Created by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio, Vessel is an iconic New York City experience designed to be entered and explored. Enjoy …
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Mar 5, 2025
Really good looking structure. We would have taken a walk up it - but our legs were already aching from so much walking. It's a structure of steps. Slightly tainted since they have had to.put up n…Full review by Dawnie100
Mar 5, 2025
Quite an impressive building, to be honest. It was a pretty cold day to visit: -7! Felt like -14! Lucky blue sky sunshine etc to make it up. It reopened after some suicides. The price to pay is th…Full review by AADSWJ
Jan 12, 2025
At just $10 each, we thought this was a must do activity and one that complimented our tour of Hudson Yards. The architecture is stunning, simply stunning. The climb itself gets your heart pumping …Full review by mtducker
When we visited the "vessel" in mid November we did not pre book and as you will note from my review I do not carry a mobile cellphone so instead of obtaining a ticket from the …
When we visited the "vessel" in mid November we did not pre book and as you will note from my review I do not carry a mobile cellphone so instead of obtaining a ticket from the distribution post along side the "vessel" was taken by a security chap to the fourth floor desk where I was given two tickets. I did not have to wait and in answer to another question yes there is an elevator but it takes just six people and only goes once evry fifteen minutes so if there is a queue there may be a long waiting time. I suggest walking up if possible.
You can check the Hudson Yards website for free reservations. I recommend that you try to book it in advance if you have a particular time/day you'd like go. Otherwise, it can be hit …
You can check the Hudson Yards website for free reservations. I recommend that you try to book it in advance if you have a particular time/day you'd like go. Otherwise, it can be hit or miss as to how crowded it is and whether you'll be able to get free tickets if you show up and use the kiosks at the Vessel. (The "Flexipass" is the one that costs $10, so if you are looking for free viewing--and no reason not to--then don't choose the Flexipass.)
My family will be visiting in a few days. Do we have to reserve tickets in advance? What is the best time to visit – in the morning, or in the evening?
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Yes, you need to make the reservation in advance. I personally like both sunset and evening views.
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