So to book, simply visit the website and choose their OWO day and time that best suits you:
It would be a pity to have a 6-hour wait, that could be a time you can spend on your trip instead. Just as I advise for helicopter tours, it is best to book early to ensure access and times that you prefer. When I went, it was in the morning, and there were still some places available, but there were no tickets left for the opening night. Sure, it’s better because there may not be places available on the day you want to go. – The estimated cost is 3.9 billion dollars.ĭo I need to book before visiting the Observatory?
The other lifts are used for security and office employee’s floors 19 to 100. – The building has 73 elevators, but only five are used for the OWO (One World Observatory). – The observatory is on floors 100, 101, and 102. – If we remove the antenna, measuring 129 meters (almost ¼ of tower height), it would be the second tallest building after the “Willis Tower” in Chicago that measures 527 meters with 110 floors. – It is the tallest building in North America. – It measures 546 meters high (1776 feet), which corresponds precisely to the year of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. Here are some facts and information from the tower and observatory: The project began in April 2006 and seven years later, on May 10, 2013, the “ One World Trade Center” was finally complete.Īfter the inauguration in November 2014, some companies invested in offices, but it was not until May 29, 2015, when it opened to the public. This sad event was a shock to the whole world but especially to Western countries.įour years later, in June 2005, a project was presented by architect David Childs called “Freedom Tower” and was finally accepted. It is an icon of the city to the world’s eyes.
and I also met the Mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio! ☺ History and numbersīefore I go into any details about the observatory, I feel it is important to go over a bit of the history of the One World Trade Center and also the neighborhood that surrounds the building.Īs you all know, this new complex was installed in the Financial District of New York and built immediately after the tragic attack on the Twin Towers destroyed on September 11, 2001. On May 29, 2015, the day of the official opening, I went there two times to provide you enough information and photos showing the inside of the building. Disembark at the 102nd floor and gaze out at stunning 360-degree views over the city from the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.The One World Observatory is open since November 1st.Ībout 11 years after the attacks of September 11, history is being re-written in New York with the opening of a new observatory: One World Observatory. Skip the lines and board one of the tower's SkyPods for the 43-second journey to the top, watching multimedia displays on the walls of the elevator that depict New York's skyline as it evolved from the 1600s to the modern day. At the Survivor Tree and Fireman's Memorial, your guide shares uplifting tales of heroism, survival, and incredible recovery.Īfter the guided portion of your tour concludes, your guide leaves you with a pre-reserved ticket to One World Observatory, the viewing deck at the Freedom Tower. At the stirring twin Reflecting Pools, learn how staff leave a rose by the name of each victim on their birthday. Make your way to the National September 11 Memorial with a group of 20 people or fewer, pre-reserved tickets, and a local guide for an intimate experience. Paul's Chapel and the moving Reflection Pools, and then finish on a high note at the One World Observatory for incredible views over New York City. Visit key sites around the World Trade Center with a local guide, learning about the tragedy of 9/11 and the heroics of local firefighters.
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