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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is a completely new take on an observation deck. As well as the magnificent view of NYC, there's five multi-sensory installations occupying the top three floors of Midtown Manhattan’s tallest skyscraper. Opening in October 2021 to rave reviews, this remarkable attraction has been overwhelmed by visitor engagement, so much so our average visitation time is 90 minutes.

Designed by Kenzo Digital, floors 91 and 92 offer the experience Transcendence; as every surface is mirrored it allows the stunning view to be reflected into the space.

Affinity is a room full of floating orbs which at night change colour in tune with our light-show whilst Levitation, for the daring, offers two transparent ledges to step onto high above Madison Avenue.

Our gallery area currently displays an art installation by the Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama called Reflections, a multitude of sculptures covering the floor space is designed to do just that - reflect. Unity is where we become one; through the very latest in technology, our guests become part of the exhibition and can marvel as your 3D face capture is transformed into a cloud in a mesmerizing, infinite cloudscape display on a giant screen.

On the 93rd floor we have a café / bar with indoor and outdoor seating areas serving light fare as well as coffee & cocktails. A daytime experience is completely different to nighttime when we have a light-show from the hundreds of thousands of LED lights we have behind every mirror. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is the in-place to be and to be seen!

Location: 45 East 42ndStreet, New York, NY 10017

Experience Includes

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  • General admission to all three floors of SUMMIT
  • AIR: animmersive art experience that mixes transparency & reflectivity –an Instagram dream
  • REFLECT: a beautiful art installation by famous artist Yayoi Kusama.
  • LEVITATION: two transparent glass enclosed skyboxes extending from SUMMIT –feel the bustle and hustle from 1,070feet (325 meters) above the street
  • Access to Après, an exclusive food and cocktail concept by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Events
  • Guaranteed entry on your chosen date and time
  • Print your tickets in advance or simply present on your smart phone for instant access
  • BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE - our SUMMIT Tickets can be cancelled with a full refund

Departs

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is open daily, year round.

Departure location

The entrance to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is located on the Main Concourse Level of Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal, inside Vanderbilt Passage.

Additional information

Directions

The entrance to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is located on the Main Concourse Level of Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal, inside Vanderbilt Passage.

Street-level access is located at 45 East 42nd Street, between Vanderbilt and Madison Avenues.

The nearest subway lines are the 4, 5, 6, 7, and Shuttle at Grand Central, 42nd Street.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is also convenient to NYC bus service via the M101, M102, M103, M1, M2, M3, M4, Q32, and M42.

Metro North trains on the Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven lines arrive at Grand Central Terminal from the surrounding suburbs for easy access.

Nearby parking garages for private vehicles are available in the area for an additional charge. Rates, hours, and space availability may vary. A nearby Access-a-Ride Paratransit Service drop off and pick-up location is on the corner of East 43rd Street and Lexington Avenue.

Terms & Conditions

  • To help control capacity, all guests must pre-book a time slot before visiting the SUMMIT. Your SUMMIT ticket guarantees entry for the selected date and time.
  • Your gate-ready SUMMIT ticket will enable you to move directly past the ticketing and voucher redemption queue. However, you will still need to join the line for the elevator and mandatory security check.
  • Cancellation Policy: Tickets can be cancelled for free up to 72 hours before your selected date/time.