50 trains running. Fabulous man made displays of historical settings. Not to be missed! Good…read morelocation for childrens birthday parties. Started as a hobby that turned into a wonderful museum! A must see for train collectors

Two adults, two young train lovers paid admission to walk through a building with very few trains…read morerunning. Bet I could have counted them on my two hands. If this facility is not going to run a slew of trains, they should shut their door and stop taking fees from people. Such a disappointment.

Top of the Rock at night. It was just magical. I loved how the city just lit up…read more It gets cold up there, so bring a jacket. I loved the cute cafe where you can sit, relax, and drink. Great spot to check off from your bucket list if you want to see New York from a bird's eye view.

I was extremely disappointed with the FIFA Watch Party at Top of the Rock…read more I had been looking forward to this match for months and expected an unforgettable experience. Instead, it turned into one of the most poorly organized events I've ever attended. The venue was severely overcrowded, and there were far too few TVs for the number of people admitted. Most guests, including us, couldn't even watch the game because there simply wasn't enough viewing space. We spent the event walking around trying to find a place where we could see a screen, but it was impossible. This event was clearly oversold without proper planning or consideration for the guest experience. We paid specifically to watch the FIFA final, but ended up missing most of the match. We left feeling frustrated, disappointed, and honestly scammed. This was not the experience that was advertised or promised. I hope Top of the Rock takes responsibility for what happened and provides refunds to the affected guests, while making sure events like this are organized much better in the future.

In 19th century London, a crackpot Victorian engineer named Alexander Stanhope St. George dreamed…read moreup an undersea tunnel to serve as a speedy traffic conduit from London to New York. (He hated travel by boat) His traffic corridor was never realized, but his enterprising great grandson Paul St. George recently discovered the mysterious blueprints of his great-grandfather's incomplete dig. The younger St. George has installed fiberoptic cables running under the Atlantic, through the completed tunnel, from the Brooklyn Bridge to London's Tower Bridge, allowing New Yorkers and Londoners to greet each other in real time, across the pond! St. George's story is so intriguing and fanciful--and it really is quite a marvel to wave at our friends over in London and see them wave back. In fact, it's so much fun to tickle our brains with St. George's fantasy, don't you dare think for a second about skype, cellphones, the internet, streaming video or other inventions of our non-Victorian age, or your creeping doubts may just ruin this enchanting tale. Go see it for yourself, until June 15th.

I wish it would have been here permanently. They could easily make it a paid attraction. It was the…read morefirst time I did anything like this. Since then I have called people and waved from web cams. But this was just too cool and so much fun! I e-mailed people in London to meet me at a certain time in front of the Telectroscope and they did. Look at the picture I have. It is priceless. It is a family in London and see the bridge in the background!. I wish it would come back!

Great experience but I highly highly recommend reserving online ahead of time. When visiting the…read moreday of, no matter what time you visit, tickets get sold out quick. If you check the evening before, tickets start to book up for the next day. This is a popular experience for viewing the skyline. Regular tickets are worth it more than the upgraded ticket. With the upgraded ticket, you are taken to a higher level on an elevator, but you do not leave the elevator. It only goes up then down back to the top observation deck, which is the highest point regular ticketers can go. Sorry i dont remember the floors. It is a quick 30 second elevator ride that does not seem worth it at all. You can tell the difference in height of view, but it is not significant. The upgraded ticket also has a signature cocktail included that you can get at the top observation deck, which the drink was decent. With the upgraded and regular ticket, you are taken up on an elevator and you get to experience 3 levels of views. Overall, I think it is the best way to experience the skyline. Dont wear skirts because the floors are mirrored. The sides of the floors arent so you can stick to the side if you choose. There is plenty of space for people to take pictures without hogging space. Some spots people prefer, so there are some who wait, but I find all around the floors all views are gorgeous to see.

Another building with a view of the city from high up -- with it's own personality. 4.25 stars…read more Highlights: - Different than your standard ones like Empire State or Top of the Rock, etc - 3 levels to 93 floors plus an optional elevator to go a few higher - Expansive views of large floor to ceiling windows all around - Mirrors on the floors to give you a trippy artsy view - Super fast and smooth elevators - Starred areas on the windows to pinpoint significant buildings - One room had a world cup game projected on a big wall, another with silver balloon type balls for fun for the fam and pics - Souvenir pics: can download all of them for one price at a kiosk - Cool outside area with bar and snack carts Midlights: - Didn't understand the dark area with spacey music you wait in to get into the elevator like you were waiting for Space Mountain Lowlights: - Expensive with few different options to include a cocktail etc and prices vary per times - Extra separate elevator of a few more floors was not worth it and you don't even get off at a higher floor - When buying tixs on TripAdvisor or 3rd party your tickets don't immediately come up

A great experience. Look for any coupons. I did pay full price right at Hudson Yards. Located…read moreinside the mall. After a short interactive elevator experience, you enter the indoor space. Lots of photo ops here from different angles and in the outdoor section, there's some balcony seating. There's a glass floor window to the bottom, nerve wracking if you have a fear of heights. On a windy day, terrifying! I couldn't even sit on it. Overall, a great experience. There seem to be a few more of these high view point experiences besides the Empire State Building popping up in NYC. Definitely check it out while you are visiting.

I was very disappointed with Edge. Originally, I had wanted to do the City Climb experience, but…read morethey were doing renovations to it, and it wasn't available. In hindsight, it was for the best. As it was, I paid extra for priority access, which allows you to skip the lines. But there was no line to get in, and no line for the elevator up. There was a line for the elevator down that I got to skip, but it was only about 10 people, so I basically saved 5 minutes. The whole experience took me about 15-20 minutes. With Top of Rock, you've got the beam, the lift, and the short fun little movie at the beginning, with Empire, you have the historical aspect of it, and with Summit 1, you have the ballroom. There's nothing special or drawing to Edge. The views are ok, but the deck is on the smaller side of the ones I've been to. Security was a little rude and off-putting. The first security guard said I set the alarm off and sends me over to the side. That guy waves me through, then the original guy starts freaking out for me to stop. I go back to the 2nd, and I'm like you waived me through, and he just keeps saying it's ok. And pawing at my stuff, mind I had a clear bag so you see everything in case I set an alarm off. Anyway, It better be ok, I went to stop, and YOU waived me through. Overall, of the observation decks I've done, Edge has been the worst. 1. Top of the Rock 2. Summit 1 3. One Times Square 4. Empire State 5. Edge

Not our first time here but definitely a place worth checking out. We were visiting the Sunday,…read morethe weekend of the World Cup tournament. Crowds were low at One World Observatory (which was perfect) Besides the sad tragic history of this place- the views of the city you get is absolutely amazing! You get 360 views of the city- from The Statue of Liberty to the Brooklyn bridge to jersey city etc. Amazing! If you're ever visiting the city add this place to your list and I promise you wont be disappointed!

Visited One World Observatory and it was definitely a highlight of our trip! The views are great,…read moreseeing the entire city laid out in every direction gives alot of appreciation for the city. Totally worth it for the views alone. We also had dinner there and the setting was gorgeous. We both left impressed from the experience. If you're visiting NYC, this is a must-do!

The Park Avenue Observatory was built in 1934…read more A lot of folks came to look for the autumn colors / foliage. (Hawks Nest is just down the road). This place has an actual parking lot though. (No restroom ) Park Avenue was built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps along the base of Mt. William as a "scenic route" into the city of Port Jervis and to provide employment to the people in Port Jervis. What to expect? You can see the rooftop view of the town of Port Jervis! Note: There are stairs and a ramp as well so you can see the view of the foliage & rooftops.

A beautiful place for a picnic, events, and weddings. It's huge, with lots to do. Even if you get…read morelost, it will be a fun experience with lots to do and discover. I look forward to going back next year.

I work here, and aside from the 1.5-hour plus commute, it's a glorious place to work. Stunning…read moregrounds, fragrant air, wildlife galore. It's also inspiring to be in the company of some of the finest scientific minds of our time.

Lush hilly terrain. The Arboretum is fenced in so deer can't bother the native plants. It turned…read moreinto a lovely day, so the birds are out. I can sit here for hours just watching the leaves sway. There are walking trails, plenty of benches, and a Stone house that has exhibits and information. Park is open all year round, but apparently the Stone house is only open on certain days. It is not open now.

Very quiet, so peaceful here. Another great place to do some bird watching. There are lots of…read moredifferent types of wildflowers and trees. Hilly walking trails. We love this place. Street parking is easy to find.

Wow! What an amazing and immersive experience! The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco…read moreskyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, famous for its iconic design, rapid construction, and its status as the world's tallest building for nearly 40 years. My wife was a bit reluctant to go on this tour (she's scared of heights, obviously), but somehow I managed to convince her (with my charm of course). And she was so happy I did. The Empire State Building remains a defining global symbol of New York City. Its total height reaches 1,454 feet (now that's tall). I'd be lying if I didn't say that was a bit intimidating. But when we got to the 86th floor (observation deck), there was an apparent stillness and quietness in the air. Kind of peaceful! Looking down from above, everything seemed minuscule- like the world below us was built with little tiny Legos. It truly was quite the experience!

This is a review of purchasing your tickets online ahead of time. DO NOT get scammed by the Empire…read moreState Building. Let me explain. DO NOT book in advance unless you know all the conditions of NYC, the Empire State building and whatever else the DAY OF your visit while you are standing in NYC. Better to wait in line because you know that you are able to go to observation deck. Or call them if they are opened before making the trek to get into a line. I have wanted to go here and see the building. It has a wonderful history. I had my day in NYC. Check. I had my flight to NYC. Check. I saw the weather the day of good. Check. I got my ticket to Empire State Building. Check. My problem, I do not live in NYC. The day before getting to NYC, there were severe flooding and possible tornado. My flight got canceled, I was stuck in DC. I called the Empire State Building to ask about a refund and the employee on the phone said they had to cancel tickets for all the people that day due to bad views and storms! She said contact the sales and maybe they will give me a refund. I emailed and immediate reply.. no refunds per our website. I explained that my flight was cancelled and that it was not myself that was causing the issue. No response. I even asked for a voucher for a future visit since I go to NYC for work in a few months. No response. Yes, the website warns you "Tickets are non-refundable. No refunds due to weather conditions, length of lines, or wait times at the building. The Empire State Building reserves the right to close the Observatory early on very busy." So not only myself but potentially hundreds of people were denied entry to Empire State Building because of the storms and lost $57 (cheapest ticket). Do yourself a favor and don't book in advance and wait till the day of so you can assess the situation, call them to confirm if they are letting people up to the observation deck and then go purchase a ticket. No desire to go on a tour in the future. Off my list. There are many other cool things to see/do in NYC.