While One World Trade steals the spotlight, let’s talk 30 Hudson Yards. It’s only the fourth tallest in the city, but its “The Edge” observation deck is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. You’re basically leaning on a glass triangle jutting 1,100 feet over the city. It’s terrifying and thrilling. Bring your bravery—and your phone’s wide-angle lens.
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Survival Tip: Book Tickets Online
Walk-up lines at One World Observatory and The Edge can hit 90 minutes. Always book a time slot online, ideally for a Tuesday or Wednesday morning. And if you’re day-drinking, the Edge’s champagne bar serves a killer mimosa with a view of the Statue of Liberty. It’s expensive, but so is therapy—this is cheaper.
