One World Observatory — the skydeck at One World Trade — finally opened to the public this weekend, and people were lined up for hours to see New York City from a new perspective.

Perched at 1,250 feet above the ground, the newly-opened observatory attracted tourists and locals alike, all with cameras and smartphones in-hand. 

We scoured Instagram for the best photos from opening weekend. Here's what we found: 

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