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New York outdoor viewing deck is 100 stories high

The Associated Press

New York – Thrill-seeking visitors at New York’s Hudson Yards will be able to catch expansive views from a 100-story-high outdoor observation deck early next year.

In this view from "Edge" buildings in Manhattan, foreground, the Hudson River, and New Jersey, background, are seen through thick glass panels, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 in New York. Thrill-seeking visitors at New York's Hudson Yards will be able to catch expansive views from the 100-story-high deck early next year.

Hudson Yards Experiences announced on Thursday that tickets are now on sale for the deck – called “Edge “ – which opens on March 11, 2020.

The deck, surrounded by tall glass panels, is anchored on two sides of a skyscraper at 30 Hudson Yards.

The triangular-shaped "Edge" observation deck is perched 1100 feet (335 meters) on top of 20 Hudson Yards, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 in New York.
The triangular-shaped "Edge" observation deck with a glass window overlooking the street below, is perched 1100 feet (335 meters) on top of 20 Hudson Yards, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 in New York.

A peek-a-boo portion of the floor allows for a dizzying selfie with the chasm beneath.

Visitors can even climb outdoor “skyline steps” from the 100th to 101st floor.

People walk around "Edge," an outdoor observation deck overlooking New York, during a media tour, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

If a liquid courage is required, there’ll be a champagne bar on the 100th floor.

Tickets cost $36 to $38 for adults and $31 to $33 for kids.

A videographer works on "Edge," an outdoor observation deck overlooking New York.