Ascend the world's most iconic skyscraper to its famed 86th-floor open-air observatory and the exclusive 102nd-floor Top Deck for a 360° panorama of five states.
What to expect
The 102nd-floor Top Deck is the crown jewel: an intimate, climate-controlled room with floor-to-ceiling windows and only a handful of guests at a time. The view stretches to the Catskills, Long Island, and New Jersey in every direction. Back down on the 86th-floor open terrace, the wind in your hair as you gaze across Midtown is the quintessential New York moment. The building's Art Deco lobby is itself a masterpiece worth pausing over.
Good to know
Book the timed-entry VIP ticket directly on the official site to guarantee your slot. Best visited at sunrise or just before golden hour for extraordinary light. The building is a 15-minute cab ride from the Manhattan cruise terminals at Pier 88/90.