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Flatiron Building
175 Fifth Ave · New York, NY
Why you should go…
The Flatiron Building fills a triangular block where Broadway crosses Fifth Avenue, with its narrow northern tip facing 23rd Street. Designed by Daniel Burnham and opened in 1902, it rises 22 stories and 307 feet behind a facade of limestone and glazed terra cotta, and its tip is only 6.5 feet wide. It is a New York City landmark and a National Historic Landmark. Its upper floors are being converted to condominiums, so you take it in from the street and the nearby plazas.
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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.
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