FINANCIAL DISTRICT — Visitors will soon be able to soar 1,250 feet in the air, for a view atop the tallest skyscraper in the country.
One World Observatory, the three-story observation deck offering sweeping views of the city and beyond from 1 World Trade Center, is slated to open May 29.
Tickets, which cost $32, will be available for purchase starting Wednesday, officials said.
Visitors will be greeted by multimedia exhibits telling the story of the construction of One World Trade Center, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing views in every direction. Guides will be on hand to point out landmarks and answer guests' questions about New York City.
The 120,000-square-foot venue will include a casual cafe, a sit-down restaurant and a space for catered events.
Tickets will be sold for a scheduled day and time. Admission costs $32 for adults, $26 for children ages 6 to 12 and $30 for senior citizens ages 65 and up. Children 5 and under are free.
Family members of 9/11 victims will be able to get in free, as will 9/11 rescue and recovery workers. Members of the U.S. military will receive discounted admission.
The Observatory will offer several preview days before the officially opening on the 29th. On May 26, the deck will be open for local school students, on May 27, workers who helped build 1 WTC will be invited, and on May 28 there will be a first-come, first-serve open house for the general public. More details about the preview days will be released at a later date, officials said.
The Observatory will be open year-round. Through Sept. 7, it will run from 9 a.m. to midnight. The rest of the year will be on a 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. schedule, with extended holiday hours.
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