One World Trade Center’s close proximity to Ground Zero, the Financial District, New York Stock Exchange, and 9/11 Memorial Museum makes it a perfect place to take in the views while on a tour of downtown sites. The center is open to visitors via One World Observatory, where a SkyPod elevator whisks visitors up 102 stories in 47 seconds to an observation deck and iPads offer an in-depth look at more than 40 New York City landmarks.
Travelers looking for One World Trade Center tours and tickets have options: Save time with skip-the-line tickets, or combine your observatory visit with a luxurious cruise around Manhattan, hop-on hop-off city tour, or entry to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
One World Trade Center is a must-see for families and first-time visitors.
Book your One World Observatory tickets ahead of time to avoid disappointment; millions of people visit annually.
Give yourself 45 minutes to an hour to enjoy the interactive exhibits within the observatory.
One World Observatory is wheelchair accessible, and strollers are allowed.
At 1,776 feet (541 meters) high, the One World Trade Center is significantly taller than the Empire State Building, which is 1,450-feet tall (440 meters).
One World Trade Center is accessible via the PATH train, ferry, and 11 different subway lines. The closest subway stop is the Fulton Center, and the entrance is on West Street.
One of the main reasons to visit One World Trade Center is the observatory’s panoramic views of the Big Apple, so plan your visit for a day when the forecast is clear. Observatory tickets are for a particular date and time, and it’s a good idea to show up at least 15 minutes early.
Daring visitors can test their mettle with a walk across the Sky Portal. The 14-foot-wide (4-meter-wide) circular glass disc uses high definition footage of the New York City streets 100 floors below to make you feel like you’re walking on air.
