observation deck
High-up lookout area
An observation deck is a platform or enclosed area at the top of a tall building, tower, or natural formation, designed for viewing the surrounding landscape.
Major skyscrapers and tourist attractions typically include observation decks: The Empire State Building's observation deck offers panoramic views of Manhattan.
Also called an observation platform or viewing platform.
Unobstructed wide-angle view
- vistaPleasing distant scene
- skylineUrban profile against atmosphere
- cityscapeView of urban architecture
- landmarkNotable point of reference
scenic · horizon · telescope · binoculars · photography · tourists · viewpoint · 360-degree
panorama
Unobstructed wide-angle view
- vistaPleasing distant scene
- skylineUrban profile against atmosphere
- cityscapeView of urban architecture
landmark · scenic · horizon · telescope · binoculars · photography · tourists · viewpoint · 360-degree · overlook
tower
Tall slender edifice
- skyscraperVery tall urban building
- rooftopBuilding's top exterior surface
- highriseMultistory urban building
skywalk · balcony · terrace · mezzanine · gallery · elevator · glass floor · railing · platform · pinnacle
- attractionszoo, museum, theme park, amusement park, water park
- parksplayground, Hyde Park, Yellowstone, Grant Park, picnic table
- public spacespark, plaza, street, city parks, public parks
- sightseeinglandmarks, tourist attraction, attractions, landmark, city tours
- tourist attractionstheme parks, amusement parks, museum, water parks, zoos
- airportterminal, gate, gates, runway, baggage claim
observation deckground level
Surface elevation plane
basement · cellar · street level · ground floor · bunker
observation deckwindowless room
sealed chamber · vault · enclosed space · panic room · dark room
deck, observe, observer, observation, observed, observing, observance, observable, unobserved