Rockefeller Center
Plaza
Rockefeller Center, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Time Out New York
"Thus including both One WTC Tower and Empire State Building :)"(17 Tips)
"Celebrate the holiday season with ice skating in Rockefeller Center!"(62 Tips)
"We enjoyed 360 degree view of the city from the observation deck!"(115 Tips)
"The best kept secret is the blue bottle coffee in the basement"(3 Tips)
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BebhoAugust 19, 2013Very cool place in the Night .. Take a table the fountain and est the guacamole and Nachos i love it !
Stand on the street level, behind Prometheus’s butt, and nudge your camera lens just over the ledge for the best view that you can't see.
New York HabitatSeptember 26, 2011Go to the Top of the Rock observation deck for magnificent views over Central Park. Also, get there early for the famous “lighting of the tree” in early December!
Meg DaileyDecember 23, 2010Look for the photographer in the center concourse where they take a professional photo of you and the tree. They make it look like you are the only ones there. Love it! Done it the last 5 yrs w/ my BF
Camila MattosoJanuary 4, 2015Pretty and very crowded place! The ice skating price is very expensive, and it's not worth! Must go and take some pictures!
Affinia Hotel CollectionJune 12, 2014Aside from being home to New York City’s biggest Christmas tree during the holidays, this Art Deco building offers stunning views of the city from the “top of the rock”.
Claire MaeDecember 16, 2014Much quieter than Empire State, no queues and you can see Empire State from top of the rock. Great pizza on ground level!
MEL BROWN STUDIOSAugust 24, 2014Beautiful building. Def worth a visit even as a tourist and if your not going to the observation deck.
RyanDecember 31, 2012If the queue is long to buy tickets, head downstairs in Rockefeller to Pret a Manger. They have free open Wifi so you can buy your tickets on your smartphone and get a barcode ticket.
Kari OsborneDecember 22, 2015Beautiful at night during Christmas, but be prepared for the long lines and large crowd.
KKeysJanuary 18, 2013This place is a must see IF you are around Time Square! Romantic, amazing and beautiful basically sum it up!
Bill's Bar and Burger on 51st is worth going to RC for as well as Top of the Rock's stellar view of Manhattan and surrounding boroughs. Don't miss Nintendo World on 48th and the Plaza!
Abi AzrenMarch 14, 2013So much to see, and do, and like about this place. From the architecture of the buiding itself, murals to shopping. Do visit the Brasserie Ruhlmann
EdwulfJune 25, 2015On winter come to see the spectacular Christmas tree and ice rink, on summer have a good brunch on the plaza.
José ParedesSeptember 20, 2018At both sides of the Starbucks the one which is downstairs, you have power outlets for you to charge your phone if it's out of juice!.
Sabine (Your Ambassadrice) de WitteNovember 27, 2011The center itself isn't that special, but do go to the Top of the Rock for an amazing view. And from the Dutch Consulate offices you have a great view!
Swiss In Hong Kong 🇨🇭🇭🇰December 23, 2016Must see place if you're in New York. But also a really crowded place.
Wossen AgnewJanuary 6, 2014Beautiful view of NYC! The Rockefeller Center always looks good around Christmas and New Year. Make sure to go at night.
Mary PittDecember 12, 2017Love the Rockefeller Christmas Tree . It is definitely Christmas time in New York.🌲🌲🌲🌲- Caio TurbianiAugust 20, 2014You can stay as much as you want so go around 7 in the summer to enjoy the sunset and the city lights at night
Amina EhsanOctober 4, 2014Hello nyc. You are beautiful. Rockfeller was made with such great innovation and has the best view in nyc. A must see place.
МиленаJune 30, 2013Nice views over Central Park, Manhattan and Empire State Building. It was so great. And we saw sunset. The Top of the Rock is better than Empire.
Otel.comOctober 31, 2013Several sculptures are spread throughout the complex, including a bronze-gilded statue of Prometheus and a 45-foot tall statue of Atlas.
Allison KaminskiDecember 16, 2015Go early in the week to see the Christmas tree!! Shorter lines for photos and ice skating
Built in 1933 and designed by Architect, Raymond Hood. Height is 850 ft (260 m). Fact; It was during the construction of this building when the iconic ‘Lunch atop a Skyscraper’ was taken.
The New YorkerAugust 6, 2012Frida Kahlo once told the New Yorker that her husband, Diego Rivera, lost a whopping hundred and twenty-five pounds while painting the controversial Rockefeller Center frescoes. Read more
Amandeep GillDecember 14, 2014If you like art, the tour is highly recommended. Great information behind the art in the Centre
Michelin Travel & LifestyleDecember 5, 2012Shopping and skating will work up an appetite! Find the best restaurants in the Big Apple with our MICHELIN NY Red Guide mobile app, $0.99 for a limited time only! http://bit.ly/NYapp Read more
Concert Ticket AgencySeptember 6, 2012World Famous. Always on the bucket list! Don't forget about the skating rink! Open Oct to Apr! How cool to say that you skated at the Rock!- Robert GillingsJune 5, 2017Great venue with lots of history and a great atmosphere! Highly recommend visiting this place.
Thomas VandermeirenSeptember 12, 2015Take a tour with Jonathan as your guide... The neigh-on encyclopaedic knowledge he possesses makes this place come to life.
Fahad H.May 9, 2015One of the interesting buildings in New York City. Its have a lot of shops and restaurants. 😊
Gabriel M.December 22, 2018Ladies and Gentlemen, I present you the heart of Manhattan. Ditch Times Square to come here, it’s much more fun, especially during holidays.
Free wifi from both the Center and Starbucks. Good place to work. Seats can be hard to come by though.
Megan BenderJune 15, 2010NBC tour was fantastic! The SNL studio was nothing I expected and I was astounded by the vast history of NBC. Also, go up to the "Top of the Rock" for the (arguably) best view of New York City. Read more
Andreas KanakisApril 3, 2015Classic among classics, one of THE places to go in NYC. The underground shops can be improved, though.
Green is UniversalNovember 2, 2012Help Green is Universal plant 1 million trees! Check in at Share a Tree here. Each check in = 1 tree planted in partnership with the Arbor DayFoundation. Spread the word & help us reach our goal!- Katrina KildareJune 26, 2016From top of the Rock to NBC Studios to the ice-skating rink, Rock Center is it when visiting New York City
Mariana PantalenaJuly 14, 2015Great View of Central Park on top of the rock. Have an ice cream cake and coffee at the central restaurant.
@JaumePrimeroNovember 29, 2013I once saw Ivanna Trump in a full blown bottega venetta suit in the ice rink doing her thang. I just about died. The only place to check out a Christmas tree bigger than the Griswolds. ;)
John WMay 30, 2016So Beautiful with Old Glory flying on all the flagpoles around the ice rink area and on all the buildings leading in to the Plaza
John BarnhamDecember 28, 2015It's the place to see the best Christmas tree. Watch the ice skaters and people watch for a jolly festive day out
Great views, whenever I'm in New York I always come here, plenty of good coffee shops around too
The New York PalaceMarch 26, 2012Rise early & head to their famous ice skating rink. From young children lacing their first pair of skates to the very experienced skaters attempting their jumps, you’re sure to fit right in.
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Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St)
New York, NY 10112
United States
New York, NY 10112
United States
Rockefeller Center is a 19-building commercial complex between 48th and 51st street in New York City. It serves as a massive center of entertainment, art, history, shopping, and much more. Rockefeller Center is one of the most popular tourist destinations in America.
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- 24 Hours
(212) 332-6868
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