The Edge Priority Admission
Overview
Included
- Admission to the Edge immersive experience & installations
- Entry to Edge Observation Deck
- Views from the indoor sky deck and champagne bar on Level 100
- Access to the outdoor sky deck platform with angled glass walls
- Access to the Glass Floor, Skyline Seats, and Eastern Point
- Flexible arrival on selected day
- Priority lanes & elevator access
Excluded
- Tour guide
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
Highlights
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Edge Priority Admission
Enjoy the full Edge NYC experience with priority access. Move through the experience more smoothly, explore immersive indoor installations with light, reflections, and interactive design, then step outside onto the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere for breathtaking 360° views over New York City.
What You’ll Experience
Enjoy a faster, smoother way to experience Edge, with immersive indoor environments, open-air skyline views, and iconic photo moments high above Hudson Yards.
Priority Admission
Spend less time waiting and more time enjoying one of New York City’s most unforgettable observation experiences.
- Priority access to the Edge experience
- Smoother entry flow
- Ideal for busy travel days and peak times
Immersive Indoor Installations
Your visit begins on Level 4 of Hudson Yards with interactive indoor installations that use light, mirrors, reflections, and design to create a multi-sensory journey.
- Crystal Cave with shifting light and reflective surfaces
- Infinite City with mirrored skyline perspectives
- Reflections that respond to movement and light
Highest Outdoor Sky Deck
Step outside onto the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, suspended 1,100 feet above Manhattan.
- Breathtaking 360° skyline views
- Views from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty
- Open-air experience above Hudson Yards
Glass Floor Platform
Step onto the iconic glass floor platform and look straight down for a thrilling perspective above the city.
- Unique view directly above Manhattan
- One of Edge’s signature features
- You choose how much you engage with the thrill
What’s Included
- Priority Admission ticket to Edge
- Admission to the Edge immersive experience and installations
- Priority access to Edge Observation Deck
- Views from the indoor sky deck and champagne bar on Level 100
- Access to the outdoor sky deck platform with angled glass walls
- Access to the Glass Floor, Skyline Seats, and Eastern Point
How It Works
- Select your visit date and time when booking
- Arrive at Hudson Yards with your Priority Admission ticket
- Begin with immersive indoor installations on Level 4
- Continue up to the indoor sky deck and outdoor platform
Know Before You Go
- Visitors typically spend around 1–2 hours
- Morning and early afternoon visits are typically less crowded
- Sunset is usually the busiest time
- Priority Admission is especially useful during busier periods
Indoor Installations
Edge NYC is more than just an observation deck. Before you reach the sky deck, you’ll move through immersive indoor environments that combine light, reflection, motion, and design to build anticipation for the views ahead.
- Crystal Cave: shifting light and reflective surfaces create ever-changing visual perspectives of the city.
- Infinite City: mirrored structures and light transform the skyline into a dynamic, multi-dimensional experience.
- Reflections: responsive light and movement blend the cityscape with immersive interior design.
Top Sights
From 1,100 feet above Manhattan, Edge gives you sweeping views across New York City and beyond. Step outside for open-air views, lean against the angled glass walls, or look straight down through the glass floor for a completely different perspective.
- Central Park
- Statue of Liberty
- Hudson River
- Manhattan skyline
- Eastern Point and Skyline Seats
Before You Go / What to Expect
- Priority Admission gives you a smoother, faster entry experience
- This is a complete indoor and outdoor experience, suitable in most weather conditions
- You can choose how much you engage with thrilling elements like the glass floor
- Premium hospitality options are available, including drinks and light bites curated by Tao Group Hospitality at the Skyline Bar & Café
- On select evenings, Edge may extend into Marquee Skydeck, a rooftop nightlife experience with DJs and special events
- After your visit, explore Hudson Yards for dining, shopping, and nearby attractions such as Vessel
Hudson Yards
The Vessel — Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
Not Included
- Tour guide
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
Why Priority Admission Is Worth It
Priority Admission is ideal if you want the complete Edge experience with a smoother entry process. You’ll still enjoy the immersive indoor installations, indoor and outdoor sky deck spaces, glass floor, angled glass walls, and panoramic skyline views — with the added benefit of priority access.
Why You’ll Love It
Edge Priority Admission is perfect for visitors who want to maximize their time and enjoy a smoother visit, while still experiencing the installations, the glass floor, and some of the most breathtaking views in New York City.