A new observation deck has opened in New York City that once again raises the benchmark. Summit is located on the 91st-93rd floors of One Vanderbilt, a new high-rise office building in Midtown Manhattan. Perched 1,200 feet in the air, Summit is the highest vantage point in Midtown.
What sets Summit apart from some of New York’s other famous observation deck is the experience one you get to the top.
Jump onto the elevator from the Grand Central Terminal and ascend to Summit.
When elevator doors open, you step into an immersive art exhibit designed by Kenzo Digital.Mirror floors and ceilings provide a unique perspective on your surroundings. Kenzo Digital intended to design a space that would feel dreamlike and an escape from the reality on the ground.
For those looking for a bit more than just gazing out to the skyline and horizon, you can experience “Levitation.” Levitation consists of 2 glass ledges suspended 1,063 feet over Madison Avenue, ensure to offer heart-racing views of the city below.
Visitors that want to take things even higher can try “Ascent”, glass elevators that scale the outside of the building. They are the largest glass-floor elevators in the world and take passengers up 1,000 feet in just 42 seconds.
Before you make your way back to the ground, stop by Apres to enjoy a quick bite and drinks by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Events. You can enjoy bites and drinks from open air terraces and indoor lounge areas.
Tickets must be purchased for access and are available at one the Summit One Vanderbilt website. Prices start at $39 and New York City residents can get a $5 discount.
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