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Top of the Rock Observation Deck

Scenic Lookout

Rockefeller Center, New York

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Top of the Rock Observation Deck

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Ranked #1 for scenic lookouts in New York
The experts at The Corcoran Group and The Telegraph recommend this place
"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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J. I.G.November 3, 2014
Book in advance
Nofar CohenSeptember 26, 2013
Lines are TOO LONG. view is really beautiful but waiting for so many lines this long isnt worth it
Andres BrabeckOctober 27, 2018
The view of course
Jörg WandererApril 18, 2011
Allow for 1-2 hours of waiting time. Might be important if you want to take blue hour shots.
Andre BrainerFebruary 3, 2016
The Night is Very Nice..
Michael ConstantinidesMay 9, 2010
Go before sunset and leave after! A bit more crowded but worth it..
Russ MyersJanuary 3, 2012
Get your passes online to avoid the waiting line.
Martijn BuddingMay 19, 2013
Great alternative to the Empire State!.
willouMarch 31, 2012
This place is much better and less crowded than the Empire State Building.
MiaMay 10, 2015
Scenic views!
✰ David Mathison ✰March 28, 2012
Go to the very top, past where the elevators drop you off.
Andrew FurmanOctober 19, 2015
Great view
Viator.comJanuary 25, 2012
Find a better view here than at the Empire State Building! Read more
S YusopJanuary 9, 2017
Went up here instead of to Empire State Building.
LuciDecember 2, 2014
Better than the Empire State.
Brian MarcoMarch 14, 2012
They have kid height binoculars. Very cool.
Jb PotAugust 3, 2011
Free wifi to share your photo's with the rest of THE world SUPER!
Jason LeBlancNovember 19, 2010
Be sure to check out all 3 levels once you get up there!
Ana VilchisJuly 9, 2013
Summer Day!
Marianne AmelinckxNovember 30, 2011
Buy the ticket on the NBC store, the ticket won't expire!
Patty HicksJanuary 16, 2016
Fun times even if foggy.
Gwen LaurensNovember 17, 2012
Get here at 8 am on Saturday. This place is empty.
Wouter de RijkMay 24, 2013
Better view than on the empire state building
Horacio SanchezSeptember 30, 2015
Beautiful view!
Kirsten BlowersJuly 26, 2011
Come at night and bring iPod. Spiritual experience!
PetrNovember 1, 2014
Must go there
Carla DejongheJuly 3, 2015
Great view!
James BrothersNovember 29, 2014
Stunning views
Erika GolbeySeptember 19, 2012
View this at Sunset. Breathtaking.
Mike BarkerFebruary 18, 2015
Gorgeous views.
J.J. SullivanMarch 28, 2010
Sunset was spectacular, definitely the time to check out this awesome view.
Caroline MarantesJuly 11, 2012
My favorite Manhattan view!
Leonel PeragalloSeptember 20, 2011
it has the best night view of the city
Tamara PetersonMay 2, 2014
Get the loyalty pass
Mihai MacarieSeptember 25, 2013
Let your tripod home... Security guys doesn't allow you to take pictures using a tripod... Horrible!
ᴡ OrtizOctober 16, 2011
Go at sunset must have pictures
Dan StephensonAugust 28, 2011
If you are not sure what you are looking at ask the security guards. They are helpful.
Aiden KirchnerSeptember 13, 2011
Amazing views, absolutely beautiful.
James KimMarch 24, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Visit the TOTR around sunset and stick around. You'll witness the gotham in transition.
NY WaterwayApril 14, 2011
Check out our tour pack with Top of the Rock! Read more
Antti RantanenDecember 3, 2016
Better views than ESB.
Roman BelovApril 3, 2013
A million bucks for this view of the city.
René GreubelJuly 18, 2013
Awesome in New York
Jason CastellaniNovember 14, 2011
Enjoy the spaceship-like elevator ride to the top.
Emily LEFebruary 14, 2010
Go on a clear, summer night - it's gorgeous and can be romantic
clarissa gomesMay 11, 2013
Vista maravilhosa! Imperdível!
Elton JulianDecember 4, 2012
Top of the Rock good place to visit
Anca StegereanSeptember 3, 2013
Awesome view <3
AmberMay 4, 2015
didnt realize it was outdoors til i started screaming
William DavisMay 24, 2013
Don't go there if its too wet or windy!!

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