One Liberty Observation Deck, Observation deck in downtown Philadelphia, United States
The One Liberty Observation Deck occupies the 57th floor of One Liberty Place at 883 feet (269 meters) high, providing 360-degree views across Philadelphia's skyline, the Delaware River, and into neighboring New Jersey and Delaware, covering approximately 100 miles (160 kilometers) of urban and regional landscape.
Opened in November 2015 as part of Philadelphia's effort to expand tourism infrastructure, the observation deck was created within the tallest skyscraper in the city at that time and remained operational until September 2021, offering visitors a modern high-altitude perspective of the historic downtown core.
The deck featured a prominent sculpture of Benjamin Franklin that stretched from the ticketing area to the top of the tower, along with interactive touch screens and listening stations that provided historical context about Philadelphia's founding figures, architectural landmarks, and urban development over more than two centuries.
Located at 1650 Market Street in the Penn Center commercial district, the deck was accessible daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with adult admission priced at approximately $14.50 and children ages three to eleven at $9.50, with group discounts and family passes available for purchase online or at the entrance.
Operated by Montparnasse 56, a Paris-based company that manages observation decks internationally, the facility offered complimentary guided tours called Philly From The Top seven days a week, combining panoramic city viewing with narrated insights into Philadelphia's history, architecture, and regional geography from a single elevated location.
Location: Philadelphia
Operator: Montparnasse 56
Address: 1650 Market St #5700, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Website: https://phillyfromthetop.com
GPS coordinates: 39.95260,-75.16839
Latest update: December 2, 2025 08:30
Philadelphia contains major sites from the American founding era alongside diverse museums and urban architecture. The Old City holds Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, while Independence National Historical Park encompasses several 18th-century buildings. Elfreth's Alley preserves colonial-era rowhouses, and Eastern State Penitentiary documents the history of incarceration. The city maintains significant art collections including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Barnes Foundation and the Rodin Museum. The Franklin Institute focuses on science education, while the Academy of Natural Sciences presents natural history displays. The Museum of the American Revolution complements the historic sites downtown. Beyond the center lies Valley Forge National Historical Park, where Washington's army encamped during the winter of 1777-78. Reading Terminal Market has offered regional produce and food stalls since 1893. Fairmount Park extends along the Schuylkill River and includes Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. Additional destinations include the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site and Philadelphia's Magic Gardens with its mosaic artwork. One Liberty Observation Deck provides views across the cityscape, while the Rocky Statue outside the art museum references the film series.
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