SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket in New York City booking from $42.46

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket

Overview

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt blends elements of art and technology, taking the concept of an “observation deck” to entirely new heights.
Explore three levels of mind-bending multi-sensory immersive experiences set atop the tallest commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan.
Enjoy spectacular 360 views of New York City and beyond on all 3 floors of SUMMIT, including close ups views of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler building.

City: New York City

Thu 02 Jan

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What's Included

LEVITATION: two transparent glass enclosed skyboxes extending from SUMMIT

All indoor immersive art experiences

Admission to all 3 floors of SUMMIT

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Meeting point

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New York City
45 E 42nd St, Entrance located on the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal

45 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017
The entrance of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is located on the Main Concourse Level of Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal, inside Vanderbilt Passage.

All SUMMIT tickets are timed. You MUST arrive at your scheduled time, which is indicated on your ticket. SUMMIT operates at full capacity. You might not be able to get in if arriving more than 20 minutes after the time indicated on your ticket.

Any late arrival is subject to availability and a rescheduling fee

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children age 5 and under are free with accompanying paid adult
Dress appropriately to avoid unwanted exposure on glass and mirrored floors. We recommend wearing pants, shorts or tights when possible.
Wear comfortable shows. Stiletto heels, steel toe boots, sports cleats and other footwear that can damage mirrored flooring are not permitted.
Outside food and beverage, smoking or e-cigarettes, large packages, suitcases, or weapons of any kind will not be permitted beyond the security checkpoint.
There is no storage for person items. Large bags, large backpacks and luggage are not permitted.
All SUMMIT tickets are timed. You MUST arrive at your scheduled time, which is indicated on your ticket. SUMMIT operates at full capacity. You might not be able to get in if arriving more than 20 minutes after the time indicated on your ticket. Any late arrival is subject to availability and a rescheduling fee
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Explore three levels of mind-bending multi-sensory immersive experiences set atop the tallest commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan. Set against the incredible backdrop of the New York City skyline, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt blends elements of art and technology, taking the concept of an “observation deck” to entirely new heights.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Suzy B

Dec 2022

We loved it so much we went back two days later to go through the whole experience again. Totally worth it!!! We will visit Summit every time we come back to New York! It truly is an amazing experience from the time you get on the elevator until you are ready to leave!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you so much for your review!

TennisStar602

Dec 2022

I went to the top of this building on a late Sunday night in early December for about one (1) hour; my ticket cost about sixty-one dollars ($61.00). While I did feel that the ticket price was expensive, there were a lot of interesting visual effects in this building that differentiated it from all of the other skyscrapers that I previously visited inside of Manhattan. I lined up within Grand Central Station, which was where the entrance was found, roughly twenty (20) minutes prior to my start time. I would encourage visitors to come earlier than their ticketed times in order to find their ways around this large train terminal. Prior to my ascension to the summit, I did get some company pictures taken of me and I watched a quick film. All guests had to wear bags on their shoes in order to preserve the glass floors. I did feel that everyone should have gone through a metal detector, but I only saw people with bags get their properties searched by wand. The elevator had many interesting effects, and it soared to approximately one thousand four hundred (1,400) feet to the climax very quickly in under one (1) minute. My ears did pop while I rode inside of this elevator! It was crowded upstairs, but it was not totally packed. I really enjoyed the many views of the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, Hudson Yards, One (1) World Trade Center, Times Square, the East River, the Hudson River, and the Queensborough Bridge. I definitely felt that it was a big plus to take this trip in the evening when the sun was down, because the light shows were absolutely amazing at night. The background music was also intriguing. There were simulators that were able to make it seem like it was cloudy out, there was a room with various balls, and there were many artistic displays that enhanced my photographs. This attraction had three (3) levels, and only the top level had an outdoor area. The top level also had a gift store and some food options; there was also a gift shop at the very bottom within Grand Central Station. There were bathrooms throughout the observatory. During my time on the first (1st) two (2) stories, most of the building was made of glass, and the reflections of myself against the wall, on the floor, and on the ceiling were great to capture by photograph. It was also really cool to get a picture of myself standing on a glass floor overlooking Manhattan. I did feel that much of the staff was quite unfriendly, I believed that I was unnecessarily rushed by some of the staff in a few of the rooms, and I was not able to return to an area that I once previously visited. Nevertheless, there were staff members who were quite friendly and helpful.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you for your review & your feedback!

MBB2810

Dec 2022

What an interesting experience! This takes observation and redefined it. With several levels and differing forms of interaction, this attraction is like no other. The views of the Empire State and the NYC skyline are fantastic, but beyond that you could tire. At the Vanderbilt, this won’t happen. Atmospheric sounds, mirrored ceilings, and giant balls to throw around - this is something for people of all ages.

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Dec 2022

Thank you so much for your review!

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