observation decks
High-up lookout areas
Observation decks are elevated platforms designed for viewing scenery, typically atop tall buildings, towers, or natural landmarks.
They offer panoramic views of cityscapes or landscapes: The Empire State Building's observation deck draws millions of visitors annually.
Some are enclosed; others are open-air.
The term also applies to viewing areas at airports where people watch planes take off and land.
- viewpointsIndividual ways of thinking
- bird's eye viewElevated vantage point
- skywalkElevated enclosed pedestrian passage
- glass floorSee-through load-bearing surface
- panoramaUnobstructed wide-angle view
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- scenic viewsviewpoints, mountain views, sunset, vistas, vista
- sightseeinglandmarks, tourist attraction, attractions, landmark, city tours
- tourist attractionstheme parks, amusement parks, museum, water parks, zoos
- aquariumsfish tanks, aquarium, aquariums, fish tank, reef tanks
- architecture toursguided tours, walking tours, historic buildings, landmarks, Art Deco buildings
- park amenitiespicnic table, picnic areas, bathrooms, picnic tables, picnic bench
observation decksbasements
Floors below ground level
cellars · street level · underground bunkers · catacombs · mine shafts
observation decksbunkers
Fortified underground chambers
vaults · enclosed spaces · safe rooms · panic rooms · dark rooms
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