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Top of the Rock Observation Deck

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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 Telegraph and The Corcoran Group 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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Yasemin MoraydanDecember 25, 2014
how can humans build all this!
Steven GraffhamMay 28, 2012
Go in the first hour. Queues are not too bad.
juli mclaurinMarch 13, 2010
Check out the music and lights room--really fun, especially for kids.
Manuel BautistaJune 9, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Best view of NYC.
John MansfieldFebruary 22, 2015
Total ripoff. Charged me $30 for an elevator ride. When I arrived at the top found all of the decks closed.
Vivian Mintz KingDecember 22, 2012
Don't bother paying the extra photo fee- you only get to email yourself an image. No actual photo included!!
TODAY ShowAugust 15, 2011
A breathtaking view of Manhattan.
Elton JulianDecember 3, 2012
good place to go.
shantel MosesFebruary 12, 2012
U have to go through a metal detector here.
Matthew SacksJuly 15, 2010
Just go here. It's worth the $21 for an epic view.
Bonnie RamonJanuary 29, 2012
Loved taking photos here!
ThomasSeptember 14, 2014
Overpriced, go to a good rooftopbar to have an better experience and view on Manhatten!
Elton JulianDecember 5, 2012
Top of the Rock rocker feller
Sencer 🇹🇷January 2, 2013
better than empire st.
William DavisMay 24, 2013
Don't waste your time queuing for Empire State Building....Rockerfeller Centre is much better!!
James KimMarch 26, 2010
Been here 10+ times
I have been to both ESB & TOTR hundreds of times. TOTR offers better view. Period.
Mike AyersJune 21, 2013
Killer view!
Tony PiazzaJanuary 8, 2012
Rockefeller trees have come from Podunk, Mass (really)
Angel Del pinoApril 20, 2013
Amazing...
Sue Ellen TetlakAugust 21, 2014
Staff was rude, views exceptional
EatMeDrinkMeNYCDecember 31, 2011
Cheaper and better view than ESB.
Jessica SchroerJanuary 30, 2010
If you want a great view of New York City...this is the place.
David ChristianJuly 10, 2009
Come close to closing time to get a beautiful view of the city at night with no wait.
Davide CavagneroAugust 12, 2011
For god's sake folks, stop flashing against the Windows!
Mari ReuterMarch 17, 2012
Sunset, the best time to come..
Andy WilkeJanuary 23, 2015
Nice view over Manhattan and the Central Park. Not so crowded as the Empire State Building. Buy your ticket at the ticket machine downstairs.
Richie SteidellApril 13, 2012
Military discount half off
TracyJAugust 11, 2012
that you put a wiggle in your belly
Tracey NNovember 11, 2011
arrive much earlier than when want to view. large lines
Katie MorseNovember 20, 2009
See the BEST views of Manhattan - bonus points (ok, not really) if you catch a sunset.
Roberta RossettoJuly 5, 2011
Elevador goes 67 floors up and down in 43 seconds!
Molly M. HarringtonMay 27, 2012
Don't buy tickets for 8am. They left us waiting outside for 15 min. Unbelievable.
Thaisa MagalhaesAugust 23, 2010
The best view of the Central Park.
DenisKMay 25, 2013
They haven't quite thought through how to get out of here
NBC Nightly NewsJanuary 21, 2011
NBC has a weather camera mounted on Top of the Rock
George SiroisJuly 2, 2010
Been here 5+ times
When you see a revolving door, only go through 1 person at a time. Read more
Robin McNamaraJune 5, 2010
Shows you a full 360 degrees view of NYC.
Matthew LenahanJuly 9, 2011
Very cool elevator ride!
BelLe WiwattharangkulApril 26, 2012
Top of NYC
Jake SmithMay 20, 2012
Try to find Times Square.
Digisha B.May 29, 2012
Wait around for the sunset!
Robert CortesDecember 2, 2011
Awesome field trip
J P MilessiAugust 17, 2012
Awesomeness
Jason HellerJanuary 25, 2010
Take pictures of the skyline at sunset - AMAZING! Read more
Marcelo Reis CamargoJuly 15, 2013
Very very tbest
MonicaOctober 19, 2010
The view is incredible. No cell service.
Sergey PNovember 25, 2011
free wifi!
Andres PNovember 21, 2009
great views, get a $2 off coupon on 50th street entrance
Allan SDecember 21, 2010
nice view!! go on a clear day/night
Sebastian VighNovember 4, 2011
Thats amazing..

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