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Photo Cred: One World Observatory and Compass + Twine
“See Forever”: that’s the motto of One World Observatory, and after taking a tour of the 102nd floor, you’ll know why. The panoramic views are insane. Not only can you see the majority of Manahttan, you can also see New Jersey, Staten Island, Brooklyn, the Hudson River, and the East River. It’s all around incredible.
The entire tour from top to bottom is so well thought out. The lightening-fast, less-than-60-second elevator ride up to the 102nd floor shows an immersive time-lapse video of the New York City skyline from the 1500s to present day. Upon exiting the elevator (after you pop your ears), the group is gathered to watch a quick film on the NYC sights. Then, the screens are raised and there it is: NYC in all her glory. We bet you’ll get goosebumps just like us. When you’re ushered out of the screening room and into the main observatory, you’ll get to fully experience the breathtaking 360 degree views. You could spend hours walking in circles just taking it all in, and it’s a weird moment when you realize you can actually feel the building swaying in the wind.
The experience is really amazing and well orchestrated. After years of construction, to actually ride up and take in the views from the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere is really something. You won’t find a better look at the Big Apple.
