People flock to One World Observatory for the incredible views but it offers much more than that. It provides an educational experience of a landmark and historical space with deep roots and significance to the city. It also offers world-class dining and much more.
Here are just a few reasons why One World Observatory is a must-see spot for tourists and locals alike. Be sure to secure your spot and get tickets to this unforgettable experience!
1. The Views (of course)
One World Observatory is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. See sights over 100 stories from the street. Take in 360-degree views surrounding you as you go up to floors 100 and 102 in 47 seconds! On a clear day, you can see 50 miles out. Elevate your senses as you’re high up with the clouds!
2. The Historical Tours & Legacy
Learn about the World Trade Center here and the Twin Towers that once stood in its place. For tourists, it’s an attraction. For born and bred New Yorkers it’s bittersweet, but we get to honor the memory of the towers as we stand in a beautiful structure that has been rebuilt and a city that continues to thrive!
Tour guides offer educational shows and are on standby to share information on landmarks, NYC history, and more. Even when you step into the elevators it shows a time-lapse of a much older NYC skyline to the present day. From beginning to end One World Observatory is an ode to the city!
3. The Restaurant
This is the only observatory with a restaurant and you can dine on the 101st floor! There aren’t many places in the city where you can dine sky-high. The lux experience includes small plates such as old-fashioned maple chicken wings (a favorite of ours), tempura cauliflower with togarashi and hot honey, little neck clams in a coconut saffron broth just to name a few! You can also dig into main courses and a variety of desserts as well!
There are also signature cocktails with a NYC twist. Try “The A Train” which has Suntory Haku Vodka, Aperol, passion fruit, and agave. The “Central Park Ramble” has Stolichnaya Vanilla Vodka, coconut water, strawberry, cranberry and lemon. There’s a wide selection of delectable drinks!
4. The Downtown Manhattan Location
Located on 285 Fulton Street in Lower Manhattan, One World is steps from a variety of shops and eats, it’s also close to the seaport! It is part of the World Trade Center complex, which is near the World Trade Center Memorial and Museum and Brookfield Place. [There’s also ferry access to and from Jersey nearby.]
The easiest way to reach this One World Observatory is by subway. You can hop onto the A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, or 5 train going to Fulton Street Station or the E train to World Trade Center Station. You can also take the PATH train that stops at the World Trade Center Transportation Hub.
5. VIP & All Inclusive Packages
There are a bunch of ticket packages to choose from. The VIP tour bundle allows priority entry, admission, and a $5 voucher to put toward the One World shop or restaurant. Grab a friend and enjoy the Happy Hour package which includes a drink, appetizer, and entry per person. The all-inclusive package has everything the VIP package has as well as a digital skyline guide.
*For active and retired military as well as first responders there is also a discount for regular admission.