City Climb at Hudson Yards

City Climb at Hudson Yards

City Climb, the highest open-air building ascent in the world, is a new and iconic thrill experience, unlike anything in New York City. Located above Edge, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, City Climb provides guests with the adventure of a lifetime and exceeds the most rigorous international safety and security standards. Led by trained guides, small groups of City Climb guests traverse a series of open-air platforms and stairs along the perimeter crown of 30 Hudson Yards, a nearly 1,300-foot tall skyscraper. Following a comprehensive safety briefing, Climbers are fitted with specially designed safety harnesses and secured into the course by City Climb Guides via two cables attached to a trolley that seamlessly move with the Climber throughout the entire journey. With no obstructions along City Climb’s exterior perimeter, at various points throughout the experience, willing guests can look down upon New York City and lean out across the building’s open edges with nothing but air and breathtaking views beneath them. Offering guests never before seen skyline views, City Climb is an aerial adventure unlike any other. The experience culminates with a celebratory award and a victory lap of Edge’s indoor/ outdoor viewing areas where guests can enjoy a toast in the sky at our champagne bar or café, or visit our outdoor glass-floor experience, angled glass walls, and skyline steps. City Climb is located atop Edge, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere • Visitors can experience its indoor and outdoor 360-degree viewing area with thrilling glass-floor, angled glass walls, and outdoor skyline steps, and enjoy a toast in the sky with a glass of champagne • Visitors to Edge can look up to see the Climbers leaning out over the Summit above them • One level above Edge on the 101st floor is Peak, a stunning restaurant, bar, and event space operated by hospitality group RHC

Rise NY

RiseNY pairs museum-style galleries with an amusement park-quality ride. Discover how NYC’s pop culture evolution helped shape Music, Fashion, TV, Theater, and more in each dedicated gallery. Then, board an extraordinary elevator experience that transports you to a spectacular virtual soaring ride! Feel the rush of wind in your hair as you “fly” over the world’s most stunning skyline. Swing your feet over the changing leaves of autumn in Central Park. Dash over Yankee Stadium and the Brooklyn Bridge. Inhale the fresh pine scents of NYC’s iconic holiday season for the most exhilarating midnight view (not to mention, the best seats in the house) of the Times Square Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve! Soar to New (York) heights with RiseNY.

Summit One Vanderbilt

Summit One Vanderbilt blends elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill to take the concept of “observation deck” to entirely new heights. There are several Viewing packages to choose from for your group.

You enter Summit One Vanderbilt on level B1 where a team member will help you prepare for your experience. On the 91st-floor Observation Deck, you begin your journey with the spectacular opening to the immersive Air exhibit by Kenzo Digital. Then meditate in an art installation by the renowned artist Yayoi Kusama. Continue through Air as you become surrounded in a world of floating orbs. On the 92nd Observation Floor experience Transcendence 1 from above, taking your perspective to a new level. Stand in a glass-bottomed ledge extending 1,100 feet over Madison Avenue. Take center stage in this one-of-a-kind, personalized digital experience. Finally on the 93rd Floor, have a bite and a drink in the Nordic-themed café. Enjoy open-air terrace views of Manhattan and beyond. Finally, Soar in the world’s largest glass-bottomed exterior elevator.

One World Observatory

One World Observatory sits atop what is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, One World Trade Center. The skyscraper rises 1,776-feet above Manhattan. One World Observatory, which includes a 360-degree walkway and three-story observatory, is perched at 1,250-feet.

The views are magnificent and overpowering, as visitors can see landmarks, waterways, and the majestic and always promising skyline. Look towards the invitingly soothing horizon, pick out the many green parks that dot the cement and steel framework of the City, and gaze at the far-reaching waters that surround the island.

The One World Observatory experience begins as soon as you enter the lobby. Prior boarding the express glass elevators that will take you to the observatory in less than 60 seconds, you’ll discover how One World Trade Center was developed and what it took to plan and construct the awe-inspiring building. Plus, you’ll learn some very impressive stats and get some interesting specs concerning the structure.

Visit One World Observatory for the preeminent skyscraping experience in the Western Hemisphere. Special group rates are available for this unique experience.
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Times Square

When you think of the New York City, you think of Times Square—the crossroads of the world. They say if you stand in Times Square for one hour you’re bound to see someone you know, no matter where you’re from. Whether or not that’s true, it’s a good indication of just how busy this major intersection is. If you’re looking for discount theatre tickets, special holiday events or the Times Square Visitor Center, you find them all right there. The hustle and bustle that defines the Big Apple is right there. Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center to see the Waterford Crystal New Year’s Eve Ball on display.

Exciting times are ahead for the square. In 2012 construction will start on the $27 million redesign of the pedestrian plazas between 42nd and 47th Streets with the objective of making the area more user-friendly to New Yorkers and visitors alike. It is anticipated that the renovation will be finished in 2014.

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Staten Island Ferry

The Staten Island Ferry provides free transportation between Staten Island and Manhattan. During the workweek, the ferry transports 60,000 passengers per day and 20 million per year.

The free five-mile trip on the Staten Island Ferry last 25 minutes, but it affords passengers some spectacular views of Manhattan as well as the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Because of this, many visitors to New York take a round trip on the ferry. There are over about 55 trips daily from Manhattan to Staten Island and 55 more back to Manhattan.

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Liberty Helicopter Sightseeing Tours

liberty-helicopters_logo If you’d like to get a bird’s eye view of the city and its environs, then Liberty Helicopter, Sightseeing Tours are a perfect way to do just that. With a fleet of 10 topflight helicopters and an impeccable safety record, the tour service provides customers with various options. Take the New York, New York Tourto get acquainted with each of the five boroughs that comprise this diverse city, or soar in The Big Apple Tourto garner spectacular views of the some of the city’s iconic landmarks. There’s even a special Romance/VIP Tour. Fly up, up and away to see New York in a way you never have before.

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Top of the Rock

The Top of the Rock offers visitors a spectacular 360-degree view of the city. The indoor decks on the 67th and 69th floors and outdoor observation deck on the 70th floor provide unobstructed views of the entire region, from the amazing city skyline to the lush green carpet of Central Park. Group rates are available for those who plan ahead. You’ll feel as if you’re at the top of the world when you’re at the Top of the Rock.

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Spirit of New York Cruises

THE MOST ENTERTAINING WAY TO SEE AND EXPERIENCE NEW YORK.

The Spirit of New York on New York Harbor delivers the most entertaining and unique combination of dining, dancing, entertainment and spectacular views. Cruising year-round from Chelsea Piers, the Spirit of New York offers Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, Cocktail, Moonlight Cruises and much more!

LET THE SPIRIT MOVE YOU.

Grand buffets. Breathtaking views of New York from the Hudson River. DJs playing Top 40 hits. And an amazing wait staff singing show-stopping favorites. All included for one price. For your next special occasion or just a unique way to get out on the water in New York, come aboard today!

THE BEST SIGHTS OF NEW YORK ARE FROM THE WATER.

The Spirit of New York will deliver all of New York Harbor to your tableside. Get up-close to the Statue of Liberty. Cruise under the breath-taking Brooklyn Bridge. Admire the South Street Seaport and the Financial District. No other place in New York will show you the city like this.

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Manhattan by Sail

The folks at Manhattan by Sail know that there is nothing else in the world like sailing. Manhattan by Sail offers its customers a unique experience when they board one of their schooners. Take the Shearwater, an 80-foot, 48-passenger that is New York’s only designated floating landmark, and you’ll feel as if you’re transported back to the era of the Great Gatsby. Or sail on the Clipper City, a 144-foot steel replica of the 19th century schooners that helped make America run effectively and efficiently. You’ll sail the harbor, enjoying wonderful views of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and the majestic Manhattan skyline. Special charters and catering options are available. Tours start in April and run through the fall.

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Empire State Building

Part of the majestic Manhattan skyline for 80 years, the 102-story Empire State Building stands over 1,200 feet and is the second tallest building in Manhattan. Visitors may enjoy spectacular views from both the 86th floor and 102nd floor observatories. Be sure to include the exhibit on the 80th floor that celebrates the engineering and construction feats of the Empire State Building’s architects, builders, and laborers.

Express tickets are available, for a higher price, if you don’t want to stand in line for the elevator. If you haven’t been to the Empire State Building, the views from its upper floors are an essential part of the prototypical NYC experience.

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Beast Speedboat Ride

Hold onto your hats because for 30 fun-filled minutes! The Beast leaves all others in its wake as the Captain takes this custom-built 70-foot offshore racing powerboat up to 45 mph on a ride down to the Statue of Liberty. (Children must be 40”/100cm.)

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Sightseeing cruises, Beast Rides and special adventures are all offered by Circle Line Sightseeing.
Spend three hours circumnavigating the Island of Manhattan, relishing the sites and sounds of the
waterway and the city. Or take a 75-minute cruise to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the World
Financial Center.
If you’d rather a thrill ride, during the summer you can climb aboard the Circle Line Sightseeing Beast
Ride. You’ll whip through the waters that encircle the island.
A variety of special cruises are offered throughout the year, such as the annual Oktoberfest, New
Year’s Eve Fireworks, and the Phantom’s Halloween Masquerade Cruise. Be sure to check Circle Line
Sightseeing often—there’s a lot to do and see on Circle Line Sightseeing.

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