One Liberty Observation Deck, Philadelphia

One Liberty Observation Deck, Philadelphia (must see)

The One Liberty Observation Deck, also called Philly from the Top, opened to the public in 2015, is fully glassed in and pretty plain, but offers incredible 360-degree panoramic views of the city from 883 feet above street level, which is the highest public access level and the tallest standing building attraction in Philadelphia as of 2016.

The attraction consists of 3 levels – the ground floor entry area, a 2nd floor ticketing, lobby and gift shop area, and the 57th floor observation area. After purchasing a ticket, visitors may choose to stand in front of a green screen to have a photo taken. They then board an elevator where a surround-sound video gives general facts about the structure and the city. Once on the 57th floor, visitors enter an area with tables, seating and vending machines. The observation area completely encircles the building core with windows in all directions. Available are multiple interactive maps that allow to zoom in on surrounding neighborhoods – very helpful to see the main points of interest and just perfect for a self-guided attraction.

Tip:
Pray for a clear day and bring your binoculars, snacks and water.
Consider going as close to closing time as possible to catch the sunset.

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One Liberty Observation Deck on Map

Sight Name: One Liberty Observation Deck
Sight Location: Philadelphia, USA (See walking tours in Philadelphia)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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