Trump Tower

The basics

The top 38 floors of Trump Tower house residential condominiums, offering expansive city and Central Park views, while offices occupy the floors above the atrium. The atrium, open to the public, features a 60-foot (18-meter) cascading waterfall. Here, you’ll find a few Trump-branded and non-branded retail shops and dining outlets. There’s also a public roof garden on the fifth floor.

Trump Tower is a typical feature of sightseeing tours with a focus on Donald Trump, Midtown Manhattan, shopping, and architecture. At 68 stories tall, it’s not the city’s tallest building. But with its modern design, it’s one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Visit as part of a hop-on hop-off bus tour to combine the tower with other city highlights at your leisure.

Things to know before you go

• Trump Tower is ideal for visitors with an interest in Donald Trump.

• All visitors must go through a security check before entering the building.

• Stores inside Trump Tower offer a wide range of Trump-branded merchandise.

• Trump Tower has been, and may continue to be, the site of protests.

• You don’t need reservations to dine at Trump Grill, located in the atrium and open daily for lunch.

How to get there

Trump Tower stands on 5th Avenue between 56th and 57th Streets. By subway, take the E or M to 5 Avenue-53rd Street or W to 5 Avenue. A number of buses also stop nearby, including the M1, M2, M3, and M57. Of course, you can also take rideshare or one of the city’s iconic yellow cabs.

When to get there

Trump Tower is open to the public from 8am–10pm daily, but different shops and restaurants have different operating hours. Only the atrium and roof garden are open to visitors, so you may not need that much time here unless you plan on dining at one of the restaurants.

Other Trump properties in New York

New York, Donald Trump’s hometown, is also home to a number of other Trump-owned or Trump-licensed properties besides the Trump Tower. Other properties include the Trump International Hotel & Tower, Trump World Tower, Trump Park Avenue, Trump Palace, Trump Parc, and Trump Plaza.

Ways to explore

Set aside anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of hours for visiting Trump Tower, depending on whether you want a peek at its splashy, gold-toned lobby, a bite at one of the dining spaces, or to browse its shops. Many guided tours of Midtown Manhattan include at least exterior views of the tower, and some offer a quick stop. A few focus exclusively on the Trump family, while others include other Fifth Avenue landmarks and filming locations, such as FAO Schwarz.

Accessibility

Trump Tower is wheelchair accessible.

Age limits

None

What to pack

Credit card if you plan on shopping

What to wear

Anything goes in Trump’s world; there’s no dress code, so wear anything you want.

Not allowed

Shouting “You’re fired!” at passersby

Amenities

Cafés, restaurant, Trump apparel shop

Address

Trump Tower is located in the heart of Manhattan, with plenty of public transportation options nearby. Some guided tours also offer transportation.

Driving

While it’s possible to reach Trump Tower by car, parking can be hard to find and Midtown Manhattan parking garages are typically exorbitant. A good compromise is getting dropped off in a taxi or a rideshare.

Public transportation

The nearest subway stops are 59th Street station (N, R, and W trains), Fifth Avenue/53rd Street (E and M trains), and 57th Street (F train). You can also take city buses M1, M2, M3, M4, M31, or M57.

Best times to visit

If you’re traveling on a budget, come in the early evening for happy hour specials at the bar.

Best days to visit

Most shops and eateries within Trump Tower are open daily, except for Trump Café, which is open Monday–Friday. Unlike other parts of NYC, Midtown can feel quieter on weekends.

Best months to visit

NYC is best during the shoulder seasons of spring and fall. You’ll find the fewest crowds after the winter holiday season.