Catch the best view of the July 4th fireworks at 1,100 feet above the city

The 4th of July is almost here, and on America’s 250th birthday, the city will feel bigger, louder and more alive than ever. As crowds from every corner of the country fill the streets and line the waterfronts, the best way to take it all in is 1,100 feet in the air.

At SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the cityscape, plus an incredible view of the massive fireworks show if you visit for the celebration on July 4 for “Red, White and Views.” SUMMIT will be hosting a special 4th of July event with a festive live band, specialty food and beverages, and an unforgettable experience for all ages. 

With three floors of mirrored rooms, glass sky boxes and open-air terraces, SUMMIT is your must-visit summer destination. Rise 12 stories above the 93rd floor on Ascent, the world's largest all-glass exterior elevator, for a 180-degree view that feels closer to flying than standing still. You can also step into Levitation, the transparent sky boxes that hover over Madison Avenue for a jaw-dropping view.

If you're looking for the place to be in New York City before, during or after the fireworks, we’ll see you 1,100 feet up at SUMMIT.

Explore infinite reflections in Transcendence

After you ride 91 floors to the top floor of SUMMIT in less than 43 seconds, you will enter Transcendence, a two-story room covered in thirty thousand square feet of mirrors. Standing in the room is akin to being at the center of a disco ball, watching as light from the sun refracts across the room. In Transcendence—one of 4 rooms designed by the visionary artist Kenzo Digital–New York City comes alive as you gaze at the seemingly endless reflections of the city below, above and all around you.

Embrace your playful side in the room with floating orbs

Nothing delivers a certain carefree spirit like a room with floating orbs—or in this case, dozens of silver balloons that freely float through the space—1,100 feet up in the sky. You may have already seen this room on Instagram, as it often tops lists of "most Instagrammable places," and that's for a reason. The shimmering silver beams offer endless chances to take photos as the orbs spin around you. It's the perfect spot to let loose, have fun and take pictures that are sure to rack up dozens of comments. 

Step into the thrilling skyline

Start your visit with an adrenaline rush when you step into Levitation, SUMMIT's transparent sky boxes that protrude from the building. As you stare out at the city, only a glass floor separates you from the bustling streets 1,100 feet below. While this can be a thrilling experience, it also means that you'll be able to see the floods of people that move through New York's streets in a whole new way. Then push the feeling even further with Ascent, the world’s largest all-glass exterior elevator, where you can scale 12 stories above SUMMIT's 93rd floor. The uninterrupted, 180-degree panoramic views through floor-to-ceiling glass create an almost surreal sensation of floating above the city, suspended between sky and skyline with nothing but New York stretching out beneath you in every direction.

Enjoy the sunset at any time of the year

In their natural state, sunsets in New York City are extraordinary. Sherbert orange and pink light bursts above some of the most iconic buildings in the world. However, SUMMIT takes it to an entirely new level. You won’t only have unparalleled views of the entire city skyline; the mirrored columns within the Transcendence room illuminate with vibrant colors synced to mesmerizing sounds, creating an immersive sensory spectacle unlike any other sunset-inspired activity in New York.

Savor a drink at the sky-high cafe or rooftop terrace

At the end of your visit, you can enjoy curated food and cocktails in the Après café on the 93rd floor with an outdoor bar on the rooftop terrace. You'll have up to eighty miles of unobstructed views as you sip on seasonal cocktails crafted by Union Square Events. The Après cafe also offers a variety of fresh, seasonal dining options, making it the perfect spot to grab a snack before returning to street level and back into the hustle and bustle of NYC below. 

Tickets will go fast this summer, so reserve your tickets for SUMMIT today and see New York from the top.