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[title]There’s nothing like summer in NYC (especially the year the city turns 400!)—and the Fourth of July is when it hits peak magic. Fireworks light up the skyline, every rooftop becomes a party and the city’s energy reaches full volume. This year, the ultimate place to celebrate is 1,100 feet in the sky at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. With panoramic views stretching across Manhattan and beyond, it’s where the city’s biggest night feels even bigger.
SUMMIT’s Fourth of July event offers more than just a view. Guests of all ages will have free roam access across all three immersive floors, along with two premium drinks, a festive food package (hot dog, pulled pork or mushroom sandwich—your pick), and an unbeatable view from the terrace. Expect live music from a summer band, backyard-style games with a sky-high twist and a golden-hour sunset you’ll talk about until Labor Day.
And of course, when the fireworks go off across the skyline, you’ll have a front-row seat above it all. Whether you’re a local looking to upgrade your Fourth or a visitor spending summer in NYC the right way, SUMMIT is the kind of unforgettable experience that takes your holiday plans to new heights.
Step into infinite reflections in the Transcendence room
After you ride 91 floors to the top floor of SUMMIT in less than 43 seconds, you will enter Transcendence, a two-story room covered in thirty thousand square feet of mirrors. Standing in the room is akin to being at the center of a disco ball, watching as light from the sun refracts across the room. In the Transcendence room—one of 4 rooms designed by the visionary artist Kenzo Digital–New York City comes alive as you gaze at the seemingly endless reflections of the city below.
Embrace your playful side in the room with floating orbs
Summer delivers a certain carefree spirit, and the room with floating orbs—dozens of silver, balloon-like objects that freely float through the space—will deliver. You may have already seen this room on Instagram, as it often tops lists of "Most Instagrammable places," and that's for a reason. The shimmering silver beams offer endless chances to take photos as the orbs pop and spin around you. It's the perfect spot to let loose, have fun and take pictures that are sure to rack up dozens of comments.
Experience a sky-high adrenaline rush
After you've embraced your playful side, thrill-seekers can step into SUMMIT's transparent sky boxes, a series of glass-encased rooms that protrude from the building. As you stare out at the city, only a thin sheet of glass will separate you from the bustling streets 1,100 feet below. While this can be a thrilling (and, yes, slightly terrifying) experience, it also means that you'll be able to see the floods of people that move through New York's streets in a whole new way.
Enjoy the sunset during summer nights
In their natural state, sunsets in New York City are extraordinary. Sherbert orange and pink light bursts above some of the most iconic buildings in the world. However, SUMMIT takes it to an entirely new level. You won't only have unparalleled views of the entire city skyline; the mirrored columns within the Transcendence room illuminate with vibrant colors synced to mesmerizing sounds, creating an immersive sensory spectacle unlike any other summer activity in New York.
Savor a drink on the rooftop terrace
At the end of your visit, you can enjoy curated food and cocktails in the Après Nordic-style café designed by Snøhetta on the 93rd floor with an outdoor bar on the rooftop terrace. You'll have over eighty miles of unobstructed views as you sip spring-inspired drinks like the SUMMIT Solstice—a refreshing mix of mezcal, yuzu curacao, shiso and lemon—or the watermelon spritz mocktail. The Après cafe also offers a variety of fresh, seasonal dining options like a mezze plate or caprese panini. It's the perfect moment to grab a snack before diving back into the celebrations below.
Ready to celebrate the Fourth of July in an extraordinary new way? Tickets will be on sale starting mid-June.