A new view from the Pru

View Boston, a new observatory at the top of the Prudential Center in downtown Boston, opens to tourists on June 15th.  The exhibit spans the top three floors of the Prudential Center. It consists of an open-air terrace and observatory that allows an interactive view of the city's nearly two dozen neighborhoods. The project cost $182 million to construct. It rivals the John Hancock Skywalk Observatory. John Hancock is the tallest building in Boston. The Pru is the second tallest, but it may now have the better observatory.Watch a clip of the view from View Boston from Boston Globe here.View Boston replaces the Top of the Hub, a favorite restaurant at the top of the Prudential Center. It offered diners a panoramic view of the city and classic American steakhouse fare. The restaurant opened in 1965 and was a go-to place for special events like birthdays, anniversaries and graduations. The building owner decided not renew the lease in 2020, despite the restaurant's profitability.The new open-air observatory includes a touchscreen and interactive museum experience, as well as  a cocktail bar at the site. Tickets to entry start at $34.99 for adults. Read more about the new View Boston on the Boston Globe here.