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One World Observatory

One World Observatory atop One World Trade Center

THE EXPERIENCE

There are a million things to experience in New York City, but there’s only one way to see them all at once. Start by hopping in a Sky Pod to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. There, 102 stories up, there are undisrupted views of New York’s iconic skyline. 

Explore the three sprawling levels of the Observatory. Drop into the café and grab a bite to eat. Step onto the Sky Portal and stroll high above the crowded streets. Take an interactive guided tour of the city with the help of a tour ambassador, available to answer questions about New York’s long and storied history. Don’t leave without stopping by the ONE Mix bar for a glass of celebratory prosecco and one last look toward the horizon. Come see why One World Observatory is truly An Experience Above.

Visit iconic Downtown Manhattan attractions, including One World Observatory, 9/11 Memorial Museum, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island on one combined ticket. Learn more on City Experiences .

9:00 am - 9:00 pm

117 West Street

New York, NY 10007

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Tallest building in the western hemisphere, visiting one world observatory nyc, one world observatory – nyc insider tips.

• There is no access to the 100-102nd floors of the World Trade Center without a ticket purchase.
• All major NYC Attractions Passes include One World Observatory
• You can reserve your timed tickets at Skip the Line: One World Observatory Tickets or One World Observatory Tickets or oneworldobservatory.com
• Consider a guided Downtown & One World Observatory Tour (below), if you are interested in a personal escort and stories or want to combine a visit with other downtown sightseeing options, such as Wall Street, the Statue of Liberty, 9-11 Museum and more.
• Tickets begin at $49, Senior $32, Youth (6-12) $28, 5 and Under Free.
• For a short time, until 2009, this building was called "Freedom Tower," but since then has officially been known as 1 World Trade Center.

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One World Observatory NYC More Info

• Address: One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton Street New York, New York, 10007, Entrance on West Street at the corner of Vesey Street
• Website: oneworldobservatory.com
• Hours: Open 7 days per week, 10:00am – 7:00pm (last ticket sold earlier than closing). Their hours change seasonally, so please check in advance.
• Regular Guest Admission tickets will be valid for a specific date and time and you must have an Observatory ticket in order to access all amenities and dining
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A look inside the new One World Observatory

May 20, 2015 / 7:00 AM EDT / CBS News

Three to four million people are expected to come to One World Observatory during the first year. While the views are the stars of the show, designers have added other attractions, reports CBS News correspondent Anthony Mason.

Every trip to the top of the One World Trade Center starts with a step back in time.

The ride to the 102nd floor is a visual history lesson. Visitors see New York City's transformation from wetland wilderness to modern metropolis.

The man behind it all is David Checketts. He used to run Madison Square Garden but is now the CEO of Legends, the company that operates One World Observatory.

"This is the fastest elevator in the world," Checketts said."This is 47 seconds from the bottom to the top. Now you'll notice over here the building is being built around you. And then all of a sudden we're at the top."

In most skyscrapers, the view hits you immediately. Not here. A video show builds the suspense before the city is unveiled.

On a clear day, visibility seems almost endless, thanks in part to the 30-foot windows that extend all the way around.

You can see the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.

"You're high enough up that you can start to see the curvature of the earth," Checketts said.

One thing people won't see, however, are explicit reminders of 9/11, unless they look down at the memorial pools below.

"This space was to be used as a fist pump. We put it back up and now, looking forward to a future filled with promise," Checketts said.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called it "a rebirth."

"It means that, particularly for downtown, we're back 100 percent. Downtown is thriving right now. Great companies are coming down here to create the world headquarters. Big residential community here, ironically much more of a residential than 20 years ago. And it's a great moment," de Blasio said. "It really says that we have turned the corner once and for all, and those that sought to attack us lost, once again."

The observatory spans the top three floors of One World Trade Center.

"The view from here is unlike any other that I've ever seen," CNN anchor and "60 Minutes" correspondent Anderson Cooper said. "And it really gives you a sense of the history of New York ... why Manhattan is where it is, the geography of it and you really feel rooted in the history. Often in New York it's hard to get a sense of a place, you don't see much sky but here you see it all, and it's -- you literally see the curvature of the earth. It's amazing."

"The challenge was to do something creative enough so that people didn't just come up, look out, take pictures, and then go back down," Checketts said.

At the Sky Portal, embedded in the floor, you can look down at the streets below. The view comes from a live high-definition feed from a camera affixed to the spire at the top of the tower.

Guides will help tourists learn about the city's attractions, or if smaller screens are more your size the experience offers One World Explorer iPad with a virtual helicopter tour of the city. Select different locations on the screen and the chopper takes you right there.

The ride down on the elevators feels more like a flight simulation as passengers are sent on an aerial tour around the building, and it's just as stunning at night.

Unfortunately, there is no outdoor space at the observatory. Checketts said the building's design wouldn't allow for it.

"What a message to the world. We said we were going to build it back and build better than ever, and it's true. You can see it," de Blasio said.

Ticket prices range from $26 for young children to $32 for adults.

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• First GoPro tour inside One World Observatory
• "CBS This Morning" makes history with first broadcast from One World Observatory

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