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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt - Plan Your Visit

Preparing for your visit to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt will help you make the most of the mirrored installations, the Levitation ledges, and the Ascent elevator finale.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt - Essential Visitor Info

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Address & Directions
Facilities
Accessibility

Open daily except Tuesdays, from 8:00 AM to midnight on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday through Saturday.

Last entry is at 10:30 PM. Most visitors spend around 90 minutes moving through the three experience floors, though this is a general guide rather than a fixed schedule — it's easy to linger longer at Après afterward.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Highlights

Experience panoramic 360-degree views of New York City, featuring up-close sightlines of the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building.

Walk through Air by Kenzo Digital, an immersive art installation with mirrored halls, light-reflective spheres, and dynamic digital cloudscapes.

Step out onto Levitation, a heart-racing glass ledge suspended 1,063 feet directly above Madison Avenue.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt - Ticket Information

Ticket Purchase Options: Booking online in advance is the easiest way to guarantee your preferred time slot and skip any uncertainty once you arrive. Choose the date and entry time that works for you and have your tickets ready to go before you reach Grand Central Terminal.

Ticket Types: This site offers admission tickets granting access to all three floors of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, and the installations and experiences that come with it.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt - Additional Info

Dining
Souvenir Store

Après, a Nordic-inspired café and open-air terrace on the top floor, is where the visit winds down, serving coffee, seasonal light bites, and cocktails against a backdrop of open-sky views.

Après doesn't require a separate ticket or reservation for SUMMIT guests — seating is first-come, first-served, making it a natural pause either partway through or at the end of a visit.

Good to Know Before Visiting SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Entry is timed, so it's worth arriving close to your scheduled slot to keep the visit moving smoothly.

The observation floors are closed on Tuesdays, so plan around that if a specific date matters.

Wear pants, shorts, or tights rather than a skirt or dress alone, since several floors have reflective surfaces underfoot.

Bringing sunglasses is genuinely useful, as the mirrored installations can be quite bright.

Non-marking, flat shoes are required, and stiletto heels, work boots, and cleats are not permitted on the experience floors.

A visit generally takes around 90 minutes start to finish, though it's easy to linger longer at Après afterward.

Levitation's glass ledges are optional, so guests uncomfortable with heights can still enjoy the rest of the experience.

The main entrance sits inside Grand Central Terminal's Main Concourse, making arrival by train or subway especially convenient.

A limited number of wheelchairs are available on-site on a first-come, first-served basis.

Après café seating is first-come, first-served and doesn't require a separate reservation.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt - Nearby Attractions

Several major Midtown landmarks are within easy walking distance of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.

Grand Central Terminal sits directly next door, sharing the same building complex — worth a look for its landmark Beaux-Arts main concourse.
The New York Public Library's Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, with its grand reading rooms, is about a 10-minute walk west along 42nd Street.
Bryant Park, just behind the library, makes for an easy stop to rest between sightseeing.
The Chrysler Building, one of the city's most recognizable Art Deco towers, is a short walk east along 42nd Street.
Times Square is roughly a 15 to 20 minute walk west, or a quick ride on the S shuttle.
Rockefeller Center sits about 10 to 15 minutes north on foot.
The Empire State Building is around a 15-minute walk or short subway ride south.
The United Nations Headquarters lies east toward the river, an easy walk along 42nd Street.
Central Park is a short subway ride north for anyone looking to extend the day with green space.

FAQs about Visiting SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Where exactly is SUMMIT One Vanderbilt's entrance?

There are three entrances: a street-level door at 45 East 42nd Street, one at the corner of Vanderbilt Avenue and 43rd Street, and one directly off the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal.

What are the opening hours?

SUMMIT is open Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to midnight, with last entry at 10:30 PM. It's closed on Tuesdays.

How long should I plan to spend at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt?

A visit typically takes around 90 minutes to move through the three experience floors, plus extra time if you stop at the café afterward.

What should I know before I go?

Wear pants, shorts or tights rather than a skirt alone due to reflective floors, bring sunglasses for the bright mirrored rooms, and wear flat, non-marking shoes, since heels, work boots and cleats aren't allowed on the experience floors.

Is SUMMIT One Vanderbilt accessible for visitors with disabilities?

Yes, all floors are wheelchair accessible, with a dedicated service elevator, sensory maps, earplugs and sunglasses available on request, and accommodations like sighted guides and ASL interpreters available with advance notice.

Are strollers allowed?

Strollers are welcome but need to be foldable in order to use the elevators between floors.

Is there food available on-site?

Yes, Après on the top floor serves coffee, light bites and cocktails with first-come, first-served seating.

Is there a shop at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt?

Yes, a boutique on the top floor sells gifts and merchandise inspired by the building and New York City.

What's nearby to visit before or after?

Grand Central Terminal sits right next door, with the New York Public Library, Bryant Park, the Chrysler Building, and Rockefeller Center all within easy walking distance.

Do I need to book a specific time to visit?

Entry is timed, so booking a date and time online in advance is the best way to guarantee your preferred slot.