The Edge at Hudson Yards — Essential Facts 2026

The Edge at Hudson Yards is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere — a triangular cantilevered platform on the 100th floor of 30 Hudson Yards, 1,100+ ft above the streets of New York City. The outdoor deck has a glass floor, outward-angled glass walls, and 360° unobstructed views of Manhattan, the Hudson River, and beyond. Open daily. Standard admission from ~$39.

New York City has five major observation experiences. The Edge at Hudson Yards is the most physically dramatic of all of them.

While SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, and One World Observatory each offer spectacular skyline views, The Edge does something none of them can: it puts you outside, on a cantilevered platform jutting 80 feet beyond the building’s edge, with a glass floor beneath your feet and angled glass walls leaning away above you, at 1,100 feet above the streets.

There is no enclosure keeping you from the sky. There is no indoor air conditioning between you and Manhattan. Just wind, glass, height, and one of the finest urban panoramas on earth — stretching from the Hudson River to the East River, Central Park to the Statue of Liberty, on a clear day visible for up to 80 miles.

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Every observation deck in New York delivers views. What sets The Edge apart is the way it delivers them.

Most city observation decks sit inside a room with large windows or behind enclosed glass balconies. The Edge places you outside on a cantilevered platform that extends 80 ft beyond the building’s facade. The deck’s triangular shape points east toward Midtown like a ship’s prow. Below your feet: glass. Above you: open sky. At the tip: Eastern Point, where glass wraps three sides and there is nothing between you and the 360° panorama.

• The Highest Outdoor Sky Deck in the Western Hemisphere. 1,100+ ft (335 m) of open-air exposure with no enclosure. The most raw and physically present sky-high experience in New York.
• Glass Floor. Directly beneath your feet — the streets, traffic, and rail yards, 100 stories below. Engineered glass rated to hold a full crowd. Still unsettling in exactly the right way.
• Outward-Angled Glass Walls. The walls lean outward at around 12° so you can press against them and appear to float over the city. Every portrait taken here looks cinematic.
• Eastern Point. The triangular tip of the deck — three sides of glass with the Empire State Building lined up directly in your sightline. The most photographed spot on the deck.
• City Climb. For those who want to go even further: the world’s highest open-air building ascent rises to ~1,271 ft via the building’s exterior crown. See the City Climb guide.
• Peak Restaurant (Level 101). Fine dining one floor above the sky deck with floor-to-ceiling views — one of the most dramatic restaurant settings in New York City. See the Peak Restaurant guide.

All standard Edge tickets are timed. Flex and Priority tickets offer open arrival on your chosen date. Book online in advance — sunset slots sell out regularly, and early booking unlocks the best rates.

Prices are approximate. Early-bird discounts apply when booking 14+ days in advance. Confirmed March 2026.

Read the full Edge tickets guide for a detailed breakdown. Not sure between Standard and Express? See our Standard vs Express comparison. Check which NYC passes include The Edge.

Level 4: Check-In & Journey to Edge

You enter through The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards and proceed to Level 4 for ticket check-in and security screening. The “Journey to Edge” multimedia experience here tells the story of 30 Hudson Yards and prepares you for what’s above. Security is contactless (no need to remove laptops or liquids) and typically quick.

The Elevator (52 Seconds)

Two dedicated elevators carry you from Level 4 to Level 100 in 52 seconds — a fast, dramatic ascent. The interior is designed for the experience, not just the transit.

Level 100: Indoor Observation Lounge + Champagne Bar

Level 100 is a large, light-filled indoor space with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows offering unobstructed views east, north, and south. The Edge Champagne Bar is here — champagne, rosé, wine, beer, coffee, and light snacks with the Hudson River behind you. From this floor, you access the outdoor sky deck via the glass doors.

The Outdoor Sky Deck

This is the main event. Step outside and you are immediately in the open air, 1,100+ ft above the streets, on a triangular platform extending 80 ft beyond the building’s face. The wind is real. The sounds of the city rise from far below. The platform features:

• Glass floor: The central triangular glass section. Look down: streets, yellow cabs, rail yards, tiny people. Most visitors spend between 30 seconds and several minutes here before deciding they’re perfectly fine.
• Angled glass walls: The perimeter walls lean outward so you can press against them and appear to lean over the city. These walls are the source of Edge’s most iconic photos — the “floating above NYC” portrait.
• Skyline Seats & Steps: Tiered outdoor steps facing east, with the Empire State Building and Midtown skyline directly in front of you. Good for groups, great for photos with a clean sightline.
• Eastern Point: The very tip of the platform. Glass on three sides, the Midtown canyon in front of you. This is the best individual portrait spot on the deck — one or two people at a time; a short queue usually forms.

Dress accordingly: the outdoor deck is always cooler and windier than street level. Layers are essential from October through April. Secure hats and scarves. See the Edge dress code guide.

Level 101: Peak Restaurant

One floor above the sky deck, Peak Restaurant offers full fine-dining service with floor-to-ceiling windows and an entirely unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline. Reservations are strongly recommended. Peak operates on separate hours from the observation deck — confirm availability before your visit.

City Climb

For the adventurous: City Climb takes you beyond the sky deck onto the exterior crown of 30 Hudson Yards via a guided, harnessed, group ascent to approximately 1,271 ft. The “lean-out” at the apex — hands-free, facing the city, 170 ft above the main deck — is the highest open-air moment available to a visitor in the Western Hemisphere. City Climb is booked separately, lasts 90–120 minutes, and requires a separate ticket for ~$185.

The Edge’s west-side location delivers something that Midtown-based decks cannot: the full skyline AND the Hudson River in a single wide-angle frame. Read the full views from The Edge guide for landmark-by-landmark detail and the best photo spots.

Read the full best time to visit guide. Sunset-specific strategies in our sunset guide. Night visit tips in our Edge at night guide.

The Edge is open 365 days a year, including all public holidays. Hours can vary for special events — confirm on edgenyc.com for your specific date. Read the full Edge opening hours guide.

Address: 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001. Entrance via Level 4, The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards.

See the full how to get to The Edge guide.

Peak Restaurant (Level 101) — Fine Dining Above the Skyline

Peak Restaurant sits one floor above the sky deck on Level 101 with a full fine-dining menu and 360° floor-to-ceiling window views. It is one of the most dramatically situated restaurants in New York City — dinner service during sunset is particularly remarkable. Reservations are strongly recommended. Peak operates independently of the observation deck experience; you can dine at Peak without an observation ticket.

Edge Champagne Bar (Level 100) — Drinks on the Deck

The Edge Champagne Bar is open to all ticketed visitors throughout the day. It offers champagne, rosé, wine, beer, coffee, tea, and light snacks (pretzels, pocky sticks). The bar sits at the entrance to the outdoor sky deck with wide Hudson River views. If you want a drink included with your entry, both the Champagne Admission (~$66) and Sunset VIP (~$109) bundles include a glass of champagne in the ticket price.

The Edge observation experience is fully accessible:

• Elevators and ramps throughout — no stairs required to reach the sky deck.
• The outdoor deck itself is flat and wheelchair-accessible.
• Service animals are permitted throughout.
• Strollers are permitted — you may need to fold them for elevator and escalator access.
• Bags over 9″×14″×22″ are not permitted. There is no on-site storage.

City Climb is not wheelchair accessible — it involves outdoor stairs and climbing.

New York’s five major observation experiences are each genuinely different:

For first-time visitors and anyone who wants to feel — not just see — what it means to be 1,100 feet above New York City, the answer is an unqualified yes. The combination of open-air exposure, the glass floor, and the cantilevered design creates a sky-high experience that no enclosed observation deck in New York can replicate.

The main caveats: hazy summer days reduce the view; dynamic pricing makes sunset and weekend slots expensive; and City Climb is a meaningful additional cost. But on a clear day — morning, afternoon, or sunset — The Edge consistently delivers one of the great New York City experiences.

Read the full Is The Edge worth it? Honest review.