed in 2014, the building has 104 floors and is topped with a 408-foot spire that adds to its iconic stature of this famous New York City building. You can gawk at the building from the ground level. However to truly appreciate its size, I suggest visiting the observation deck for panoramic views of NYC.

Representing the resilience of the American people, the One World Trade Center is arguably the most important building in New York City.

Home to the tallest indoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere, One World Trade Center stands at 1,776 feet. That’s not a coincidence, it’s the year our country was founded! The building itself is striking from the outside, but the observation deck is where it’s at.

The adventure starts with a high-speed elevator that climbs to the top in under a minute while showing the evolution of the NYC skyline. Once you reach the top, you’re looking down at the Brooklyn Bridge, across the Hudson, and out toward the Statue of Liberty.

The observatory is indoors and fully enclosed, which makes it a great option year-round. If you’re visiting the 9/11 Memorial or walking around Lower Manhattan, this a perfect addition. It’s one of the tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere and one of the most visited tourist attractions in NYC. You’ll leave with incredible photos and a whole new perspective of the city!

The One World Trade Center (also known as the “Freedom Tower”), soars to a symbolic height of 1,776 feet (the year America declared its independence). Not only is this the tallest building in the country (and 6th tallest building in the world), but it serves as a stark reminder of the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Completed in 2014, the building has 104 floors and is topped with a 408-foot spire that adds to its iconic stature of this famous New York City building. You can gawk at the building from the ground level. However to truly appreciate its size, I suggest visiting the observation deck for panoramic views of NYC.

Representing the resilience of the American people, the One World Trade Center is arguably the most important building in New York City.