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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket
- Duration1 hour – 3 hours
- GroupShared tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
About this activity
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.
Upgrade to, SUMMIT Ascent tickets for the complete SUMMIT Experience plus access to SUMMIT’s most thrilling add-on! With Ascent, Guests will step into an all-glass exterior elevator that travels 12 stories up the side of One Vanderbilt, reaching the highest viewing point in Midtown Manhattan at 1,210 feet (364 meters.)
If Ascent is not operating on the day and time of your visit, you will still experience all 3 floors of SUMMIT and will receive a $24 refund for the Ascent portion of your ticket.
What to expect
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
45 E 42nd St, Entrance Located On The Main Concourse Of Grand Central Terminal, New York City, New York, 10017-5408, United States
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. Upgrade to enhance your experience with Ascent, which offers unobstructed, floor-to-ceiling views as the elevator ascends outside the building, delivering an unforgettable perspective of the skyline.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
End / drop-off
This activity ends back at the starting point.
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Redemption
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
What's included
Included
- ASCENT (exterior glass elevators experience) - SUMMIT Ascent Ticket Only
- LEVITATION: two transparent glass enclosed skyboxes extending from SUMMIT
- All indoor immersive art experiences
- Admission to all 3 floors of SUMMIT
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 14 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Youth (6–12), Adult (13–99)
Additional information
- 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 shoes. 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 possibly a fee
- If your ticket includes the upgrade to Ascent, if it is not operating on the day and time of your visit, you will still experience all 3 floors of SUMMIT and will receive a $24 refund for the Ascent portion of your ticket.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Manual
- Tickets
- One per traveler
- Local time zone
- America/New_York
- Product code
- 77354P1
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.5/ 55,898 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (2,457) and Tripadvisor (3,441).
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