New York’s ever-changing skyline has acquired another sky-high attraction for Gothamites to climb: Vessel. The 60-ton sculpture, located at sleek cultural destination Hudson Yards, resembles a honeycomb, although some New Yorkers say it looks like a fancy trash can. Others say the larger-than-life art installation designed by British architect Thomas Heatherwick is New York’s version of the Eiffel Tour.
We climbed the spiral staircase made up of 154 interconnecting staircases, almost 2,500 individual steps and 80 landings, the various outlook points offer sweeping views of the Hudson River that will appear mighty dreamy at sunset.
Know before you go
Visiting and climbing Hudson Yards’ new jungle gym is $10 and you must reserve a time slot (unless you get a $15 flex ticket) and get tickets in advance. Vessel does have an elevator, is handicap accessible and now features floor-to-ceiling steel mesh barriers.
The Shed (a multimedia cultural center) and Edge (NYC’s highest observation deck) are also fun things to add to your do list while in the area.