Now You Can See Forever and a Day From the World Trade Center
June 19, 2015
“We now invite the world to see forever.” With these words, One World Observatory opened its doors in May, or maybe “started its elevators” would be more appropriate. Located atop One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the western hemisphere, the three-level observatory offers visitors an unparalleled way to experience New York City, but more than that, it bears witness to the indomitable spirit and resilience of New York City. Now, about those elevators…
Sky Pods
Upon arrival, visitors board elevators to whisk them to the observatory; whisk being the operative word, since the sky pods, as they are called, accomplish the 102 story ascent in less than sixty seconds.Those who need to occupy their minds with something other than the breath-taking speed can do so by immersing themselves in the floor-to-ceiling LED projected time lapse presentation which traces the development of NYC from 1600 to the present – in less than 60 seconds!
Observing
The main observatory deck, may be located on the bottom level of One World Observatory, but when that happens to be the 100th floor, it hardly matters. Stepping onto the deck, visitors are treated to a 360-degree view of the city stretching out below, the surrounding waterways, and as much of the great beyond as the particular day’s weather permits. Those curious about what’s going on down there can step into the Sky Portal, a 14-foot side circular disk located in the middle of the main observatory, where thanks to high-definition cameras, they can observe real time footage of the thoroughfares below.
Multimedia Viewing
Lest anyone forget for a moment that this is the 21st century where only the latest in technology will do, One World Observatory offers multimedia-enhanced aspects of the city below. In the See Forever Theater, a two-minute video presents a tapestry of time-lapse shots, birds’ eye views, and the unique abstract patterns and textures that make up the rhythms and pulse of a typical day in New York. Speaking of pulses, over in the City Pulse attraction, billed as an interactive concierge, gesture recognition technology and HD monitors give visitors the ability to connect with landmarks and neighborhoods they’ve just observed below by seeing close-up views and receiving personalized recommendations.
As the One World Observatory website states, “There are a million things to see in New York. This is the one in a million.” If you’re moving to the greater New York City area, you’ll have plenty of time to sample them. And if you use Beltmann Relocation Services to get here, you’ll find that they’re the one in a million New York City moving company.
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