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Hudson Yards, New York, NY

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Hudson Yards

20 Hudson Yards, at 10th Ave and W 33rd St · New York, NY

Why you should go…

Hudson Yards is a 28-acre neighborhood built on a platform above the West Side Yard, where Long Island Rail Road trains still park. The public square and gardens are free to walk and surround Vessel, a 16-story structure of interlocking staircases by Thomas Heatherwick. The Shops fill seven stories with about 100 stores and 20 restaurants. Edge, the outdoor observation deck on the 100th floor of 30 Hudson Yards, and Vessel both need paid tickets.

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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?

The closest stops to Hudson Yards, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
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    Vessel

    Under $25

    Climb the copper-clad honeycomb of staircases at Hudson Yards for views of the city and the Hudson River.

    Right next doorMore like this

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    Edge NYC

    $25–$50

    An indoor-to-outdoor observation experience at Hudson Yards with the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere.

    Steps awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    The High Line

    Free

    An elevated freight rail line reborn as a garden-lined park floating over Manhattan's West Side, with art and city views.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Theatre & Events
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    Madison Square Garden

    $25–$50

    Catch Knicks basketball, Rangers hockey or a major concert in the arena that sits on top of Penn Station in Midtown.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Tours
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    Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

    $25–$50

    The classic NYC boat tour, cruise past the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and skyline with live narration.

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

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    New York Public Library

    Free

    Walk past the marble lions Patience and Fortitude to see the Rose Main Reading Room and a free exhibition of library treasures.

    1.1 mi awayMore like this