TOTR vs Empire State vs Edge – Which to Pick

TOTR’s 70th floor is uniquely glass-free — a rare gift for photographers seeking clean horizons.

Deck Differences (At a Glance)

Who Should Pick What

• Photographers → TOTR first for glass-free compositions.
• First-timers → Empire State for the icon; add TOTR to frame it.
• Design fans → Edge for bold geometry and angles.

Photo Pros & Cons

• TOTR: + Clean horizons, balanced views; − Can be windy on 70th.
• Empire State: + Historic aura; − Fewer glass-free compositions of the ESB itself.
• Edge: + Striking glass angles; − Glass reflections are both a tool and a challenge.

Pairing Suggestions

• TOTR + Empire State on different days for contrast.
• Edge at sunset, TOTR at blue hour for varied light + angles.

Bottom Line

If you can only do one for photos, pick TOTR. If time allows, do two — the differences are inspiring.