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Scenic Lookout
Rockefeller Center, New York
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"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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Julie SosciaJuly 17, 2018Buy tickets ahead of time in order to avoid lines. Sunset is probably the most optimal time of day for photos!
Eric SteinJuly 25, 2017Great place for awesome views of the city. Not an expensive place to go up and check out New York
DaneAugust 17, 2015Beautiful view! The best times for photos are on clear days, the Golden Hour, or Blue Hour 📷🌆🌃
Mauricio Fernández LugoSeptember 10, 2015Excelente! la mejor vista de NYC. The Best view of NYC. I suggest going at night.
Frank AJanuary 16, 2011If you want to watch the sunset, get in line BEFORE sunset so you can watch the videos about Rockefeller Center's history, etc. It's also a great place to watch the moonrise or moonset. Also, if you g
Jonny McCormickSeptember 11, 2016One of the best views of NYC. Get the NY CityPass and skip the queue 😎
Patricia Oliva-FranciscoApril 3, 2015When purchasing tickets from other vendors, you have to exchange your passes for tickets with scheduled time to go to the top.
Domnule ObzenJuly 10, 2015If you're New York, you have to visit this place. The view is simply AMAZING! Totally romantic.
Andre Rocher 📱July 14, 2015Go straight to the 3rd level to see unobstructed views and no glass walls!
Marco DonjuanSeptember 17, 2015Go straight to the tippy top to get the best pictures and views and then work your way down.
- Hartje UtrechtFebruary 28, 2015As a lot of other tourists have probably told you by now: don't go on the Empire State Building but on this one. So you can look at the Empire State. It's common sense, really.
Elizabeth LeeOctober 8, 2016Underrated observatory in NYC. Views not as great but still wonderful to see the city.
WorldStridesApril 5, 2011The Deck was designed to look like the decks of a 1930s grand ocean liner. The address for the GE building is 30 Rockefeller Center (you might recognize the name “30 Rock”). The observation deck is
Breno GilJanuary 25, 2015Very nice view of NY. Probably better than the Empire State. Try to be there at the end of the afternoon.
Susanna DemarchiJanuary 4, 2015The decks are awesome! Nice view and you can make some amazing picture! Nothing is gonna ruin the skyline!
King ReyesAugust 18, 2013Anyone who want to see the beauty of New York should go up here. Still has a better viewing compared to the Empire State's.
clive kornitzerJanuary 5, 2019Amazing views lucky we had no q and great weather for good piccies VIP tickets not needed q was small
Laurel BOctober 14, 2013Go the day before to book tickets for sunset, otherwise there is an hour wait and you will miss it. Pass line moves faster too!
Janaina WeyneMarch 19, 2012If you want to have a vision of paradise, you should come here. It's really impressive, all the lights, the view... Watch the sunset and wait for the night.
Alan BrutenicSeptember 5, 2012Excellent Views, worth that 25 bucks :) Only thing I missing here is little smoking room, that be nice to enjoy view with my smelly cigarette.- David MilbergDecember 18, 2015Went to the very top with my kids. Loved the experience. I also liked that random santa somewhere on the 70th floor
Yoss Castillo MovillaAugust 11, 2013I love coming here during the day! Amazing view of the city! (By sunset or night visit the Empire State)
Carl GriffinDecember 25, 2015You will get better views from here than from the crowded Empire State Building.
Manto BuilJune 29, 2014Best view of NYC! A must for every tourist! I will definetly will go back up again!
Luis BastardoJuly 22, 2015If you enter through the door on 51 St between 5th & 6th Avenue you can go up earlier than what your ticket says.
Bob WassermannJune 19, 2016Beautiful view on the skyline of New York. Be aware for the selfie sticks though.
Janice ChowSeptember 13, 2017Take a instagram worthy photo by sitting at one of the large windows ♥️
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AadityaMarch 21, 2016Seemed like a better view of the NYC skyline, snapped a pic of the Empire State and One World Trade Center from here.
Thomas PajorJune 6, 2015Come here during sunset and bring a Gorillapod to take some photos of the breathtaking view.
Stephan BothaJuly 11, 2013Use your mobile phone and get tickets online. We saw the queues and decided to try getting tickets online. Took 3 minutes and we skipped all the queues.
B&H Photo VideoNovember 17, 2011Head up there is around sunset; this is when the entire city is bathed in warm colors and makes for memorable photos when contrasting with the city lights.
RyanDecember 31, 2012Skip the ticket queue and buy a ticket on your smartphone. If you don't have data, head downstairs to Pret a Manger and use their free wifi to buy a digital barcode ticket.
Felipe GarciaSeptember 13, 2014Way better than Empire State! More modern building, with wifi, the view is much better! It's not so crowded and it has glass instead of metal, so it won't mess up your pictures.
Tina Brewer BoneOctober 16, 2013The most breathtaking 360 degree look out over the city of New York at night is like no other.
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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
Closed until 10:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 332-6868
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