Iconic Experience Above New York City
Located at the very top of the skyline of New York, the observatory provides open of the view of the entire city in 360 degree, that may take people 100 stories above the street. When you look at the horizon you see a vast city with the Statue of Liberty on one end and the Empire State Building on the other end. The size of the panorama is breathtaking, giving people a chance to see the most iconic skyline of the world at its best. The high-tech experience is designed for the history buffs and for those people who just want to enjoy the scenic beauty.
Contemporary design, engaging installations, and warm interfaces meet the guests to enhance the visit. These aspects of the project – multimedia and tangible guides – enable people to engage with the city as never before. Every single corner of the observatory is a moment to take a photo and be left with memories of a magnificent event. For the adventurous rider, the journey up is just as exhilarating, in an elevator which changes the growth of the city before your very eyes.
For the tourist who is looking for a place to spend a night or the customer who is in town for a business meeting and has time to enjoy a full meal at one of the restaurants situated in the hotel, then there is plenty to offer. There are many opportunities such as a cup of coffee and cake, lunch or a candle light dinner with the magnificent view as a backdrop. It’s not just about visiting a city, it’s about experiencing it in a way that most of the population never gets the chance to.
A Sky High Experience in New York City
One World Observatory provides an opportunity to engage with New York City in a manner that would have been unimaginable before. Located on the 102nd floor of One World Trade Center the observatory offers stunning views of the New York skyline and using the latest in multimedia and technology it takes visitors on a historical and cultural journey. It’s an area which can be toured slowly and while turn every corner a new discovery is made.
Selected Experiences and Places of Interest
The observatory has several unique characteristics. Tourists can travel in the SkyPod lifts, and watch the city’s view from the indoor observation platform, as well as use the touch screen applications to get the information about the sights. The visit is not only an interesting tour, it is also an interactive exposure to New York and includes a restaurant on the 101st floor and a number of multimedia presentations.
SkyPod Elevators
The SkyPod Elevators are the fastest in the Western Hemisphere, it takes less than a minute to get to the 102 nd floor. This is not just an elevator ride, it is rather a high-speed introduction to the rather inspiring tale of New York’s skyline. On the way up, screens depict the city’s development from a vacant territory to the modern city of today’s glass high-rises. Visitors are visually engaged into expectation of the great views around that make the experience even more remarkable.
Key Features:
- Fastest elevator ride in the Western Hemisphere
- It takes only 47 seconds to travel from ground to the 102nd floor
- Digital transformation history of New York is shown here
- Takes you up through views of the city in 360 degrees
- One of the components of a larger, multi-sensory, multi-media experience
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See Forever® Theater
The first thing that a visitor encounters once at the top is the See Forever® Theater, an audiovisual presentation that educates the visitor about the city skyline. This thrilling presentation gets the first glimpse of New York City from the aerial view ready. The graphics the scenes and sound, being incredibly clear, recreate the beauty of the city to help create an engaging experience that will make the visit exceptional. Following a tour of the facility, visitors can walk to the show floor and get an array of stunning views of the surrounding city and other areas.
Key Features:
- A visually and audibly engaging, stylized movie with a beat
- Highlights key structures in New York City
- Incredible visuals accompanied by the use of noise
- Leaves the audience amazed and eager before the scenery begins
- It was created to be an interesting opening to the skyline experience.
City Pulse™ Ring
City Pulse™ is an innovative multi-media art work that allows the audience to interact with the city’s landmarks, history and local communities. This interactive system gives information and history of famous New York attractions, and how they relate to the skyline. It is a set of screens and touchpoints that help a visitor to get a better experience of the city and get answers to questions from experts. City Pulse™ is a perfect addition to sightseeing as it offers more information, which people do not pay attention to.
Key Features:
- New York’s Interactive Ring of 145 screens
- A live commentary on the history, districts and character of the city
- Intended to complement the visitor’s experience of the skyline
- An innovative product that defines the methodology of perceiving the urban environment.
- Perfect for those who want to get more information about New York and just to enjoy the view.
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One Dine Restaurant
For those who want to take it up a notch, One Dine sits in a restaurant style where you can watch the New York skyline as you feast on great meals. The restaurant is situated on the 101st floor and offers a selected menu that reflects the cuisine of New York. The gourmet restaurant offers fresh food from local producers and offers both snacks and full meals. If you are in the mood for a bite or fancy dinner One Dine has it all when it comes to food and views.
Key Features:
- Dining in style on the 101st floor with the skyline view.
- This creation is inspired by the great melting pot that is New York City.
- Fresh, local and fresh ingredients
- Perfect for a snack and for an exquisite dinner
- Presents a comfortable yet sophisticated setting accompanied by great views.
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One Mix Bar
The One Mix Bar is situated at the 101st floor and offers guests the opportunity to have cocktails in the up-scale ambiance while looking at the city. The bar has a vast list of house and popular drinks, along with a selection of finger foods. Whether it is just a break for a cup of coffee or tea or just to sit back and enjoy the scenery after a tour of the observatory, One Mix offers the perfect place to do just that. It has an exquisite setting and the bar tenders are well trained, it is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail with a birds eye view of the city.
Key Features:
- Classy, upmarket experience located on the 101st floor
- Cocktails and some light snacks menu is also available.
- Ideal for those who would like to have a moment of leisure.
- Some of the scenes shot include; New York city skyline as a background.
- Provides a classy, laid back atmosphere for a one-of-a-kind cocktail.
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A New York Experience Above the City
The observatory experience is not just a visit to the top of a skyscraper, or a tower or a hill to see the stars. Each of the feature is an interactive, multi-sensory experience that takes the viewer into the core of New York City. Starting from the SkyPod elevator, through digital guides and ending with the breathtaking views of one of the world’s most famous cities, the observatory provides a unique view of the city. For history, culture, or just the scenery, it’s an experience that stays with you for a life time. People come for the view, but they get the narrative that engages them more with New York past and present.
