One World Observatory
Financial District4.6sample rating
About One World Observatory
One World Observatory sits 1,268 feet above Lower Manhattan inside One World Trade Center. Sky Pod elevators climb in under 60 seconds while screens trace 500 years of the city's growth, opening onto floor-to-ceiling glass with views across the harbour, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn skyline.
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Why visit
Highest viewpoint in the Western Hemisphere, with sweeping harbour views and a striking elevator ascent.
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Best time to visit
Clear mornings offer the longest sightlines out to the harbour and New Jersey.
Recommended duration
Allow about 1.5 hours (90 minutes).
Opening hours
- Every day
- 09:00-21:00
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Location
117 West St, New York, NY 10007
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Nearby restaurants
Nathan's Famous
Hot dogs · $ · Brooklyn
Randazzo's Clam Bar
Seafood · $$ · Brooklyn
Defonte's Sandwich Shop
Sandwiches · $ · Brooklyn
Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain
Ice cream · $ · Brooklyn
Zum Stammtisch
German · $$ · Queens
Pye Boat Noodle
Thai · $ · Queens
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