Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Scenic Lookout
Rockefeller Center, 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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Rachel KingSeptember 11, 2014The best time to come here? The day before Thanksgiving. Nearly empty plus the leaves in Central Park are at their peak-fallness.
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Rozanne ElsDecember 29, 2016Best view in New York City. Skip the Empire State and make your way over here.
Erika GoodJuly 26, 2013Def better than Empire state building! Make sure you check the views from all three observation decks.
Gail AmuraoAugust 12, 2013three different observation deck areas so you can catch amazing views of the entire city here.
Mark van EgdomNovember 21, 2012Liked it more than the Empire state bld. And free wifi at the top of this rock, it's fast free wifi,, yay!
Camila RodignMarch 2, 2013It's the best view of New York! I was there in a cold day and it was terrific!
Rebecca PalmerAugust 16, 2013Be sure to download the app, makes the experience complete. If you forget then take advantage of the free wifi
GNovember 28, 2015The view is better here than Empire State, as you get to see the skyline including it
Matt GilbertOctober 13, 2013This is a much better experience than the Empire State Building. If you can only do one - do this one and during the day.
Danny SauterFebruary 27, 2012If you want to see the sunset, go about an hour and a half before so you can be up to the top in time for the action.
Alice NamMarch 21, 2015Personally, the view on top of the rock is way better than that on the empire state
Bri BJanuary 27, 2015Great view, even though we had 50%. Loved the colored light room and On the Edge photo op!
Meesha KhanMarch 21, 2014This place is a must! Whenever you're in NYC go here!! Beautiful view! But extremely windy! 🙈
Donnaly AtajarJuly 11, 2011"Professional" Kodak pics are 2 for $30. Not TOO bad and they're great souvenirs. Don't have to worry about asking randoms to take the pics and getting bad angles etc. Read more
Debra WelchDecember 5, 2015The view was nice. The staff screamed at us to keep moving. We did not get to read the walls or watch the films on the history of the building. KEEP MOVING! Very annoying. Not worth $40.
@JaumePrimeroFebruary 22, 2014It's worth the money just for all the photo opps. Go during lunch time during the week!
AerieFebruary 24, 2012There's no better place for a view of Manhattan than at this destination. Take a tour of NBC Studios afterward for the ultimate travel destination.
- QB BOctober 31, 2012This probably has a better view of NYC than being on the top deck of Empire state building (I've been to both)
Trump Hotel CollectionAugust 24, 2011Located on the 67th, 69th and 70th floors of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, this 360 degree views offers the best sightseeing in the city.
Jimmy KastnerAugust 22, 2014The view up here is much better than the Empire State Building. Less crowded too.
Jena HApril 9, 2012If you go at sunset be prepared for a long wait to get back down when you are done...its worth it though. Nicest employees!
Davor I.January 9, 2011Feels like standing on the top of the world, baby, top of the world! Be smart and get a MoMA/ToTR combo ticket for 30 bucks (sold at MoMA).
Scott CawleyMay 3, 2011Staff like something from Fawlty Towers! Disorganised, flustered, constantly flapping. Good view but Empire State was better. Would be worth visiting at night for pics of Empire State illuminated.
Ville VihermaaApril 29, 2012You should forget the Empire State Building and go for the Top of the Rock. View is amazing!
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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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