Things to do in One World Observatory
Since opening in May 2015 to great fanfare, One World Observatory, in the Freedom Tower, has been welcoming thousands of visitors every day. Upon entering, see a huge digital map that lights up with visitors’ locations from all over the world as they have their tickets scanned at the entrance. Enjoy the high-tech exhibits as you make your way to the upper observatory decks.
Opening hours:
- 9.00am-8.00pm - every day
- Special hours:
- 9.00am-10.00pm - November 23-26, December 26-30
- 9.00am-5.00pm - December 24, 31
- 11.00am-10.00pm - December 25
- last tickets sold 45 minutes before closing
About the tower:
The One World Observatory is at the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, located on the 100th - 102nd floors of the One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, New York City. This location offers views of the most iconic sights of New York City including both the water and the skyline. Guests can explore the various levels of the observatory filled with interactive and inspirational displays. Experience the incredible elevator ride to the top of the fourth tallest building in the world.
The 104-story superstructure shares a numeric name with the northern Twin Tower of the original World Trade Center, which was destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The new skyscraper stands on the northwest corner of the 16-acre (6.5 ha) World Trade Center site, on the site of the original 6 World Trade Center.
Address:
285 Fulton St, New York, NY 10007, USA
Getting there:
The Observatory is located in the heart of downtown Manhattan, and the use of public transportation is simple and highly recommended.
- Fulton Street/Broadway-Nassau station (A,C,J,2,3,4,5)
- Exit onto Fulton Street and walk west to Church Street
- Park Place (2,3)
- Exit onto Church Street
- World Trade Center station (E)
- Exit onto Church Street
- Rector or Cortland Street station (R)
- Exit near the intersection of Church and Cortlandt Streets and walk north on Church Street about three blocks
- Rector Street (1)
- Exit onto Greenwich Street and walk north to Liberty Street
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