Is Edge NYC Worth It? My Honest Take on the Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
By the time I got to Hudson Yards, I had done skyline views before. I had stood on rooftops, looked out over Manhattan, taken the photos, and checked the boxes. So when I booked a ticket to Edge, it was not because I needed another view. It was because I kept hearing the same thing over and over again. “It feels different.” I did not fully understand what that meant until I stepped out onto the platform. And now, if you are trying to decide whether Edge NYC is actually worth your time and money, here is the honest answer, based on what it feels like, what works, what does not, and how it compares to everything else in the city. What Edge NYC Actually Is (And Why It’s Different) The Edge NYC sits on the 100th floor of 30 Hudson Yards, over 1,100 feet above the city. But that number is not what makes it special. What makes it different is this: You are not just looking at the skyline. You are standing out in it. The platform extends outward into the air. The glass walls tilt sligh...