Atop 1 World Trade Center, the observatory rockets you up 102 floors to floor-to-ceiling views over the harbour, the Statue of Liberty and the city.
What to see at One World Observatory
- The SkyPod elevator shows NYC rising from 1500 to today on the way up.
- Best harbour/Statue of Liberty angle of the big decks.
- Combine with the 9/11 Memorial below.
- Book timed tickets.
Visiting tips
Pair it with the 9/11 Memorial pools at its base — the sombre memorial first, then the soaring view.
How long: 1–1.5 hours · Best time: Clear afternoon.
How to get there & what’s nearby
One World Observatory is easy to reach on New York City’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island and Central Park & the Met. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our New York City travel guide.
One World Observatory in pictures
Plan your visit
- Opening hours
- Daily 9am–9pm.
- Tickets
- Standard adult admission covers all three observatory levels (floors 100–102) — see the official site for the current fare. Buy online to save and skip the queue.
- Booking & getting in
- The ride up is part of the show: the SkyPod elevators play a time-lapse of New York’s skyline growing. It is the tallest view in the city, atop the Western Hemisphere’s tallest building.
- How long
- 1–1.5 hours
- Best time
- A clear day for the widest view; sunset for the light.
Verified 2026-09-08 against the official site — prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
See the full New York City travel guide for where to stay, the best time to visit and the top things to do.
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