SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: Entry Ticket at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

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An immersive experience atop Midtown Manhattan's tallest commercial skyscraper

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Visitors give Summit One Vanderbilt roughly 4.8 / 5, praising its mirror-filled art spaces, glass skyboxes, and rapid QR entry for sunset-to-night skyline views; a few note the reflective floors can feel dizzying, so consider skip-the-line tickets and flats shoes if you’re prone to vertigo.

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is New York's most interactive observation experience, combining panoramic city views with large-scale art installations across 65,000 square feet of space. Located 1,200 feet above street level in Midtown Manhattan, this multi-sensory attraction spans four floors directly connected to Grand Central Terminal. Your ticket includes access to the Air installation with its mirrored surfaces and infinite reflections of the Manhattan skyline, plus two glass-bottomed skyboxes suspended 1,100 feet above Madison Avenue.

The outdoor terrace provides wrap-around views extending up to 80 miles on clear days, with direct sightlines to the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building. Unlike traditional observation decks, SUMMIT features interactive digital art created by Kenzo Digital that transforms throughout the day. The reflective floors and mirrored rooms create unlimited photo opportunities, making this the most Instagram-friendly viewing experience in the city.

Highlights

Air installation with infinite mirrored reflections and interactive digital art
Two glass-bottomed Levitation skyboxes 1,100 feet above Madison Avenue
Outdoor terrace with 360-degree views of Manhattan and beyond
Direct views of the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, and One World Trade Center
Après Nordic-style café with cocktails and light bites
Mobile ticket entry with instant confirmation

Plan Your Visit to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt opens daily from 9 AM to midnight, with last entry at 10:30 PM. Sunset time slots are most popular as you can experience both daylight and illuminated nighttime views in one visit. Weekday mornings typically have shorter queues and smaller crowds. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours to fully explore all installations, take photos in the glass skyboxes, and enjoy the outdoor terrace.

The entrance is located under Vanderbilt Avenue - enter through the transit hall inside Grand Central Terminal or use the doors next to TD Bank. SUMMIT is not accessible through the main lobby of One Vanderbilt. Wear comfortable flat shoes as stiletto heels and sports cleats are not permitted on the glass and mirrored surfaces. Consider pants or shorts rather than skirts due to the reflective floors.

For the complete Manhattan viewing experience, pair your SUMMIT visit with Edge at Hudson Yards tickets for the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, or explore classic Central Park perspectives with Top of the Rock observation deck tickets. Both locations offer different vantage points that complement SUMMIT's unique art-meets-views concept.

Why you'll love it

Visit the tallest commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan
Immersive multi-level experience high above New York City
Panoramic views across the Manhattan skyline and beyond
Located at One Vanderbilt, steps from Grand Central Terminal

What's included

Access to three floors of SUMMIT
Air: An immersive art experience that mixes transparency and reflectivity – an Instagram dream
Reflect: A beautiful art installation by famous artist Yayoi Kusama
Levitation: A thrilling moment 1,000 feet above Madison
Spectacular 360 views of New York City and beyond, including views of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler building

Good to know

Age suitability: Suitable for all ages
Opening hours: Mon-Sun09:00-00:00
Know before you go: Entrance Location
The entrance is located under Vanderbilt Avenue. Enter through the transit hall inside Grand Central Terminal or use the doors next to TD Bank on Vanderbilt Avenue. SUMMIT is not accessible through the main lobby of One Vanderbilt.
What to Bring
Mobile ticket on your phone (instant confirmation), valid photo ID for adults, camera or smartphone for photos. Sunglasses are recommended due to natural light throughout the space (complimentary disposable sunglasses are provided).
What to Wear
Wear pants or shorts rather than skirts or dresses due to the mirrored and glass floors. Comfortable flat shoes are strongly recommended. Stiletto heels, steel-toed boots, and sports cleats are not permitted as they can damage surfaces.
What's Not Allowed
Large bags and backpacks are discouraged, outside food and drink (Après café serves refreshments on-site), professional camera equipment including tripods.
Important Notes
Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children 5 and under enter free but still require a ticket. There is no bag storage on-site, so plan accordingly. Strollers must be collapsible.
Accessibility
SUMMIT is fully wheelchair accessible with accessible elevators throughout. Service animals are welcome.
Getting There
By subway: Grand Central-42nd Street station (4, 5, 6, 7, S trains). By bus: M101, M102, M103, M42 crosstown. By car: Nearby parking garages available but not affiliated with SUMMIT.
Visitor guidelines: Child Policy: Guests 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All guests 6 and older must have their own tickets.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation is possible up to 48 hours prior to your entry time.
Exclusions: Ascent glass elevators and food and drink from Après are not included in the ticket price.
Entry: The last entry is at 10:30 PM, one and a half hours before closing
Please Note: The entrance to the Summit is located under the iconic Vanderbilt Avenue. Visitors can enter through the transit hall in Grand Central Terminal or use the doors next to TD Bank located in One Vanderbilt. The SUMMIT is not accessible through the main lobby of One Vanderbilt.
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your experience begins.