What to Expect at Edge—New York’s Newest, Most Breath-Taking Experience

The thrill of Edge begins as soon as you scan your tickets. As you walk toward the elevator that will take you up nearly 100 flights in less than a minute(!), you’ll pass through an immersive journey showcasing the history of New York City and the conception and construction of Hudson Yards. Of course the excitement kicks in for real when you step onto the cantilevered deck that juts 80 feet from the side of 30 Hudson Yards. As you float above the city, the 360-degree panorama offers seemingly endless sightlines.

Taking it all in, one might wonder how this space came to be. The construction story of Edge will drop some jaws, too. Made up of 15 interlocking sections, it was created offsite then reassembled like a jigsaw puzzle, anchored to the east and south sides of 30 Hudson Yards with 3,400 bolts. Before transporting the pieces to Hudson Yards, engineers had to test the city roads to make sure they could handle the weight. A series of secret walkways and hidden passage, used by construction workers, remain embedded in the outdoor sky deck. Inside the building, a giant pendulum with a 650-ton weight counteracts the building’s sway.

And should the sights and heights make you hungry, you can head one flight up to Peak, which offers a menu that celebrates ingredients from the Hudson Valley. Regardless, your adventure won’t end until the moment you step back off the elevator—a perspective bending ride—on the 5th Level.