Why Summer in New York City is Unlike Anywhere Else on Earth

New York City has always served as the ultimate global meeting place. This summer, like every summer, the streets will be filled with visitors from every corner of the planet, the energy will be relentless, and the events will be broadcast on a global stage.

There is no better place to take it all in than 1,100 feet above the city at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.

New York Summer Has Always Been a Global Affair

For generations, New York City has drawn global audiences to landmark events that transcend sport, culture, and identity. It is a season that belongs to everyone, and that spirit is baked into everything SUMMIT stands for.

Since opening our doors, we have welcomed visitors from 205 United Nations-recognized countries. Each guest brings something to this place, and summer is when that global community is at its most alive. Whether you are arriving for the first time or returning for the tenth, New York in summer will show you something you have never seen before.

A Season Packed with Reasons to Be Here

This summer, the city is hosting an extraordinary lineup of world-class events:

NYC Pride — One of the largest and most celebrated Pride events on the planet, transforming the city into a joyful, colorful expression of love and community every June.
Fourth of July Fireworks — The most iconic Independence Day celebration in the country lights up the skyline in a display that is best witnessed from above. From SUMMIT’s glass-edged perches, the view is unmatched. This year, it is a two day event where America welcomes the tall ships of the world to the Port of New York and New Jersey for a universal celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
SummerStage & Concerts — Central Park and venues across the five boroughs come alive with live music all season long, from emerging artists to global headliners.
US Open Tennis — Every August, the world’s best players descend on Flushing Meadows for one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, drawing fans from across the globe to Queens for two unforgettable weeks.

SUMMIT is Your Multilingual Host in the Clouds

At SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, our team is fluent in multiple languages, making us a natural home for visitors arriving from every continent. Whether you are traveling from South America, Europe, Africa, or Asia, we believe your experience is elevated when you are welcomed in your own language.

At 1,100 feet above Midtown, SUMMIT offers a multisensory experience that transcends borders. From the mirrored heights of Transcendence to the interactive wonder of Affinity, every space is designed to spark connection — reminding us of the commonalities that bind us together, no matter where we come from.

When you step onto the glass-bottomed ledges of Levitation, suspended over the city, you are looking down at the very skyline that has hosted the world’s greatest events for over a century. You can see the scale of it and feel why people keep coming back. Complete your visit to SUMMIT with Ascent, the world’s largest exterior all-glass elevator, taking you 12 stories higher for a viewpoint and experience unlike any other.

See It All from the Top

The world is coming to New York this summer. Be here for it.

Explore mind-bending art, test your limits in our glass skyboxes, and see everything from a perspective that changes you.

Buy Tickets and prepare to be moved. The most inspiring view in New York is waiting for you.