Have you ever imagined how it feels like to be on the brink of the sky and look over one of the most recognizable skylines of the world? In this world where everyone is so scurried and often caught up in fast-paced ways of seeing things, how many times have you actually taken time to look at the big picture, literally? A lot of people dream to see unbelievable panoramas of the cities or to feel the history and innovations combined into one amazing experience. However, it might seem that it is impossible to find the place where all these experiences can blend perfectly. Whether it be blingy technology and rich cultural narratives to fine cuisine and hands-on education, the quest to find a practical and more complete city experience is not imaginary.
Elevated Exploration Meets Awe-Inspiring Innovation
What if there was a place, where the elevation will pump up your heart, the storytelling will give you chills, the visuals will wow you and there is a twist of luxury? It is like you can not only see the city, but you can experience it through each pixel, each story, and each step to the sky. Multimedia storytelling in an elevator and a futuristic way of exploring a city: this is not only about the view, it is about feeling the new way of looking at the world. This is not only sightseeing. It is a multi-sensory affair, which appeals to the adventurer, the dreamer, the thinker and the explorer in all of us.
Soaring Beyond Expectations with One World Observatory
One World Observatory is not only a tourist attraction, but it is a masterfully designed experience that resides in the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. Resting above the lively city of New York City, One World Observatory does not simply provide views, but a walk of innovation, emotion, and insight. At 102 floors, visitors can reach the floor in 47 seconds thanks to the SkyPod Elevators that give them a spectacular visual time-lapse of the development of NYC, a stunning prelude to the shock that is above.
The Global Welcome Center, where the guests are greeted by a giant curved LED screen of their respective origin, to the multimedia Horizon Grid that narrates the history of the icons of this city, One World Observatory is the place where technology and emotion fuse unlike any other destination. The See Forever Theater is cinematic in its execution and the City Pulse presentations bring the visitor right to the heart of the city in terms of culture and history through well-educated Tour Ambassadors.
A High-Tech Storytelling Journey Like No Other
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Unrivalled 360° Views
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Interactive Global Guest Registry
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Digital Storytelling with Horizon Grid
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Immersive SkyPod Elevator Ride
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Cultural Enrichment with City Pulse
Take the next step into elevation and inspiration!
SkyPod Elevators
The SkyPod Elevators is an absolute technological wizardry. In just 47 seconds, they ascend 102 stories, and besides providing the viewers with a thrilling pace, it is also a literal audiovisual experience of being transported through time. When the guests rise up, the moving screens within the elevators reveal a time-lapse of the emergence of New York City- starting with the natural state of the city and then to the present day legendary skyline of the city. This is not only transportation, but a rolling illustration. The time, space, and motion are blended in a perfect way that provides the context into the destination that one will never forget.
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Immersive visual timeline from 1500s to today
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102-floor ascent in 47 seconds
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State-of-the-art elevator tech
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Panoramic LED visuals with realistic renderings
Experience time and space like never before!
See Forever® Theater
The See Forever Theater is not just a movie, it is a climax of emotion. It is an immersive audio-visual presentation with high-definition visuals that are given a dramatic soundtrack to echo with the essence and rhythm of New York. When the film ends, the screen is raised to display the skyline, which is a very strong moment of reveal that makes every visitor relate to it. It is story telling, pride in city and epic visual all wrapped up into a minute of memory.
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Emotionally-driven short film
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High-resolution surround screen
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Sudden grand reveal of skyline
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Pulse-pounding NYC soundtrack
Let the city reveal itself in breathtaking fashion!
City Pulse
The City Pulse experience is an interactive experience that allows visitors to experience the spirit of NYC by having local Tour Ambassadors present with visitors. By employing the technology of gesture-driven, they make the guests navigate through the visible landmarks pointing out stories, culture, and hidden gems. The interactive ring allows the guests to explore the city as a local so that every visit can be extremely personalised. It is ideal to the person who wants to explore the culture that is not just a skyline.
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Live expert presentations
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Gesture-responsive tech ring
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Landmark information in real time
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Personalised and local insights
Step beyond sightseeing—step into understanding!
ONE Dine
Located on the 101st floor, ONE Dine blends elevated cuisine with panoramic views. Whether it’s a romantic dinner, a celebration, or a refined lunch stop, this restaurant offers locally inspired dishes with global flair. With an NYC-inspired menu, it caters to food lovers who want more than just a meal—it delivers a story on a plate with every course. The sleek interior and vast window walls make it a fine-dining event unlike any other.
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New York–inspired seasonal menu
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Full-service fine dining
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Sweeping skyline views
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Cocktails at ONE Mix bar
Savour the city from your seat!
One World Explorer
The One World Explorer is an interactive iPad tour that turns the viewing into interactive. From window to window, and the guide screen stays in sync with what you see. Tap on a landmark, the device springs into a virtual helicopter ride with anecdotes, information, history. It revitalises every neighbourhood with engaging multimedia narrative.
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Synchronised window-to-screen views
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Helicopter-style landmark flyovers
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Cultural and historic stories
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Available with upgraded tickets
Navigate NYC like never before!
Transform Your Perspective in Every Direction
Elevating your journey with experiences like these not only enriches your knowledge but redefines your sense of awe. Whether enjoying the fine elegance of ONE Dine, the dazzling lift of SkyPod Elevators, or the soul-touching reveal from See Forever® Theater, each detail reflects thoughtful storytelling and innovation.
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Immersive cityscapes fuel inspiration
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Sophisticated ambiance enhances every experience
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Personalised tech guides offer deeper understanding
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Sky-high dining adds a taste of luxury
Every moment invites admiration and connection.
An Experience to Remember Forever
The whole experience of the One World Observatory has been designed to motivate, inform and entertain. Being a combination of innovation, culture, and design, it is the only one of its kind in terms of being one of the best urban experiences. Be it the history that is unveiled in the SkyPod Elevators, the cinematic emotionality of the See Forever That or the interactive insight of City Pulse, there is something transformational in every corner.
The view seen at ONE Dine, when you dine and relax, or when exploring the stories of NYC, when using the One World Explorer, transforms one moment into a memorable experience. One World Observatory designed and runs the place with no third party brand integrations, the level of detail and quality consistency is unrivaled. Each of the layers of the visit is purpose driven, story driven and innovative.
Go slowly, go with your camera and above all, take it all in.