Step into Spring in NYC at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

There’s something about spring in New York that makes the city feel like everyone can finally set foot outside and feel the sun on their faces again. At SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, you get that same feeling from 1,100 feet in the air, with skyline views, mirrored spaces and a perspective that lets you take in the whole city from a new POV.

Explore a handful of unique experiences at SUMMIT, like Transcendence, where reflections stretch endlessly and every angle curates the Instagram post of your dreams. Then head out to the terrace for a cocktail in the crisp springtime air, as the city noise below fades into the background and you take in the skyline. Ready to get an even higher view? Rise to 1,200 feet with Ascent, the world’s largest all-glass exterior elevator, for a clear, uninterrupted look at the city from above.

Across three immersive floors, SUMMIT moves easily from daytime exploring to evenings that feel inspiring and elevated (literally and figuratively). It’s perfect for a planned outing with the whole family or a last-minute date night when the weather finally turns.

If you’re looking for things to do in New York this spring and summer, this is exactly where to start.

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. 

Ready to experience spring in New York from a new perspective? Tickets go fast, so reserve yours today and make the most of the season.