observation deck

noun

: a platform built so that people can see or watch something
You can see into three different states from the mountaintop restaurant's observation deck.

Examples of observation deck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Edge, Hudson Yards Billing itself as the highest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere, the Edge is charging $400 for tickets to a July 4 fireworks party. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 1 July 2024 This hilarious Mel Brooks comedy — about two producers determined to stage a surefire flop on Broadway and keep the investment money for themselves — famously shot on location all over New York City, including at the Empire State Building's observation deck. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 June 2024 Smoke billowed from the tower’s topmost observation deck. Lee Hockstader, Washington Post, 25 June 2024 Those include Coastal Climb, an obstacle course that culminates in 360-degree views from The Lookout observation deck (the highest point accessible to guests on the ship, also reachable via elevator) and The Net ropes course. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024 The Rotary Centennial Nature Center has an elevated observation deck to admire the views and exhibits that teach visitors about the history of Honeymoon Island and nearby Caladesi Island. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024 By the third day guests were sharing cigars and coffee on the observation deck and passing out tiaras and maracas for birthdays of fellow passengers. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2024 Entry to the Visitor Center exhibits and observation deck is $10. Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 The property is adjacent to the runway and features an observation deck to check out the assortment of airplanes at this nostalgic gem. Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 7 May 2024

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“Observation deck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/observation%20deck. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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