Timings: 9 AM - 12 AM from Wednesday to Monday
Closed: Tuesdays
Last Admission: 11 PM
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt TimingsSubway: The nearest subway lines are the 4, 5, 6, 7, and the Shuttle at Grand Central, 42nd Street.
Closest station: Grand Central - 42nd Street
Bus: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt can be reached conveniently by bus via the M101, M102, M103, M1, M2, M3, M4, Q32, and M42 routes.
Closest stop: East 42 Street/Madison Ave
You can drive down or hire a car to get to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Alternatively, you can take an Uber, Lyft, or any a local cab to the attraction. There are parking lots nearby.
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Après by Snohetta is the latest concept by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Events. It combines global flavors with New York City influences for a unique culinary experience at SUMMIT. Visit Apres for a dining experience with a stunning view!
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt has three entrances. You can use any of them to enter SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.
*You cannot access SUMMIT One Vanderbilt through the main One Vanderbilt lobby.
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt EntrancesAscent is the world’s biggest external glass. It takes you 12 storeys above Vanderbilt’s 93rd floor to the highest vantage point of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. You look at the mesmerizing view to the south towards the Empire State Building and midtown Manhattan.
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt ElevatorTranscendence 1 serves as the focal point of "Air," a multisensory experience made by Kenzo Digital. Enter a mesmerizing mirror room that has expansive windows that display the city skyline and the Empire State Building in the foreground.
Transcendence 2 experience is an extension of Transcendence 1, a large floor to ceiling mirrored room. It includes a portal to Transcendence 1 from where you can see visitors arriving into SUMMIT.
The observation deck features several interactive displays that allow you to interact with the art displays by Kenzo Digital. These displays include touchscreens, art exhibits, and more.
It is a unique exhibit created by Yayoi Kusama where you can see your reflection in a cloud-shaped installation made of aluminum. This installation aims at taking you on an imaginative journey with the mirrored floors and ceilings creating a dream-like experience.
Levitation is a holographic installation that gives the appearance that things are floating in midair. Take breathtaking pictures with this installation as you virtually float in the air!
This dynamic video installation turns the observation deck's walls into a work of art made of light and color. Lose yourself in these wonderfully captivating images!
Après is a restaurant located on the 93rd floor of One Vanderbilt, just below the observation deck. Dine with stunning views of the New York skyline while tasting a unique blend of contemporary cuisines with a touch of NYC in it.
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt RestaurantArriving 10-15 minutes earlier than your scheduled entry helps with check-in and security screening, especially during peak times.
Enjoy unforgettable views of NYC from SUMMIT One Vanderbilt by heading to the observation deck about an hour before sunset. At this time, you will have optimal lighting for photography and a chance to witness the stunning transformation of the cityscape into a sparkling spectacle as day turns to night.
Yes, SUMMIT offers wheelchair access across levels and wheelchairs are available for rent on a first-come basis.
Yes, all main entry points and observation areas are fully accessible for wheelchairs.
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is open on all public holidays. It even has extended hours during the holiday season and major holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. It remains closed only on Tuesdays.
No, Après is only accessible to SUMMIT ticket holders, so you’ll need a general admission ticket to dine there.
The Ascent elevator isn’t available as a standalone purchase. You have to buy an admission ticket and a ticket to the elevator experience at the venue as an add on.
No. Pets are not allowed inside SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Only service animals are permitted inside.
Flash photography is discouraged in mirrored rooms at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt to preserve the reflective experience.