Experience a New York Skyline in a Whole New Way
From the top of the city’s tallest buildings to the details on the pavements, New York City is a city to marvel at from above. Taking a look at the cities skyline one can cannot help but note that it represents defiance, aspiration and invention. In addition to spectacular views of the sky, the visitors of the observatory will be able to witness the development of the city through the application of new technologies and multimedia facilities. The vista expands and a grandeur of this fast-paced city in America comes out in all its glory and then unfolds its stories: The Central Park, The Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge to name but a few.
Take a walk into the New York City today and get a feel of history, architectural designs and the contemporary world. The skyline itself is a mosaic of towering business and residential structures and famous buildings that have defined this amazing city. Sometimes, observing the spectacular New York skyline through the huge windows, or participating in the numerous installations that tell the story of New York’s evolution, you always feel that you are getting closer to the city that has become a symbol of the American Dream.
When people walk around and touch the screens, they are not simply viewing buildings from afar; they are soaring through the sky in a manner that teaches them about New York’s skyline in a way that is unprecedented. They get to see the past and future of this city, which allows them to experience even the History of the city more intimately as a true gem of the whole world.
The Iconic City View
One World Observatory situated right in the middle of New York City skyline will give tourists an opportunity to gaze at the breathtaking New York skyline. Located in the tallest structure of the western hemisphere it offers a very unique opportunity to witness the vastness of New York in a very special way. More than providing a view of the city below, the observatory is an experience that combines the use of high-tech tools with the art of storytelling to take its visitors on a journey through the city’s urban fabric.
Take a Bird’s Eye View of the City and Its History
By the use of touch screens and graphics, the public is able to engage in an extended learning of New York’s history. It is not simply watching it is a journey through time and the tales are told within each place of interest and structure. From the construction of Central Park to the emergence of such buildings as skyscrapers, everything is presented in detail and accompanied by multimedia that is easy to understand why New York is one of the world’s leading cities.
Ride to the Top
It is actually thrilling to get to the top of the city, and it starts the moment one gets into the lift. In 47 seconds, you will rise 102 stories and get to know the history of New York’s evolution from a small town to an iconic city. It is not only the speed of the ride – the projections are devoted to the changes in the city. People are taken in a virtual tour from the pre-development period to the present day of giant constructions. It’s a great, informative way to get acquainted with the city before going out on the observation deck.
- Ascend 102 stories in just 47 seconds
- Experience virtual projections about New York’s growth
- Take a virtual tour of the city’s history
- A fast-paced, educational introduction to New York’s skyline
Embark on a thrilling 47-second ride to the top and witness New York’s evolution!
Skyline Guide
An interactive and personalized version of the guide that is available as a digital application. Thus, having an iPad in front of them, people are free to wander around the different sites of the city, with just a tap on a label on the screen of the interactive system. At the observation deck, the guide shifts the view as you walk around, giving a close view of New York landmarks. This way you get to take a virtual helicopter tour while getting to know each of these famous spots in the city; thus a combination of technology and travelling. It is a fun method of studying and learning more about the facility making the experience at the observatory more exciting.
- Digital guide responds to your movements
- Take a virtual helicopter tour of New York
- Learn fascinating details about landmarks
- Suitable for both adults and children
Explore New York’s landmarks from every angle with this interactive guide!
Dining in the Sky
Fine dining isn’t about the altitude; it is about the ability to offer a dining experience that is out of this world. In the 101st floor, there is also a restaurant where visitors can take a tasty New York meal. Whether it is a cocktail before dinner or a gourmet dinner, the menu of the restaurant has been developed with the scenery in mind. It is not just the views on the city skyline, but also on the food, which makes every spent time at the restaurant unforgettable.
- Dine with the best views from the 101st floor
- Enjoy a menu that celebrates New York flavors
- Ideal for casual bites or gourmet dinners
- Experience both delicious food and stunning scenery
Savor fine dining at the highest point of New York!
See Forever® Theater
See Forever® Theater is a theatre-like setting that provides views of the New York skyline in the form of a movie. Using dynamic audio-visual display, the tourists are taken through the pulse of the city through dance. The movie is designed to take you on a ride and as the credits roll, the viewer is in for a treat of the beautiful skyline outside. There’s no better way to go from the interior of the observatory to the view outside of the glass exterior. It is a spectacular display of New York to the extent that visitors are left in amazement.
- A dynamic audiovisual experience of New York’s pulse
- See a spectacular movie followed by the breathtaking skyline
- Feel the rhythm of the city through dance and visuals
- An immersive introduction to the city’s atmosphere
Get lost in the dynamic movie experience before gazing at the skyline!
Horizon Grid
Horizon Grid is an interactive multimedia environment that presents the key events of the city. In the course of 145 screens of the presentation, such significant events, places, and personalities connected with New York are represented. While walking around, people also become more aware of the story behind the appearance of the skyline. This dynamic display makes the guest start to ponder over the development of such city while at the same time awing them by the impact that New York has had on the world. It is an informative trip meant to create awareness and admiration.
- Explore 145 screens presenting key events and figures
- Learn about New York’s evolution through interactive displays
- Feel the impact New York had on the world’s development
- Gain valuable educational insights about the city’s legacy
Dive deeper into the city’s history with the Horizon Grid’s immersive multimedia!
A Journey Through the City’s Evolution
Going to the observatory is not only to see New York from above, but also to meet its past, present and future. By means of modern means and various forms of virtual reality, the guests are welcome to travel through time and space to discover the history of the city from its inception to the present day and become acquainted with one of the leading cities in the world. Every stage of the learning process is aimed at deepening knowledge and introducing new views and visions of the geography of New York. It is not just a place to look at the stars, but a process that makes one feel more connected with the history of the city. From the elevator to the actual tour guides, your visit is designed to be exciting and informative in equal measure and that is why your visit is bound to be memorable.
Discover New York from a new perspective and experience its history up close!