SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: Entry Ticket
An immersive experience atop Midtown Manhattan's tallest commercial skyscraper
Key Details
- Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
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Highlights
- Visit New York's most innovative and immersive observation deck, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
- Get wrapped up in art installations that will blow your mind, all while enjoying one of the city's best views
- Stand on a glass ledge 1,000 feet above the city and see Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building up close
Inclusions
- Access to three floors of SUMMIT
- Air: An immersive art experience that mixes transparency and reflectivity – an Instagram dream
- Reflect: A beautiful art installation by famous artist Yayoi Kusama
- Levitation: A thrilling moment 1,000 feet above Madison
- Spectacular 360 views of New York City and beyond, including views of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler building
Good to Know
- Wear comfortable shoes. Stiletto heels, steel toe boots, sports cleats and other footwear that can damage mirrored flooring are not permitted
- If visiting during the day, bring sunglasses as the space can be very bright
- Outside food and beverage, smoking or e-cigarettes, large packages, suitcases, or weapons of any kind will not be permitted beyond the security checkpoint
- The first available restrooms are not accessible until Guests reach the first floor, about 15 minutes into the visit. Please plan accordingly
- Guests with strollers are welcome to visit SUMMIT, however, they must be able to fold up the strollers for access to the elevators and escalators
Description
Get ready to reconsider what is possible. A new reality awaits you at SUMMIT. Across three floors and three unique experiences, you’ll be challenged, inspired, and thrilled.
Extend the horizons of your imagination through mind-bending, multi-sensory installations produced by top artists, all while enjoying one of the best views in Manhattan.
On the top floor, soak up spectacular 360 views of New York City and beyond, including close-ups views of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building.
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- The entrance is located on the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal, below street level
- Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your selected timeslot
- Present your SUMMIT One Vanderbilt smartphone ticket at the entrance
- All SUMMIT tickets are timed. 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 (you may be asked to wait until the first possible open timeslot). Any late arrival will be accommodated based on availability and a rescheduling fee
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- No storage for personal items - large bags, large backpacks, and luggage not permitted
- Dress appropriately - to avoid unwanted exposure and slips/falls, we recommend wearing pants and flat shoes
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Cancellation Policy
- Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
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- Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date
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