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A multi-floor observation experience above Grand Central where mirrored rooms and art installations surround kids with reflections of the skyline. Visitors can also take Ascent, an all-glass elevator that climbs the outside of the tower.
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| Monday | 8 AM – 12 AM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 12 AM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 12 AM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 12 AM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 12 AM |
| Sunday | 8 AM – 12 AM |
Open daily 8am–midnight; last entry 10:30pm
Timed tickets; see site for current pricing
Open daily. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
Timed tickets; see site for current pricing
Sunday: 8 AM–12 AM · Monday: 8 AM–12 AM · Tuesday: 8 AM–12 AM · Wednesday: 8 AM–12 AM · Thursday: 8 AM–12 AM · Friday: 8 AM–12 AM · Saturday: 8 AM–12 AM. Open daily 8am–midnight; last entry 10:30pm
45 E 42nd St (entrance via Grand Central Main Concourse), 10017, in Midtown, Manhattan.
Yes. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: summitov.com.
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