1 SUMMIT ONE VANDERBILT
here are plenty of dizzying heights from which to survey the suburban sprawl of Manhattan, but Summit One Vanderbilt (which opened in late 2021) adds something different to the mix of observation decks. The 6,000 sqm, four-level entertainment space offers a mind-bending range of interactive exhibits and instalments paired with iconic views. Start your journey with , a sequence of four immersive art experiences created by Kenzo you'll enter a room where every surface is covered in mirror or glass, offering a disorienting perspective of the surrounding views. If you're brave enough, step out onto – a series of glass boxes hanging 324 metres above Madison Avenue. Follow the shrieks of delight to , where large silver helium balloons playfully bob around the room, and become part of a digital cloudscape in where your face will emerge like a ghostly portrait. At , take in the shape-shifting visual immersion by artist Yayoi Kusama, before making your final ascent to Après, a Nordic-style cafe and bar with a wraparound terrace. Tickets from US$42;
