This new Midtown skyscraper will let thrill-seeking New Yorkers free-fall 300 feet
Briefly

The Torch, a new skyscraper at 740 Eighth Avenue in New York City, will feature a 300-foot free-fall experience for adrenaline seekers. Scheduled to open in 2026, it will combine an observation deck with a theme park ride, offering panoramic skyline views. The project also includes a glass-bottomed elevator, 825 hotel rooms, retail spaces, and a rooftop restaurant. Construction has resumed, and the building is designed to evoke a torch with immersive visual and audio effects, enhancing the thrill of the experience.
The Torch at 740 Eighth Avenue will feature transparent tubes allowing thrill-seekers to plummet 300 feet, combining a skyscraper and a theme park ride.
This 52-story skyscraper stands 1,067 feet tall, offering panoramic views and an exhilarating free-fall experience at speeds up to 60 mph.
Read at Time Out New York
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