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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 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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Ville VihermaaApril 29, 2012
You should forget the Empire State Building and go for the Top of the Rock. View is amazing!
Contiki HolidaysSeptember 5, 2011
Our fav view of this city, dusk makes for a brilliant photo-op while the lights of the city come alive!
Scott CawleyMay 3, 2011
Staff 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.
Rafa EscañoOctober 10, 2015
Come for last elevator at 10:45, night views are awesome
Yerna GillesSeptember 10, 2014
Try to come at dusk... You'll have perfect light for your photos!!
David LopezApril 20, 2014
Must go in NYC. Beware that Diesel and Fossil watches will trigger the scanners.
Stephen JulianoJanuary 7, 2011
Best views of the city. The open-air roof deck is the best, there's nothing blocking your view! Even better than the ESB!
Melody WrightApril 14, 2013
Way cheaper than the empire with just as good of views. Plus, it's only $14 if your military, police, or firefighter.
NJ State Auto Used Cars Jersey CityDecember 27, 2011
You can take great photos looking north to Central Park and South to Broadway and Wall Street - but Twin Towers are gone.
Pat HouserMay 11, 2020
Go early in the day. It is such a view. Amazing @
Siobhan BeckerSeptember 18, 2014
Spacious area to spread out for photos. Go when it's nice out for the best photos.
Jeanine GuidryApril 10, 2011
We go every time we are in NYC - the views are amazing and different with time of day and weather type.
Katherine RJanuary 25, 2016
Go straight up the escalators to the top levels - much less crowded.
Joyce ChengSeptember 15, 2014
arrive just before sunset to catch a glimpse of NY's breathing skyline under two different lights
Sherie SwerdlowSeptember 18, 2015
Great experience when in NYC
Евгений ДмитриевJune 9, 2016
Amazing viewpoint. Not a big queue at weekday evening.
Joshefo JacquesOctober 4, 2014
Between 6:45 / 7:20, you can see the best view of all. NYC: Daylight / NYC: Moonlight. Awesome !
Kelsey GloverDecember 9, 2013
Best time to go is sunset 🌞
Stella RicciMay 31, 2013
Get there early enough to get a good spot at the top facing south at around sunset.
Sacha KJuly 18, 2017
Expensive, but worth it!
Robert PJuly 9, 2012
Enjoy the "Charlie and the great glass elevator" view through the glass roof as the lift ascends.
Olivier DellacherieMay 16, 2018
Whouah ! So fun. What amazing views !
NahidJuly 9, 2014
Amazing views of Central Park and NYC.
Mike BeauchampJuly 6, 2012
Great views in every direction. Here's a pano looking towards lower Manhattan.
Natasha BlairJanuary 16, 2011
Go before sunset, stay through sunset then till dark - best view of the city. Allows tripods - say them all over despite what the web site says.
EmilianoOctober 27, 2015
The best view in NY.
Lauren T.November 2, 2011
There are three stories of observation deck - make sure you go all the way to the top!
Jinnie LOctober 27, 2014
best view! better than the view from the empire state! ;)
Kate SabaresJanuary 21, 2014
The best view of the city. Better than the Empire State Bldg
Florian WinterJune 13, 2015
Better than Empire State Building because you can *see* Empire State Building
Léna Le RollandSeptember 1, 2013
The view is amazing, but be ready to waiiiiiiit...
Emma DilemmaJuly 22, 2010
If you want to see the NYC skyline with the Empire State Building in it, this is the best way to do it. Scope for some amazing photography!
Brett VSeptember 21, 2016
Excellent views! A must do!
Ryan SorensenJanuary 4, 2012
Plan your visit at dusk or dawn. The setting sun provides a wonderful backdrop for your photos.
Susanna BrandiOctober 20, 2013
Come at the 17:30 session and stay for sunset and night shots!
Daniel SanzSeptember 30, 2015
Best views in NYC. Better than ESB or Freedom Tower
Astrini SieJanuary 3, 2012
Wonderful view of Manhattan. Definitely a more breathtaking view than the Empire State.
Shane McKenzieNovember 3, 2016
Awesome view and waiting lines early November are short. 😁
B BrooksJune 23, 2015
Excellent experience. Great staff. Fast elevator.
Mark JansenOctober 1, 2014
Best view over the city.
JarrodOctober 29, 2013
This is a great place to see the city. The wait is recommended.
EstherFebruary 3, 2012
Chose a sunny day, sunset time and go directly to the 3rd floor, the last deck. No regrets!
Bogdan SevastianovApril 21, 2014
Almost no line and fascinating views!
Cali VictoriaApril 1, 2013
Breathtaking views of Manhattan at sunset...highly recommend it
Guillaume FlandreNovember 1, 2014
A must-see. Better than the Empire State Building!
Maribel EscobosaFebruary 13, 2014
Awesome view of the Empire State Building!
Ricardo LucianoJanuary 4, 2016
Just a must go for everybody at NY
Edward ForteOctober 9, 2019
See Empire on one side and Central Park on the other.
Benjamin GeorgesJanuary 17, 2014
Amazing view to Empire State Building!
Christine RønsenMarch 29, 2013
Do Top of the Rocks when it opens (8am) and Empire State Building at night.

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