The Edge New York tickets take you to the 100th floor of 30 Hudson Yards, 1,131 feet (345 meters) above Manhattan: not just an observation deck but an immersive journey into the city's sky, beginning on Level 4 with interactive installations of light, reflection, and design, a multi-sensory experience that reshapes the skyline before you even step outside. At the top you'll find a glass floor, glass walls angled toward the sky, Hudson wind on your face, and 360° views from the Statue of Liberty to Central Park, with visibility reaching up to 80 miles on clear days. All The Edge tickets include a digital souvenir photo and let you stay as long as you wish. With NYC attraction tickets curated by Il Mio Viaggio a New York, you'll skip the line and live one of the most shared experiences in the Big Apple, rated 4.8/5 by our customers across 28 verified reviews.
The Edge NYC Tickets: Book Online and Skip the Lines
With your ticket to The Edge NYC you'll get access to the Level 4 immersive path, the outdoor platform with glass floor and angled glass walls, the Skyline Steps, the Skyline Seats, the Eastern Point, and the panoramic indoor hall on the 100th floor, where a champagne bar and floor-to-ceiling windows let you take in Manhattan from a height with no equal in the Western Hemisphere.
Three ticket types are available, designed for different travel needs:
- General Admission (from $59): the most affordable option. You book a specific date and time slot, ideal if you have a well-defined itinerary.
- Flexible Admission (+$13): you book the date but enter whenever you prefer during the day. The best choice if you don't want to commit to a fixed hour, particularly useful in peak season when weather can shift in the afternoon.
- Priority Admission (+$42): flexible entry time, priority elevator access, and skip the security line at the entrance. Designed for travelers on tight schedules or those who want to avoid waits during weekends and peak tourist hours.
All The Edge tickets include a free digital souvenir photo, the full indoor and outdoor experience, an average customer rating of 4.8/5, and free entry for children under 5 years old (a complimentary ticket still needs to be booked at checkout).
- Explore immersive indoor installations with light, reflections, and interactive elements before reaching the sky deck
- Experience NYC from the highest outdoor sky deck 1,100 feet above the ground, with breathtaking 360° skyline views
- Step onto the iconic glass floor for a one-of-a-kind perspective above the city
- Enjoy a complete indoor + outdoor experience, suitable in any weather
- Capture unforgettable, Instagrammable moments across interactive and panoramic environments
- Ideal for families, couples, first-time NYC visitors, and locals looking for a must-do experience
Book The Edge the Smart Way
Booking The Edge tickets online lets you lock in the price for the time slot you want, skip the on-site queue (which during peak times can eat up an hour of your day), and compare the cost of the three access types before deciding. Entry is timed: availability is guaranteed only when booking ahead, especially on weekends and during summer when demand surges. Mornings and early afternoons tend to be the quietest, while sunset remains the most scenic moment, with golden light igniting the Midtown skyscrapers and the Hudson, and is also the most requested slot. For this slot we recommend Flexible Admission, so you can arrive at your own pace and stay after sundown. On our site you can compare alternatives in our New York observation deck tickets section and pick the pass that best fits your trip.
What to See with Your Edge New York Tickets
Your experience with The Edge tickets begins on Level 4 of The Shops at Hudson Yards, where a permanent path of interactive installations introduces you to a multi-sensory journey of light, reflection, and design. Starting June 11, 2026, The Edge inaugurates seven new permanent installations, a collaboration between studios Journey, Moment Factory, and SOFTlab that transforms the build-up to the sky deck into a multi-sensory journey from dawn to sunset to Manhattan's night sky. PRISM opens the path with shifting reflections of the city refracting into ever-changing angles, colors, and geometries; PULSE surrounds you with more than 350 glowing globes that change color in response to your movement; KALEIDOSCOPE houses NYC's largest kaleidoscope, a two-story display of 200 kinetic mirrors set to original music; INFINITE CITY immerses you among 18 luminous columns inspired by Manhattan's skyscrapers, with mirrored surfaces that fragment and multiply the skyline; CRYSTAL CAVE welcomes you under a canopy of crystals over 25 feet high that catch the light and cast rainbows on the floor as you pass through. Two more installations complete the path before the moment of stepping onto the outdoor sky deck. The path is structured as a self-guided tour of about 45-60 minutes, during which you can explore each installation at your own pace before riding up to the 100th floor.
As you move through the experience, anticipation builds toward the outdoor deck: two high-speed elevators travel at over 23 feet per second and take you from Level 4 to the 100th floor in just under a minute (about 52 seconds), an ascent so fast it leaves you breathless before you even step outside. At the top, your tickets to The Edge NYC grant access to the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, suspended over 1,100 feet above Manhattan, with 360° views stretching from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty.
The platform extends 80 feet beyond the building's facade with a 6.6-degree downward tilt that heightens the feeling of being suspended in mid-air. Walking out to the Eastern Point, the city wraps around you completely: to the east, the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building; to the south, One World Trade Center and the silhouette of the Statue of Liberty on clear days; to the north, the green rectangle of Central Park. The glass floor lets you look straight down at the streets of Hudson Yards 100 stories below, while the angled glass walls invite you to lean out from an entirely new angle: whether you're after an adrenaline rush or simply a memorable view, you'll choose how much you engage with the more daring features.
Premium Experiences at The Edge
The visit can extend into curated hospitality experiences for those looking for a step above Manhattan.
- Edge Champagne Bar (100th floor): a glass in the panoramic indoor lounge as the city lights flicker on over the Hudson, perfect for a toast at sunset over 1,100 feet above NYC.
- Peak Restaurant (101st floor): premium dining with floor-to-ceiling windows, a seasonal menu, and signature cocktails for an elevated evening above New York.
- Sunset VIP: package with priority entry and champagne on arrival, designed for visitors who want to secure the sunset slot without compromise.
- Marquee Skydeck (select dates, not included in standard tickets, 21+): summer rooftop nightlife (May-September) with international DJs and exclusive nights by Tao Group Hospitality, turning Edge into a vibrant after-dark destination.
City Climb: The Extreme Adventure Above The Edge
Above The Edge observation deck sits an even more extreme experience: City Climb, the highest open-air building ascent in the world. Participants, equipped with technical climb suit and full-body harness, climb a 45-degree exterior staircase up the side of the skyscraper to the Apex, at 1,271 feet (387 meters), where they can lean out into the void without a guardrail, suspended only by the harness, taking in Manhattan from the highest observation point in the city. The experience runs about two hours including preparation, safety briefing, and climb, is restricted to ages 13 and up (with adult supervision for those under 18), and has height (4.9 to 6.7 feet / 1.5 to 2 meters) and weight (max 310 lbs / 140 kg) limits, plus a mandatory breathalyzer test before departure. At the time of this page's publication, City Climb is listed as temporarily closed on Edge's official site: we recommend checking availability before your trip if you're interested in this experience.
Once back on the ground, you'll have The Shops at Hudson Yards and Vessel just a few steps away. To pair the observatory with a wider itinerary, match The Edge tickets with one of our guided New York tours, or simply fit the self-guided visit into your own tour of the city.
Why Choose The Edge Among New York's Observation Decks
Of New York's five observation decks, The Edge is the only one to pair the highest outdoor terrace in the Western Hemisphere with an opening sequence of immersive installations. Top of the Rock relies on the classic open-air 70th floor view, the Empire State Building offers the historic Art Deco experience, One World Observatory delivers the tallest indoor summit at 1,268 feet, while Summit One Vanderbilt builds its identity on mirrored rooms.
Whether you're searching for The Edge tickets that fit a tight budget or Hudson Yards observation deck tickets with maximum flexibility, The Edge New York tickets unlock the only combination of glass floor, angled glass walls, Skyline Seats, and Eastern Point in the entire city, an all-weather, all-day experience designed for families, couples, first-time visitors, and locals looking for one of NYC's most unique attractions. An engineering footnote that few visitors know: the structural steel for much of 30 Hudson Yards, including the design of the observatory's exterior cladding, was supplied by Italian firm Cimolai, making The Edge a quiet piece of Italian engineering suspended over Manhattan. Our customer reviews confirm the value of the experience: 4.8/5 across 28 verified reviews, with recurring feedback on the quality of the view, the ease of entry, and the overall care of the visit.
Whether you visit during the day, at sunset, or at night, The Edge delivers an unforgettable NYC experience that is different every time: do not let your preferred time slot sell out, book your The Edge New York tickets now. Finding them, comparing the three access types, and picking the perfect time is simple on Il Mio Viaggio a New York, with English-language support during our Times Square office hours.
Before You Go: What to Expect
- Morning and early afternoon visits are typically less crowded, while sunset is the busiest time.
- The experience includes both indoor and outdoor areas, making it suitable in most weather conditions.
- Visitors typically spend around 1-2 hours exploring the installations and the sky deck, but there's no time limit.
- You can choose how much you engage with the more thrilling elements, such as the glass floor.
- Re-entry is not permitted: once you leave the observatory you cannot return on the same ticket.
After your visit, explore Hudson Yards, including dining, shopping, and nearby attractions such as Vessel.
Good to Know
- Opening hours: daily starting from 9:00 AM, with closing times that vary by season and day of the week (typically 11:00 PM weekdays, up to midnight on weekends in peak season). Last elevator ride is 50 minutes before closing. Always check the official site for current hours before your visit.
- Address: 30 Hudson Yards, Level 4, New York, NY 10001 (entrance through The Shops at Hudson Yards, not through the main lobby of the tower).
- What is included: Level 4 immersive path, ascent to the 100th floor, outdoor platform, glass floor, angled glass walls, Skyline Steps, Skyline Seats, Eastern Point, panoramic indoor hall with champagne bar, free digital souvenir photo.
- Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours (you can stay as long as you wish, there is no time limit).
- Children under 5: free entry (a complimentary ticket still needs to be booked at checkout). Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- All-weather experience: indoor + outdoor, usable in any weather condition.
- Weather guarantee: Sky Assurance Weather Guarantee with free rebooking or 20% off at the bar if the outdoor deck closes due to declared zero visibility.
- Accessibility: fully wheelchair-accessible (elevators and ramps available). Strollers permitted but must be folded in elevators.
- Included in passes: included in the New York Pass; selectable in the New York C3® and New York C-All® (not included in the standard New York CityPASS®).
- How to get there: 7 train to 34th Street–Hudson Yards station (direct exit into The Shops at Hudson Yards). From Times Square, one subway stop west.
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