Rockefeller Center
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Rockefeller Center, New York
The experts at The New Yorker and Time Out New York recommend this place
"When in season, the Ice Rink is beautiful and fun!"(14 Tips)
"Thus including both One WTC Tower and Empire State Building :)"(17 Tips)
"Great ice skating place, and go downstairs to have a meal there!"(62 Tips)
"We enjoyed 360 degree view of the city from the observation deck!"(115 Tips)
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MEL BROWN STUDIOSAugust 24, 2014Got to see some pretty awesome people on set. Security is tight And there is a no photo policy but hey. That's life :) definitely worth a visit even as a tourist. Such a beautiful deco building!
Upvoted Jan 10
Rockefeller Center is the hub of Manhattan! It's the place to be and centrally located to almost everything. Packed with people all the time but the crowd is part of its essence
Upvoted Dec 19, 2024- Historical and beautiful, Rockefeller Center represents NYC at its best. It symbolizes culture, tradition, business & history. Take a walk down the promenade downstairs, offers plenty of cafés & shopsUpvoted Dec 8, 2024
The New YorkerAugust 3, 2012In 2010, Tad Friend sought to achieve what had once been done by John Updike in 1956: to walk from the Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center without ever setting foot on Fifth or Sixth Avenue Read more- NY WaterwayMay 2, 2012When in season, the Ice Rink is beautiful and fun! Any season, you can take our ferry right into Midtown, and take one of our FREE buses right here! www.nywaterway.com
Come here to do the things that you've always wanted to do as a New Yorker but have always avoided because of tourists - ice skating, Top of the Rock, the tree lighting...the list goes on.
Peisa ManzFebruary 1, 2016Love to come here during the changing of the seasons. There is always great things to do and plenty of nice restaurants. Make sure to visit The Top of the Rock to get a closer view of the skyscrapers.
Dawn MicheleApril 24, 2015Between Chinatown, Empire State Building and Times Square, if you haven't gone to Rockefeller Center, then you've never been to NYC. Winter is the skating rink, summer it's a place to dine al fresco- Guillaume PJuly 4, 2016Go to the rooftop. Best view of NYC. One side you can enjoy a Central Park scenic view, the other side Lower Manhattan and Midtown. Thus including both One WTC Tower and Empire State Building :)
Cece Fernandez SarmientoMarch 11, 2014One of the most complete and incredible Manhattan views will be seen from the Top of the Rock as the New Yorkers call it: the view from the Rockefeller Center!
- JessicaJuly 21, 2015If you like your bang for your buck, try dining at Rainbow Room-you get the view and food! A bit pricey, but if you think about the actual fare to go up the building, it may be worth it.
Monica EscobarSeptember 26, 2017You must go up to the top of the rock during the day, the best view of all the city including empire state and central park! Take all the Rockefeller Center tour- Sahar HashbalSeptember 11, 2016We enjoyed 360 degree view of the city from the observation deck! I absolutely loved the experience! There are lots of souvenirs shops at the center.
Rewan PartiDecember 18, 2015Rockefeller offers scenic displays throughout the year, from Christmas Tree and Ice Rink in winters to a beautiful cafe in the summer. A lot of artists perform early mornings!
Edward DelfinoAugust 28, 2018Always beautiful, but especially in the spring or Christmas time! It has to be a place you at least pass through while you're sightseeing!
The Most Interesting Man in the WorldJune 17, 2014If you’re going to go for a quadruple axel followed by a triple-toe-loop at the ice skating rink, a word of advice: it’s much easier to pull off while wearing skates.
Victoria GoulartJune 23, 2017If you want walk a little, sit for rest, go shopping, have a coffee, almost everything! That's the reason why I love this place so much
Carlos AltahonaAugust 23, 2016Rockefeller Center is luxurious and impressive at first sight. On the other hand, The Top of Rock located on the top floor of the building has a 360° view of Manhattan. Indescribable experience.
Jon MorrisDecember 19, 2017Iconic plaza, but can get very packed when the tree is up. Take a trip around the corner and go up to Top of the Rock, they have the best views in the city!
Richard HuntMay 9, 2014It is an Icon! The views from the top are exceptional. The best place to see The Empire State Building, The Chrysler Building, The Freedom Tower, The Statue of Liberty, and Times Square.
Livanos Restaurant GroupNovember 13, 2015Just a block away, Oceana Restaurant honors Rockefeller Center with “The Rock” Seafood Tower featuring fresh oysters, jumbo shrimp, clams & more!
LufthansaNovember 28, 2014Did you know: The famous, annual Rockefeller Christmas tree is generally between 75 and 90 feet tall, and requires up to five miles of lights.
Reign LowDecember 6, 2013Rocafella Center Christmas tree is up; It's a awesome sight to see and take pictures with your loved ones... Happy Holidays..
Caroline DengSeptember 11, 2015$30 Top of the Rock tickets for breathtaking views of Manhattan. Lines for the ice skating rink during the winter can take 1-2 hours.
This is my favorite spot in the city, hands down. The ice rank is open until spring, so don't fight the crowds at the holidays!
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Claire MaeDecember 16, 2014Much quieter than Empire State, no queues and you can see Empire State from top of the rock. Great pizza on ground level!
Carl GriffinDecember 25, 2015Make sure you visit the Rock view. It is a lot less crowded than the Empire State Building.- FamGroupNovember 14, 2014Whether you’re ice skating in its world-famous rink beneath a sparkling Christmas tree catching a show at the glamorous Radio City Music Hall or going behind the scenes of your favorite TV show at NBC
One of the tourist spots of NYC so it gets really crowded especially when everyone trying to take pictures. Definitely check out the Top of the Rock, NBC store and Lego
Andre Rocher 📱July 14, 2015If you go to the top of the rock observatory, go straight to the third floor on it. Unobstructed views are amazing!!
Nash AlsJune 21, 2017Rockefeller building is part of the NYC heritage, great view that overlooks Manhattan from the top, it also have great cafes & small boutiques- The New YorkerAugust 6, 2012Frida Kahlo once told the New Yorker that her husband, Diego Rivera, lost a whopping hundred and twenty-five pounds while painting the controversial Rockefeller Center frescoes. Read more
Harumi UDecember 7, 2014Through all seasons you get to see something new here. Christmas tree lighting event is becoming a bit like the New Year's Eve at Times Square!
Nick BlanchardJanuary 5, 2016The tree is spectacular year after year...just wish I'd gone before the temperature dropped 50 degrees (and with no snow to show for it)!
- Victoria GoulartJanuary 2, 2018Even though it’s really crowded during holidays season, it’s still a must go place, with all the Christmas decoration.
D GreeneFebruary 27, 2013This location is one of my favorite places to visit during Christmas to see The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. The tree has been placed here annually since 1933. Great memories!
John BoothJuly 7, 2016Both the tour and Top of the Rock are well worth it. In fact Top of the Rock is much better than going up the Empire State Building.
Affinia Hotel CollectionJune 12, 2014Aside from being home to New York City’s biggest Christmas tree during the holidays, this Art Deco building offers stunning views of the city from the “top of the rock”.
Stand on the street level, behind Prometheus’s butt, and nudge your camera lens just over the ledge for the best view that you can't see.
Gábor PauluszMarch 9, 2018Best tour with our guide Lindsey I've ever had in the US. She was funny and informative. If you take the tour ask for the tour which she guides.
AllieFebruary 11, 2014If you're visiting for the holiday display, go early in the morning (like before 9am) and it will be comparatively calm (for New York). It looks bigger on tv.... But still pretty.
Mike DDecember 12, 2017Iconic building in the heart of New York City! Take the tours and see a show!
@JaumePrimeroNovember 29, 2013I once saw Ivanna Trump in a full blown bottega venetta suit in the ice rink doing her thang. I just about died. The only place to check out a Christmas tree bigger than the Griswolds. ;)
Robert PJuly 9, 2012It's tricky to get decent photos due to reflections from the anti-suicide Perspex. You can get a small lens between the panels but anything bigger and you'll have to try your luck on the top deck.
CeSaintsDecember 22, 2015Always great to watch the lights and music show! Between Dec 18th and 23th it's always on in the evenings
Alan TompasJune 8, 2012My favorite place in NYC. Granted it is tourist hell, but the building itself is gorgeous. Go to the top of the Rock for some amazing views..especially at night. Well worth it.
Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019Rock Center has plenty of amazing shops. In the winter you won't want to miss the beautiful Christmas tree and ice skating.
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Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St)
New York, NY 10112
United States
New York, NY 10112
United States
Rockefeller Center is a 19-building commercial complex between 48th and 51st street in New York City. It serves as a massive center of entertainment, art, history, shopping, and much more. Rockefeller Center is one of the most popular tourist destinations in America.
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- 24 Hours
(212) 332-6868
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