The highest Winter Wonderland (or Onederland) in New York City can be found inside One World Observatory. From November 17th through January 7th, One World Observatory will be transformed into Santa’s home.
The journey to visit Santa begins in Glacier Cave and will trek through an underground grotto before taking flight in the fasting moving elevator in the western hemisphere. The elevator ride isn’t just a way to get to the top floor, but provides a visually entertaining experience while being zoomed to Santa’s doorstep.
While touring One World Observatory, kids will get a kick out of searching for Ollie the Owl. My kids stopped at every opportunity to see where Ollie flew off to next.
Once at the top, take a seat with Santa and share what you want for Christmas.
Hours: 9am to 9pm – Give yourself plenty of time if you are wanting to watch the sunset from the Observatory. Many people will have the same idea. To beat the crowds, it is best to go at opening.
Getting There:
Driving:
Don’t do it. But if you must, there is a parking lot Brookfield Place is the official valet of One World Observatory. To receive a $5 discount, reserve online by clicking here.
Subway:
WEST SIDE, 8th AVE./COLUMBUS CIRCLE/PORT AUTHORITY BUS TERMINAL/PENN STATION
A, C – to CHAMBERS ST.
E – to WORLD TRADE CENTER
WEST SIDE, 7th AVE./TIMES SQUARE/PENN STATION
1 – to RECTOR ST.
2, 3 – to FULTON ST.
WEST SIDE, TIMES SQUARE/BROADWAY/HERALD SQUARE
R, W – to CORTLAND ST.
EAST SIDE, GRAND CENTRAL STATION
4, 5 – to FULTON ST.
Bus:
FROM MIDTOWN MANHATTAN TO ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER
WEST SIDE, 7th AVE./COLUMBUS CIRCLE/TIMES SQUARE/PENN STATION
M20 (SOUTH FERRY) – to VESEY ST./NORTH END AVE.
5th AVE./NY PUBLIC LIBRARY/FLATIRON
M55 (SOUTH FERRY) – to BROADWAY ST./CORTLAND ST.
*Disclaimer: I was provided tickets to visit One World Observatory. The words in this post are my own.
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Thanks for sharing. I love how Arwen keeps a sly look on Santa. What a large take on Santa & Christmas–typical NYC.