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Scenic Lookout
Rockefeller Center, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The Corcoran Group and The Telegraph
"You get the Empire State Building in your pictures which is amazing."(70 Tips)
"Very nice place to enjoy NYC skyline and cheaper than Empire State."(17 Tips)
"Come for last elevator at 10:45, night views are awesome"(11 Tips)
"New York skyline view is the best from here..."(4 Tips)
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Anja StrajnarOctober 13, 2013Stunning view! Get the tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line. Try to get there around sunset, the light changes every second and you can get amazing photos!
Camille VerdierOctober 11, 2015We had the New York Pass, and kept the Top of the Rock Observatory for our last night to admire the view. Sadly, we did not know you had a reserve an "elevator time" in advance... So please: reserve!
Halana MendonçaMarch 26, 2016One of the best views from Manhattan, go there on the twilight time then you can see the sunset and the beginning of the night. Don't forget your camera!!
1YearOfSingleJuly 25, 2016Concourse-to-Street Shortcut! If you're in the concourse below Rockefeller Center, and you need to get to street level, cut through the lobby via spiral staircase for a twinkling, scenic shortcut!- H IOctober 15, 2012Better than the view from the Empire State, 'cause you can actually see the Empire State building from up here. Night view >>> Day view. The crazy size of the city in lights will astound you.
Stephanie DeDeckerDecember 26, 2017Best views of the city - you get to see the park, Empire State Building and One World Trade Center
Fabrice MandonSeptember 4, 2013Enjoy a 360 ° view on this incredible tower , climb on the top of the town and spend time to look the city of nyc , a good way to discover the town
Ben MackeyAugust 25, 2014There is a shorter line if you enter from the underground entrance. From the 47-50th subway station walk north underground and follow the signs.
Ryan ComerfordJuly 9, 2013Skip the lines at the Empire State Building and come here. You get a designated time to board the elevators and 3 decks to view New York City from. Also- check out the ceiling at Rock Center.
Vincent VelemaJanuary 29, 2012Amazing view, go check it out an hour before sunset. You'll have the time 2 go through the waitingline and be on top before sunset sets in. You will see the city before sunset, untill sundown. Awesome
LukaSHAugust 24, 2014Awesome view of Central Park and Lower Manhattan as well. Don't forget to visit all three levels of observation deck!
The TelegraphJuly 3, 2012Take in the city from 'Top of the Rock' (30 Rockefeller Plaza; topoftherocknyc.com; Open 8am-midnight) the 70th floor roof-deck of GE Building, centerpiece of Midtown’s Art Deco-era Rockefeller Center
InterContinental Hotels & ResortsFebruary 22, 2013An Art Deco masterpiece filling floors 67 to 70. The unobstructed 360 degree view through the crystal clear glass is astonishing, it will leave you awestruck at how beautiful New York really is. Read more
EdwulfJune 25, 2015Less crowded than Empire State, you can have wonderful views from Central Park. Also Empire State can be seen in all its glory! 3 decks available!
Jimmy_from_beyondMay 17, 2017Great view try to buy tickets early or online. Movie in the Elevator ride shhhh
Ania BańczykDecember 5, 2015The view is spectacular and breathtaking and there is not much more to say. Avoid the most crowded periods like holidays and summer. The stuff is very helpful and nice.
NYC: The Official GuideJuly 1, 2013A great time to visit the top of this skyscraper is 30 minutes before sundown, when the sky displays an array of colors and you are able to see the lights coming alive all around NYC.
Gabriele 肉March 28, 2015As soon as you get there go to the upper deck to take pictures without a glass in front of you! Check sunset time on the Internet, go there a hour before and stay until dark.
Marcelo CastroJanuary 7, 2016Totally worth a visit! Best view in NYC!! Special highlight to the view of the Empire State and Central Park! Simply amazing!
Heba 🐋April 24, 2019Pay extra 10 dollars and enjoy the sunset and all sky colors till midnight.. unbelievable charming 🧡
B ChuMay 20, 2013Recommended (over Empire State Blg) if you would like a view of the Manhattan Skyline. Best to go 730pm (or no later than 1/2 hr before sunset). Get discounted tix (print out) from www.newyork.com
Amanda SaqueJune 23, 2017Come in the late afternoon, so you can enjoy the sunset and the night view / Venha no fim da tarde, assim dá para aproveitar o entardecer e a vista noturna
Tugce Uluurgun SoykanAugust 6, 2014It's better to get on to the top of Rockefeller than Empire State Building. Because here you have both Central Park and Empire view together. You can even see the tiny statue of liberty 🗽
◎expJanuary 30, 2016Spent about an hour in six different lines to get to the top, but it was kinda worth it, especially if what they say about Empire state building lines is true :)
Lalo GutierrezDecember 27, 2015The best place to see all New York, buy your tickets at the machines with a credit card, its more easy and faster
Victor MartinsNovember 3, 2015Tip to the people on vacation: arrive earlier, book your watch (preferrably to sunset) and go eat at Bill's burger while you wait. The view here is phenomenal!
Josh AntonioJune 12, 2016Less busy than The Empire State building so easier to do photography if you're into that kind of thing.
Monica EscobarJune 20, 2017Best view ever! For me better than empire state because you can see the empire state and the Central park, because of that better in the day
Dri CastroNovember 3, 2015very very messy! I bought a ticket to enter the 16: 30h and enjoy the sunset. Sao 16: 55h and I'm still in a giant queue!Lack of respect and disorganization!
Phil BucklerJuly 26, 2015By far the best view of New York City. Go just before sunset to see the skyline light up
JoeApril 18, 2016Had a blast! What a beautiful skyline and most important had my partners daughters weddingt here closing the whole resturant! Couldn't of done it better my self!
Crystal HarrisonJune 11, 2014Free app available with audio tour. Fills the time while waiting in line, but if the line is short be sure to skip ahead to match your location. Go at night and see the Empire State bldg lighted.- Marcus HanssonOctober 10, 2014Yes, it gets crowded. You need to book ahead of you want to be here at sunset. And you want that.
Emanuele AJanuary 3, 2014Amazing experience with a magic and spectacular skyline of New York, Central Park, Empire State Building and more...
Petra MervartováOctober 20, 2015Go there at night or just before sunset- NYC with all these lights is absolutely amazing and you have to see Empire State like this.
Tomas SOctober 17, 2017Short queues when compared to Empire State Building. Also from this one you see get Empire State in your photos :)
Mante ZygelyteOctober 26, 2014Very nice views on the Empire State Building and Central Park! Even better, than from the Empire State!
MeritMay 16, 2015Amazing view over NYC! There are 3 observation decks in total, go on the highest one using the escalators
Van OlmsteadNovember 6, 2017The view is incredible in all directions but the efficiency with which they handled the crowd allowed us to enjoy it!
Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019Buy tickets ahead of time in order to avoid lines. Sunset is probably the most optimal time of day for photos! Enjoy 360 views of NYC.
Abdulrahman FetyaniApril 15, 2019I tried it at night, it doesn’t matter day or night, the view is breathtaking anyway over the city.
Laura BonelliSeptember 17, 2015Check in right after dusk on a weekday: it's definitely less crowded and you can admire the beautiful lights glow in the evening sky all over Manhattan.
Owen BaileyMarch 5, 2015Great view of Manhattan and perfect place to see the Empire State. Looks incredible at night
M GBJune 3, 2016The overall experience is great, people are so friendly and the view is just beautiful.
Kevin PostlerFebruary 5, 2015Great view of the city. Lots of fun for tourist and for those who have lived here all their lives
Johanna NagyAugust 24, 2018i can't find the exact word which can describe how beautiful is this view of the city.Unbelievable.
Bruno BottegaMarch 29, 2015Try going during the sunset, because seeing the city during the day and during the night are two different and great experiences.
Gizem TabakMarch 28, 2015If you want to be there around sunset, make sure you buy your tickets ~1 hour before. Unfortunately, the deck does not go through the west side, so cannot see the amazing colors directly.
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Top of the Rock Observation Deck
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10112
United States
New York, NY 10112
United States
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 332-6868
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