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Edge NYC

30 Hudson Yards · New York, NY

Why you should go…

Edge is an indoor-to-outdoor observation deck at 30 Hudson Yards in Manhattan that combines immersive art installations with an outdoor sky deck roughly 1,131 feet above the street. It is billed as the highest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere and includes a glass floor and outward-angled glass walls for 360-degree skyline views. General admission tickets typically start around $34 to $39 per adult.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

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