Magnificent view of the statue of liberty, midtown, governor island, and brooklyn. The enclosed environment makes it amenable for all kinds of weather. A iPad self-guided tour offers the kids friendly touch. We spent 4 hours (restaurant and observatory) to enjoy the day, sunset, and night view. Totally worth the time and money for those who like slow traveling.

Since this is the only observation deck in Lower Manhattan, it offers much different views than the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, and Hudson Yards. You get a great view of the Brooklyn Bridge and the New York Harbor (Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty) as well as a great panoramic view of Midtown Manhattan out in the distance.The elevator ride up is pretty cool, showing you how NYC grew and developed since colonial times.Because the observatory is enclosed, it is a great choice for visiting during the winter.

I want to say thank you to all the employees that work in the One WTC. The experience there was grate. This was my second time in the building, and I enjoyed that more than my first time. I reserved a table there for lunch time, and I was glad that I did it. The food and the service was grate. My waitress ANDREA was really professional and nice person. She was so sweet and aware of everything that I need it. The food was really good testing, and the presentation of each dish was grate, please my compliment to the chef. In general my experience there since the check in the Security check point until I left the building was grate. Thanks to everyone for this memorable moment for my stay n New York,. David

Amazing and breathtaking views. Definitely something to do if you are in NY. Be sure to go on a clear day.The elevator can give a mini thrill.

The entire experience is amazing. You get really pretty views of the city from all the directions. I have been to the Top of the Rock and that was also beautiful but this gives you clear views of the Liberty Island and Jersey City along with Manhattan. Some tips -1. Buy your tickets online. They are cheaper.2. Try to do this early in the morning on a sunny day.3. The elevator up shows a good history of the citys architecture. Try to stand in the middle so you can look at all sides.4. The hourly shows are pretty good with good insight about the city. Try and attend at least one of them.5. They show you a movie just before you enter the observatory. Keep your cameras ready because the screens will come up after the movie to give you an absolutely beautiful first glance of the city.

Not bad, but nothing really earth shattering either. The best part is the modern speedy elevator which takes you up in just under 1 min - i was impressed. Nice city view - much more exciting than the Empire State Building. However, its certainly a tourist trap. The whole thing is not a cheap experience for sure and not really worth $50 per person plus tax! Sorry, just my opinion.

Worth visiting with kids. They will enjoy the space. We can enjoy the breathtaking views. Learn some history too.

Its amazing.The whole show is amazing.It starts with a very impressive elevator ride, followed by amazing views at the top with occasional story telling.Now this place can be divided into two parts.One world observatory is amazing. Go on top have some amazing views, and do things.Second is the memorial.On the bottom, just enjoy the vibes.Its feels really good.US has done an amazing job in turning something horrendous into something inspiring.So when you are at the bottom of the building, enjoy the wind chiming the trees.

Beautiful New York City ️I went to see the sunset at the very first day of my NY trip. I still remember the lights of the city and will miss this city forever. The highest building in NYC means what to you ? You should check a sunset clock and will see the different views by single minute! The city is beautiful.

This is a must for anyone visiting New York, great looking building and the views are simply amazing. The lift is fast so anyone not so good with heights is up in only a few seconds. Lift entertainment too as well as an opening video about the tower and how it was build before the grand reveal! Amazing views, cafe and a bar too! Gift shop was pricey but what the hell! Very humbling to look down at where the two twin towers once stood. Great experience!

Stunning views of the city. This is the right time to go, not a lot of people there.

Great place to eat and grab some drinks. Service was good.

Must See NYC best observatory!!! It all starts with an Elevator ride to the top, reaching 102Stories in 47 seconds. As you reach the top through the SKYPOD you see NY transformation as they tell the amazing story since the beginning to our present time. At the top of one of the tallest buildings in the world. You can see a 360* observatory. You can admire all landscape, (Interactive guide to city, if you wish. Don’t think it is necessary). And can’t miss grabbing something to eat and a drink with the best view!!! We purchased our tickets at the moment. It is really important to choose a day with good weather and visibility. If not the experience will obviously not be very good.

Certainly one of New York Citys most iconic and meaningful attractions.The elevator ride alone is an incredibly enjoyable, historically immersive 60 second simulation experience. It provides a sense of time travel by incorporating large format media display images of New York City through the years.Once inside the beautifully designed observatory, the 360° panoramic vistas are incomparable. The various exhibits are both informative and interesting.One of the most fascinating highlights is the sky portal; a 14-foot wide circular glass floor, incorporating real-time footage of the streets 100 stories below.

Wow, I mean what can I say? This place was so humbling, and as an American who remembers going through the changes after 9/11 it was so touching. I dont think the expedited pass is worthwhile honestly, we only had to wait 15 minutes to go up, everything seems to flow quite smoothly. From what others told me, the daytime view is better than night time, because you can see the beautiful ocean. I will recommend sunset 100%. Go up about 45 minutes before sunset

One World Observatory - Truly a world of it’s own.The best thing is to buy the One Dine Resturant tickets. It includes a Prix Fixe Dinning with admission tickets included. Make sure you get Priority check-in (entrance), and priority exit. This eliminates staying on a long line if its crowded. Service was amazing, waiters were amazing and attentive (not the annoying type neither), and of course the view while having a great meal was enjoyable. Food portions are big and generous and will fill you up. After your meal, you’re able to stay and keep enjoying the view and taking pictures. One of the coolest thing was the elevator ride going up the building and going back down when you finish. The overall experience was amazing. Definitely worth visiting the tallest building in NYC.

One of my bucket list completed. I went to the observatory with my family and friends. It was heavily crowded and I got my ticket for 6 PM EST though I purchased around 2 PM EST. There is queue for security but in 20 minutes it cleared. The elevator riding was amazing and very nice presentation on the timelines. The video at the top is a great experience, The way it explained and the final opening to the view was heart touching.The staffs were very friendly and the view is awesome, we spent around 2 hours enjoying the view 360 degree and took nice photos from different angles. It was not so crowded but you can find better place for your photography with some waiting. I have visited 3 times and i loved each time I go up.The elevator while returning also very nice and the elevator will take exact 60 seconds to up and 60 to down also. Quality time spent there and worth visiting once.

Beautiful view yet very expensive, a lot of the times youll also wait a long time in line, we got there a little before sunset but I would not suggest coming there at this time since there is a reflection on the windows and as you can see my photos they are not the best.. With that being said I think it is a really nice experience but not a must, if you want there are cheaper option but I havent visited those.

The attraction gets everyone attention at the first experience when you enter the lift. Then were all surprised with what Id call a gift! An extraordinary audio and visual experience at the beginning of the tour which input in our minds a huge WOW. Then, were free to be pleased with the spectacular view.

Great views of the city from the highest point!After contemplating for a good while whether to go to the One World or to the Empire State Building for the top views, settled for this one and it was so well worth it.. What I loved here -- This is easy to miss given you have whole of Manhattan to view from here.. but look out for the 9/11 Memorial.. it looks amazing from top!- The Empire State Building & Chrysler- The lift ride up to the 102nd floor.. which augmented the rise of Manhattan over all the decades.. its pretty awesome and keeps your mind off how high youre actually going in that lift!- Water views from top were stunning.. including Lady Liberty.. a speck but nevertheless- The guys who give a nice talk about New York.. pretty awesome!Overall, totally recommend.

My visit to One World Observatory was a great experience for me thanks to the good organization of the whole team / very clean, well organized and with very friendly staff / I was very pleased to hear a brief lecture by one of the employees and then enjoyed the breathtaking view. I shared my experience online with my children, thanks to a good internet connection. I was able to take wonderful pictures that would be a great memory from this place.Thanks for all that!

Breath taking views if Manhattan skyline. Overall a great experience. I would recommend going on a weekday if you want to fully enjoy it. Try going around sunset so you can enjoy day and night both views. Don’t take interactive iPad for viewing skyline, its total wastage if money, rather get a beer for that money.

I went up the One World Observatory on the evening of September 11 2019. It was busy and full of people but still well managed. The security scans at the bottom were quick. The elevator ride to the top was awesome and fast. We were kept entertained by the walls having vision of New York. I went up at 6pm in time for a beautiful sunset at 7.10pm. As it was also the anniversary of September 12, a Tribute in Light was also lit. It was very beautiful and sad at the same time. The gift shop at the top also had excellent products to buy. #letsguide

One should not miss the view from this observatory. The overall experience from elevator journey to observatory was excellent. Like the explanatory video in elevator while going up. Souvenirs quality also great.

Me and my wife came here on our honeymoon and we were blown away by the sheer elegance and beauty. We were also surprised to see a bar and restaurant up on the viewing decks. We ate there and had drinks while enjoying the view of our lives up to that point. The guided experience with the tablets and the beauty of the city made it our favorite destination.

The view was really spectacular definitely worth a visit. They had a really cool presentation I dont want to spoil it for you but I thought the entire experience was really well done. Definitely a five-star attraction. However they definitely did have, in my opinion, they had a lot of commercialization to try to get a few extra bucks out of you, by offering extra bells and whistles to the experience. We just bought the basic tickets. The extras were priority entry time, priority elevator line, augmented reality on iPads they provided that would show landmarks and give you expanded information on them, professional photos, there was also a bar, restaurant, and gift shop on the observation deck. My bother

Great experience all together. The view is great. The presentation is great. The best part is there is not limit as to how much time you can spend time. For example, in Chicago, for the observatory at Willis Tower, you get only 1 min to click photos and get out. But that is not the case here at the One World. You can stay for more time till you get a perfect picture. The only downside was that there were too many lights inside which caused reflections on the glass while trying to take pictures. The entire area should be a little dark with less lights pointed towards the glass windows.

Great place, you can see everything in Manhattan. You look everything from above and it’s beautiful. The price, not so good, you have to pay 38 dollar to climb there but worth it.! Great images.!

Great experience, the video in the lift is well made, the reveal was cool and the view of the city its amazing. Not bad prices for coffee and snacks. If you wanna miss the masses go first thing in the morning .

Gorgeous view!! would love to revisit to actually have more time to spend here, make sure to visit if you want to relax and not to be there in a hurry, needs better parking place if i may add.

Was a really neat experience. Views were amazing, facility was orderly and clean. Absolutely recommend paying the additional fee for the option to skip the ticket/security line. We immediately were able to get on an elevator to go up to the observatory level, and also skip the line to ride the elevator back down. Typically not into the touristy attractions, but this was definitely worth a visit at least once while youre in NYC. Please remember to be respectful while there, although beautiful and exciting, its also a symbol of the great loss our country experienced back in 2001.

Disclaimer: Apparently you get the best view of NYC.Definitely on my list of places to visit in apost-COVID world.

Stunning 360 views of the entire city. As a New Yorker, this was quite a magical experience. I recommend going 30/40 mins before sunset. That way you see the city during the day, a beautiful (hopefully!) sunset and the city light up. It’s absolutely breathtaking

It the talest observation deck in the lower part of manhatan and ofers sone sirious wievs. Very good and clean.

Awesome experience. Weren’t planning on doing it because it wasn’t included in our citypass, but we said there’s no way we could pass the opportunity up and paid to go up. Little over priced to check it out but if it were too cheap there would be too many people, catch 22. Amazing views of NYC from the top and loved it. Really crazy looking down to the ground of the World Trade Center and the fountains there now. I recommend this observatory to all travelers checking out that area of Manhattan.

FREAKING AMAZING!!! Totally worth the $39 to get in. You can also get a guided iPad tour for $10.The views are incredible, even the elevator ride has a special surprise for you.There is food and and a bar. Plus a gift shop.If you’re nearby visiting the 9/11 memorial you definitely want to give this some time. So worth it.

Beautiful building with magnificent view of the city bridges, 9-11 memorial and the ocean. Entered it with a 500 year walk through video in the elevator and was amazed when the view opened after a short video introduction was shown. A must-see attraction in NYC!

Family friendly place to checkout the Manhattan skyline and to see Manhattan from way up. The elevator ride was cool. Quick Tip: chew gum or move your jaw to avoid an ear ache because the elevator moves so fast that your ear will pop. Also, its worth the wait for the instructional show lectured by a guide. Theres lots to know about the trade center.

The Elevator-Show is done so extremely well and then after you left the ride up there you get the shiver when the courtains going up! I will never forget! I love you NYC!

I got to go with a friend Friday night after work since she works in the building, we got discounted tickets for $10.89 each. Awesome deal. You have to go through security check almost as vigorous as the airports. Then theres a walk way for you to ride the elevator, which shows you images of NYC throughout the years. Youre up to the 102 floor so fast. The observatory is 3 levels, with a bar and restaurant as well. Overall it was fun to see the city skylines. We also grabbed couple of drinks at the bar, stayed long enough to see the night view of the city as well, making it a complete experience. Would recommend

Where to begin... SO amazing! One World Observatory isn’t just an observation deck, it’s literally an entire immersive experience from start to finish. One of the most memorable things I have ever done. The build up is incredible and views astonishing.We purchased the express entry option and so glad we did because the security lines were huge. Only had to pay a little bit extra to skip that line and it was worth it. Get to the main experience faster! I’m definitely looking forward to visiting again since it’s been a few years. Strongly encourage everyone to go see the view from here at least once!

When you are in NY this one of this places you have to see. Befor visit buy tickets on line you will save time. OWO I visit in middle of September and I had really nice view. Go there only when The weather is OK, when its cloudy you will loose a chance to see nice views.

Truly incredible views. A possible wait in line, especially during peak hours, but they are really good at moving people in and out, and once youre at the top, you can stay as long as you want. Staff are friendly and enthusiastic, security is organized and efficient, and the building itself is really something to marvel at. There is no outdoor observation deck, only inside, but the vistas from the 102nd floor are arguably the best in New York. There is nowhere in Manhattan that lets you see the Midtown skyline from such a height, its really beautiful.

The One World Observatory is one of the iconic building of New York city standing at an height of 1776 feet ( 540 meter ) gives an incredible birds eye view of New York and New Jersey cities. The Elevators ride up was amazing and climbs 102 stories in just 47 seconds. Tourists can Enjoy the Panoramic view of Statue of Liberty, Hudson river, Manhattan bridge and many highrise Skyscrapers. You can also step in to the 14 feet wide glass Sky portal which gives an actual video footage of 1000 feet below streets.

Great views, my fourth time visiting. Love how its changed over the years. The picture with cards is from 2010 when it was still under construction . Watched it all build from the ground up . Highly recommend everyone experiences this. The memorial is so powerful to experience.

Magnificent view in the evening... It’s more beautiful at night than you visit in the day time...

Overall fantastic experience. We went on July 3rd at around 3pm. Was not overcrowded.The standard packages was in my opinion the best value. The other packages didnt really that much to the experience.Lines were short and we got up to the observation deck in about 20 mins but the wait was entertaining and felt faster than it was.Gift shop is of course pricey and the restaurant is nice.Great staff all around and that made the experience very enjoyable.

If you are Visiting NYC, this is one of the places you must Visit! The views are absolutely breathtaking, every part of visiting One World Observatory is amazing! I have been here twice, the first time during the day when it wasnt too busy, and the second time was in the evening and it can be extremely busy until the sun sets.

This may be my favourite of the New York high places. Its simply breath taking. The experience is excellent. Theres the usual security to go through, but the story of it being built is great to listen to and then theres a bit if a surprise (That I wont spoil!) before you go to the viewing areas.The viewing areas are stunning. you can see for miles. Right across the city, right scrubs the Hudson... just beautiful.I loved the Empire State for the building itself and its iconic nature, I loved the Top of the Rock for the views of famous landmarks, but this place was the most awe inspiring to me.

Great spot for 360 site seeing view of New York. It is also located by the 9-11 memorial. The only con is the prices they charge you for food and water. They would get more people if the price was no so high.

I went during the night and it was the smoothest thing ever. No line to get tickets and no line to get in. The 360 degree view was absolutely stunning. Of course it was because the freedom tower is the biggest building in the Western Hemisphere!

The most fabulous views of New York! State of the art elevators take you 100 floors up above this wonderful city. Not cheap, $43 including tax for a regular adult entry, but worth it as a one off!

Loved looking over New York on top of the One World Observatory. We did the tour which had plenty of information. I recommend looking up the sunset time and try going up there in day light, snap a couple of pictures.. hanging out and then taking more pictures at night time. Doing both makes this extra special. They have a cafe and bar at the top to keep you busy while you wait

This is a must see whether you live in or are just visiting NYC. The view is of course amazing, but the experience itself is even more spectacular. The presentations on the elevators are impressive. No spoilers, but the way you are introduced to the view after getting up there is stunning and touching really. This is particularly true if you come here right after visiting the 9-11 Memorial. It would be nice if you werent hit with upsells before being allowed to explore, but it wasnt overly annoying. This experience is well worth the price of admission.

Has to be seen to be believed. Stunning views across the NYC metro area. The lifts up and down are fantastic. Pay attention when youre in them, well worth it.

The view is great but it’s not the best in the city. Lines weren’t long, it was fairly easy and straight forward to access elevator ride is one of the best. One thing that annoyed me is that most of the way in is an attempt at an up sell they spend more time trying sell you useless garbage like an iPad tour. Rather than letting those in who realize they can look any of that up on their phone.

Excellent view of NYC it’s really cool just for the experience of being able to say you were in the tallest building in the US. Elevator ride is really cool with a time-lapse of how NYC developed. Only complaint is there was a couple of “stops” before getting to look around. Once was kind of a cool “unveiling” type presentation but then right after that was another presentation where they tried to sell ipads with extra info and at that point I was just ready to observe. Really great overall though, and definitely cool to be able to go into 1WTC.

360 degree view of New York, especially Manhattan. Not crowded on a Sunday afternoon. Entry experience was mixed, due to security measures as tight as an airport security check. The audiovisual show before entering the observatory was worth the few minutes. Inside the observatory, there is another 10 minutes show that goes over certain aspects of NY city. There is a small cafe, pub and a shop.

Was a great visit! We got a coupon from someone near the building that saved us money for VIP access. Highly recommended. Got front row to elevator access. The elevator ride up was a spectacle in itself. Great views of the city all around.

Amazing visibility! Its a large circle space, endless floor to ceiling windows, and you can see Brooklyn, Manhatten, New Jersy, and you go rounds, and round and round and cant stop watching. I want to be back at sunset. But I think Top of the rock still my favorite observation deck because you can see Central Park from there, and they have open deck.

An astonishing view over Manhattan. The standard ticket price is 38$, with that and after the quick elevator ride you’ll have a nice entry presentation and all the time you want to see a 360 degree view over Manhattan. In the observatory you’ll find a gift shop and a restaurant. As it happens in many other skyscrapers you’ll feel the building moving a little bit.

Had an amazing experience at One World Observatory - recommend a visit the the restaurant as well.

Loved it! The view was absolutely breathtaking! Ive been to the top of the rock before, loved it too, and although its kind of a similar thing - going on the top of the building for the best city views, its still a very different experience at the One World Observatory. Its indoors (unlike the deck at the Rockefeller center), but its also much higher. The view is also different since you are in lower Manhattan so you can see the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges on one side, and the whole Manhattan on the other. Its pricey ($35) but I think its worth it!

Such a great experience for a solo visitor, a family or group. I went with my family but would go solo. Great use of technology to give visitors an enhanced experience. The sightlines were amazing with 360 views of NYC and the surrounding area. Staff were attentive to questions and professional. There was a great 30 min knowledge share of the history and urban design of NYC called City Pulse (if I recall correctly)! Check it out!

Splendid view! NYC from 103rd floor... Upper bay region, midtown Manhattan, Brooklyn looks so different and a view that can only be seen in a movie and portraits can be experienced naked eyes.. Sundown was out of world.. must visit place for all ages. Commute is easy as multi subways pass by WTC, closest station is Fulton St where most downtown subs stops.

That’s the best place so far I have been to in New York, if we talk about huge buildings. The highest floor is 102 and it’s the largest building in New York .. you can see literally almost everything from there, the view is more than amazing and it’s breathtaking! I highly recommend this place for visiting if you are not afraid of hights. In my opinion it’s even better than both Empire State Building and Rockefeller Tower only because of the view, you feel like you are on top of the world. And even there is a restaurant on the last floor with amazing food and the food is not so expensive it’s totally worth it to eat there, it’s worth the price in other words! The customer service is great, too. You can even rent tablets from there to see different sights with information and history of how the sights are created and it’s only $10 or $15! Definitely it was a breathtaking experience for me!! I highly recommend it even more than anything!!!

Place to go while in New York. Reserve ahead.Take a virtual elevator up to the top while seeing the city of New York go to the future. Be presented with a eye opening view of the city. And then get another virtual ride down.One thing I wish is when they open the doors to the wide view of the city skyline, the workers there try to encourage the little kids up front. Our kids were blocked by tall people so they were unable to get that shock of the city opening.

I love love loved my experience there. Every employee is nice and very into their job. The view is phenomenal and would deft go back again.

Amazing building. The show at the beginning of how it was built is so good .It was not a good day to have a view as it was thick fog but we had this on the pass we had bought so did not cost any thing extra to going and experience the lift ride to the top .Great coffee bar .Glass floor if you want to walk across it .Good gift shop .All the staff very friendly and helpful.

Visiting the Observatory at the top of One World Trade is a new must-do when visiting New York. The views are breathtaking and the information provided in the observatory is very educational.Tips:1. Spring for the VIP tickets. They are only a little bit more expensive than general admission, and you don’t have to wait in line if you have them.2. Check the weather and visibility before you plan a visit. I’ve been twice, once on a cloudy day in which the clouds surrounded the building and blocked all views; once on a clear day, which was amazing.

This is an amazing experience and a must see for tourists. I grew up and live in NY and have been here multiple times with family and friends. I highly recommend it and make sure you spend a few hours here if you can. If you are not familiar with the surrounding landmarks and their history, I suggest renting the iPads. Not a place for small children.

Its one of the things I definitely recommend to my friends who are visiting New York as a must-do. The beauty of being high up there, as anyone can imagine, lies in the fact that things that used to feel so intense--whether its something positive or negative--suddenly look extremely trivial and light. And the impact is certainly stupefying when you have that experience in arguably the craziest and most hectic city on the planet. Dont ever miss out their mind-blowing elevator-ride visuals!

I’m a New Yorker and I took some out of town family here. It is awesome! I recommend purchasing tickets online prior to your visit.

This was the first multi story building that i visited on my first trip to New York. The experience was entirely different and super adventurous and breathtaking views are achieved from the 100th floor of this observatory, This was The first LEED certified building building that i ever visited and got to know about , this was build after the twin towers got destroyed and instead of two towers this time they built a single one. The view was mesmerising from the 100th floor and we are able to witness almost each and every part of New York from here not thoroughly but yeah coarse view is certain. And once it got dark the view was completely different this was for the first time i was out of India so yes, I am attaching a few photos along side by side to go through. We were also able to witness the STATUE of LIBERTY from over here .

Visit for a birds eye view of NYC. Great 360 views that you cannot get anywhere else in the city. I recommend visiting at least once because from street level one cannot get a good view of the area. I bought my ticket online 10 minutes before I walked into the building, and on a Sunday the line for the elevator was about a five minute wait. Being in the tallest building in the USA the elevator ride up is quicker than you might think. Once you exit the elevator there is a short presentation before entering the observatory. There is a reasonably fancy restaurant inside as well. Could be a nice place to bring a date, but the cost is likely to put a dent in your wallet. While the observatory has a timed entry, once in you can stay as long as you like. Just be courteous and dont put your hands all over the glass; it makes peoples photos of the city turn out blurry. I gave this 4 stars because the price was higher than I think it is worth. I have also visited the observatory of Taipei 101 and Hong Kongs International Commerce Center and I must say that One World Observatory was the most expensive yet had to least things to do in it.

Nice building. Security was quick. Unfortunately the video in the lifts were not working on the way up (some were working on the way down). Prices to get in to the observatory was very high compared to what you get for your money - in my case, a trip in a crowded, dark lift. For three adults and a child, we ended up paying something close to 130 dollars.Once up there you get a nice view of the city, and my 6yo liked looking down over the cars and buildings. It was quite cool being even higher up than the helicopters.They had a guy speaking about NY, and we were fortunate enough to hear him chat about the best pizza places in the city (pizza is life), as well as telling us some great food-related stories.Pricey food and pricey souvenirs were available for purchase at the top.

Quite simply fabulous! Thouroughly enjoyed our visit and we had a lovely lunch with spectacular views over the entire surrounding area. The staff were also amazing, super efficient and helpful. Cant recommend this enough and it was worth every penny.

Pretty nice view over NYC

It’s a bit expensive, but you get to see most of the city from up there. You can see buildings like the United Nations, Empire State Building, the strange AT&T building, etc. the elevator is also tells the history of New York. If you’re a tourist, you should come here.

Amazing views and easy to enter, even with a pass!Entry was easy, security swift. Theres a short walk to the elevators explaining the base of the building.The interactive elevator is amazing with a lot to take in.Once at the top you are put in front of the tourist trap green screen to have your photo taken.Then a brief presentation with a great surprise at the end!Once in the observatory you can roam around as much as you like and watch a free regular presentation with some interesting facts.As a regular visitor to the twin towers previously, I was a little disappointed theres hardly any mention of them but I get the idea of this being a forward looking attraction etc.

The view from 102 floors up is absolutely breathtaking! You can see every part of NYC and parts of NJ. The elevator ride up is very cool with the walls being video displays. You could spend hours up here. I do wish the glass was positioned better so it is not so reflective making it a little tougher to get good photos

Amazing view of NY! Had a great time! Going here is a must! That was probably one of the best sceneries Ive ever seen in my life.

It has great views. I was with a 911 first responder. They charged him full price for me and half off his ticket. With a FDNY badge...youd think he would get I. For free... Or at least a respectful thank you.

My husband brought us here for our anniversary and it was great! Very nice whole day as a tourist in our own city. Then waitching the sunset and at night watching the city lights. Highly recommended to just splurge on VIP. Long lines like an airport security.

Ive visited the One World Observatory twice. Each time I had ordered express tickets online. They are expensive but save you a lot of time. It was worth the money in one case since the lines very long. The other time, it was an unnecessary cost since there werent a lot of visitors anyway. My favorite part of the visit is without any doubt the procjection on the walls of the elevator. I wish it could go on forever. Once youre on the top, the astonishing view is unveiled to you with a touch of drama, which is pretty cool! The platform is so high that it feels unreal... It feels like looking down on the city from a helicopter. I cannot give this experience five stars due to the pushy attempts to sell you extra stuff (picture, tablet with info, ...). It takes away the pure joy of this already rather expensive experience.

Beautiful views from a beautiful building! Great info from the tour. Dont fall for the $15 voucher big you are planning to use it to eat. It is only good for drinks and the gift shop.

Love the fact that there was hardly any line to get in. The One World Observatory can be accessed from the Oculus. The elevator is the fun part. 47 seconds to the 103rd floor. The elevator has cool Virtual reality screen on its wall. As you move up the floors the elevator shows the developing New York from 1800s to the current time. At the top ypu can see a short film about all the elements of new york including streets, subway, food and people. The Observatory has a cafe, restaurant and a gift shop. Very well maintained and reasonably price. View of the Hudson river, Brooklyn bridge, Empire state Building etc could be easily seen.

Its all awesome in the ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY from the building,lift and the view.You can get guide tablets for enhancing your experience.The view is great. It makes you feel like the world is endless. You can also see the live ground view from screens at the top.You can also get your photos with the one world observatory view at the back. Theyll also give you a code , you can fill the code on the mentioned website and download your photos and youll also get 3 copies of your photos.The lift time is also amazing. They show you the story of the ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY from its building time till today.Everything looks so amazing from the top. You can see far enough.Its a lifetime experience trip to the top.I dont have enough words to describe the experience and all the fun you have their.Your trip to the observatory may only last a few hours but the experience would last forever.

This place was incredible. The view was so cool. You could see every part of New York, and everyone was taking pictures. I thought the guides seemed very knowledgeable. People from my group asked a few questions, and they were all answered immediately. The elavator is also pretty cool. It will tell you about the history of NYC. I would definitely recommend coming here with a group, or solo. An incredible place.

The elevator up is totally unique idea. The curtains up view of empire state building for couple of seconds is mesmerizing. Overall a great experience !

Highlight of NYC for me! The view is absolutely stunning! The lift going up is effortless - you did not sense how high or fast you were going! Full 360 degrees view once at the top- plenty of room to walk around - you can choose to stand right back or up close to the window! Bar & restaurant - yes expensive but so worth it! Very surreal having a drink overlooking the city!

What a beautiful afternoon I had. New York looked so beautiful from up in the sky. It is a nice tranquil spot when you go during the week. The food up there is pretty darn good. I will go again

Awesome spot with stunning panorama views over the city. The building and views are beautifull and worth the hefty admission fee, but beware, everything inside is crazy expensive.

Take the lunch VIP option it is awesome !Great food and the front of of line service is great for entrance and exiting.

Nice view of the city. Not the same as empire State building or Rockefeller center where you could go outside to the deck. One world observatory has no exterior deck but still its a good experience.

The elevator ride was smooth. A video was showed after stepped off the elevator. My first thought was what an unnecessary video but there was a surprise at the end (not to spoil it for you). The view is magnificent, it truly is the Big Apple, love to be back here again!

If you are afraid of heights, this place is not for you. Both locals and visitors like this place, I personally love it. Take note to check on the weather forecast before going here because once the sky looks bad and trips are cancelled, your tickets wont be refunded. Thumbs up to the staff! One time there was a boy in our trip with anxiety attack in the elevator and the personnel were very quick (surely trained professionally) to respond and calm him down.

I had an amazing experience visiting the One World Observatory. This place is absolutely incredible. For around $40, you can visit up here. For some it may not be worth it, but for those who decide to go, you can see miles and miles into NYC. One thing that I would highly suggest is bringing a nice camera or at least a phone with a good camera. You can sit up here for a long time looking out and seeing boats travel down the river and see tiny cars from way up on top. The food can be pricy up here so I would suggest eating and drinking before you go up.Tip: I would HIGHLY suggest going up during sunset! It’s absolutely beautiful looking out into the city. Also, make sure to bring a camera!

It was a great experience! The views were breathtaking. You can choose from 3 different packages from simple observation deck entry to 3 levels with a meal included. You can avoid the long lines by purchasing your ticket online while at the front door. This is what I did and i just walked right in and hopped on the skypod elevator that zips you to the top in no time, while you watch the ascent on their virtual screen. I wish you could actually see out the elevator window though. That was my only disappointment. I guess because the elevator is enclosed in the actual building. Imagine if they could have an elevator go up the side of the tower. Wow!Anyway, the iPad they provide you on with the mid level ticket is great, so that you can identify what youre looking at out the observation deck windows. Overall, its a cant miss opposed and its right next to the 9/11 memorial and museum, which you can see from above. Enjoy!

Wonderful views and experience at a historical location. They also have great presenters who discuss different topics revolving around NYC and the surrounding areas. I would recommend booking your tickets online and paying extra for priority if possible. It enables you to skip multiple lines and potentially save you hours on a busy day.