Edge NYC Observation Deck: Glass floor 1,100 feet above Manhattan

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Duration1h 30m

GroupUp to 14

Mobile ticketAccepted

Step onto glass suspended over Manhattan, then walk through light and reflection before the 360° views.

Edge NYC is an immersive observation deck at Hudson Yards combining interactive indoor installations with the highest outdoor sky deck in New York City, 1,100 feet above Manhattan. Your visit starts on Level 4 with three featured installations (Pulse, Crystal Cave, and Infinite City) each using light, reflection and sound to transform how you see the skyline. Level 100 holds the glass floor platform and angled glass walls where the city spreads 360° below you, from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty. Prebook your ticket to guarantee entry. Options range from flexible anytime admission to skip-the-line and sunset VIP access. Most visitors spend 1–2 hours total, and the experience works in any weather since it combines indoor and outdoor areas.

1h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Edge Observation Deck and Exhibits

Enter Level 4 at Hudson Yards
Explore interactive indoor installations
Experience Pulse light and sound
Visit Crystal Cave reflections
See Infinite City mirrored structures
Ascend to Level 100 outdoor sky deck
Enjoy 360° views of NYC skyline
Step onto glass floor platform
Lean over angled glass walls

The Experience

Edge starts indoors on Level 4, where three immersive installations prepare you for the height. Pulse surrounds you with electric color and sound that distills the city's energy. Crystal Cave uses shifting light and reflective surfaces to remake the skyline into ever-changing perspectives. Infinite City mirrors and light transform the view into something multi-dimensional. These aren't passive displays. They're built around what you do: you move through them, lean into the light, watch the reflections shift as you change position. The installations take up the first part of your visit and work regardless of weather outside.

Then you take the elevator to Level 100, where the outdoor sky deck opens up. The glass floor platform is the signature moment. You step directly onto glass with nothing between you and the 1,100 feet below, the city visible straight down. Angled glass walls let you lean out without a barrier, and the 360° views run from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty to the outer boroughs. The Skyline Bar & Café sits here too if you want to pause with a drink. You choose how much of the thrilling elements you engage with. The glass floor is optional, and there's plenty of solid ground to stand on while taking in the same views.

Timing matters for the crowd: morning and early afternoon are quieter, sunset is the busiest and most vibrant. Prebook to skip the line at entry, or choose flexible admission if your schedule isn't fixed. Children from age 6 are welcome, and the space is fully wheelchair accessible. Plan for 1–2 hours total, though you can move through faster or linger longer depending on how much time you spend with each installation and view.

What’s included

Admission to Edge's immersive installations (Pulse, Crystal Cave, and Infinite City).
access to Level 100 outdoor sky deck with 360° views of the NYC skyline.
glass floor platform and angled glass walls.
Skyline Bar & Café access.
timed or flexible entry depending on your ticket option.
all areas fully wheelchair accessible.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Edge Hudson Yards Observation Deck

Is this one for you?Book timed entry if you want to skip the line and know exactly when you'll arrive. Choose flexible admission if your schedule is loose. Morning and early afternoon visits are quieter, while sunset draws crowds but offers the most vibrant light. Pick based on whether you prefer fewer people or the most dramatic views.