The sky-high battle for the best view of New York

NEW YORK >> The emergence of several new observation decks in New York City in recent years has set off a dizzying competition for visitors’ attention and dollars. Each deck seemingly tries to one-up the others with enhanced and immersive experiences, almost turning these venues into amusement parks in the sky. Donning my thrill-seeker cap, I took multiple ear-popping journeys to the tops of buildings in midtown Manhattan this year to find out whether these bells and whistles are welcome additions or needless distractions. The experiences ranged from humbling to harrowing.

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