The Vessel New York
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The Vessel in New York is a construction in Hudson Yards, at High Line Park. Made up of a number of staircases, connected by platforms, in the form of an oval; it’s difficult to explain what Vessel is exactly. I can, maybe best describe it as being somewhere between a building, a work of art and a monument. Above all, it’s a real eye catcher in Hudson Yards, at the end of High Line Park. Vessel is the brainchild of British designer, Thomas Heatherwick.
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Vessel New York Tickets
You need a ticket to enter Vessel. You can get free tickets in advance here. However, with these tickets you need to select your exact 10-minute time slot in advance. So if the weather turns out bad at the time of your visit, or if your plans change while in New York, you cannot change your Vessel ticket. There’s also the option of flex tickets. For these you pay a small amount, but your visit time is flexible. You decide in advance which date you want to go, but you can choose the time when you’re in New York!
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What is Vessel?
Vessel is definitely an attention grabbing construction, comprising 154 interconnecting flights of stairs, with no less than 2,500 steps. In addition, it is 15 storeys high, so a climb to the top is definitely a workout! The views from the 80 viewing platforms, however, promise to make it all worthwhile. The recurring forms in the structure are reminiscent of Escher’s drawings. Although, everyone seems to see something different in its unusual shape. For example, a honeycomb, a beehive, a climbing frame or even a basket.
Location of Vessel
Vessel is located in Manhattan’s newest neighbourhood, Hudson Yards. To be precise, in ‘Public Square and Gardens at Hudson Yards’, a community park full of plants and trees. You will be able to see it if you are taking a walk over the High Line. This sprawling park is the epicentre of the eastern part of Hudson Yards. Further consisting of eight buildings with various uses such as offices, housing and shopping spaces, plus a cultural institute called The Shed. In addition, there is the 30 Hudson Yards building which is home to the Edge Hudson Yards Observation Deck. This part of Hudson Yards can be found between 30th and 34th Streets and 10th and 11th Avenue.
Vessel Tour
When the above tickets are sold out or if you would like to visit Vessel with a guide, then you can book this other tour for the Vessel, Hudson Yards and High Line Park. The tour will start near Chelsea Market. Here you enter the High Line and walk the old train tracks that turned into a park. At the end of the High Line you’ll find the Hudson Yards area, including the Vessel. You’ll climb the impressive structure and have a view of the city from this unique perspective.
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Practical Information
- Location: Vessel is located at Public Square and Gardens in Hudson Yards.
- Opening hours: Open daily from 10:00 to 21:00, in the winter closing at 19:00.
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