SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

For our first night in New York I took my mother and brother to the SUMMIT observation deck at One Vanderbilt. Over 90 stories above the city and covered floor to ceiling in mirrored glass it was absolutely astonishing! 

Looking towards the south of Manhattan. 

The mirrored interior.

Looking up towards the ceiling.

The Chrysler Building.

The skyline towards Bryant Park with the ice skating rink.

Looking down at the mirrored floor.

The mirrored sculpture on the floor that resembled pools of liquid.

The scale model of One Vanderbilt.

Another room featured reflective balls filled with helium. The ever shifting lighting and playful environment created a magical allure.

A selfie while looking up at the ceiling.

Going up to the upper level and looking down through a mirrored tunnel at the guests below.

Another selfie looking up at the ceiling with mom and Jon.

Screens that made it appear as though you were floating through the clouds.

The lounge with a floating fireplace.

Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Between checking into our hotel and our evening plans we had some time to see some of New York’s most iconic sites. 

The view from our hotel at sunset, with the Queens skyline to the left and the Manhattan skyline to the right.

Getting a quick slice of pizza from Lucky’s Pizzeria & Cafe near the Queensboro Plaza station.

Grand Central Terminal opened in 1913 and features a beautiful astrological ceiling. 

Across the Grand Central Terminal and looking up at One Vanderbilt.

 

The Chrysler Building.

The incredible Christmas lighting display at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Rockefeller Center with the Christmas tree that was set up the day before.

The breathtaking interior of St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

While making our way around the Cathedral I took a photo of this man touching up the lettering on the pews. His name was Sebastian and gave me a bit of gold leaf. To see more of Sebastian’s art please visit sebastianworks.com. 

The almost life sized nativity scene. 

The alter. 

A patron praying in the niche of Saint Sharbel Makhlouf.

Back at the Rockefeller Center.