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Top of the Rock Observation Deck

Scenic Lookout

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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Azahara PalomaresNovember 16, 2012
Excellent views of Manhattan. Be sure to check the exhibition about the history of the building, very interesting.
Cait PriceDecember 16, 2013
Worth the extra $5 to upgrade to Premier. Free map of the skyline and a free professional photo of yourself.
Sarahi MartinezJune 3, 2017
Best view of the city!!!! Reserve tickets for the first shift at 8am.
Rachel KingSeptember 11, 2014
The best time to come here? The day before Thanksgiving. Nearly empty plus the leaves in Central Park are at their peak-fallness.
Jorge GFebruary 19, 2014
Great place to go at night to see the NYC skyline.
Riyadh AlawadMay 27, 2022
Lovely experience.. ❤️
Erika GoodJuly 26, 2013
Def better than Empire state building! Make sure you check the views from all three observation decks.
Laura M.July 20, 2017
Go right when it opens to avoid a line! #
Rozanne ElsDecember 29, 2016
Best view in New York City. Skip the Empire State and make your way over here.
Gail AmuraoAugust 12, 2013
three different observation deck areas so you can catch amazing views of the entire city here.
Mark van EgdomNovember 21, 2012
Liked 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, 2013
It's the best view of New York! I was there in a cold day and it was terrific!
Pablo MirandaOctober 4, 2015
Best city view 🗽
Miquel SVJuly 20, 2017
Nice views on a non cloudy day
Todd A WilliamsDecember 8, 2014
Lovely views from the top floor. A must visit when in the area!
GNovember 28, 2015
The view is better here than Empire State, as you get to see the skyline including it
Laura ShumAugust 26, 2015
Don't try to go earlier than your ticket time/time on the screen
Rebecca PalmerAugust 16, 2013
Be sure to download the app, makes the experience complete. If you forget then take advantage of the free wifi
Amy 🍦August 23, 2014
Breathtaking views during golden hour right before sunset
Emily LNovember 8, 2015
three floors of observatory -- climb to the top for the best views
Signs VisualJuly 16, 2015
Beautiful view of New York City! It's definitely worth the experience
KenMarch 4, 2016
Less crowded than Empire State and slightly different view since further uptown.
Nabil BazzariAugust 8, 2019
Amazing views of NY. Also try at night
Danny SauterFebruary 27, 2012
If 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.
Matt GilbertOctober 13, 2013
This is a much better experience than the Empire State Building. If you can only do one - do this one and during the day.
Liz CaseyJuly 4, 2012
$25 well spent. This place is awesome. Best time to go is at night though.
Simon CheadleMarch 13, 2019
...great views. (That are better than Empire State)
AerieFebruary 24, 2012
There'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.
Sean SmithNovember 23, 2015
Most amazing view of Central Park. Love taking visitors here.
Alice NamMarch 21, 2015
Personally, the view on top of the rock is way better than that on the empire state
Jackie 🍸🎀👠 CNovember 10, 2013
If you are looking for a picture perfect view, visit here!!
Riki HarrisJune 6, 2014
Don't forget your camera. You can see the whole world from up there
Lewis S.April 28, 2018
Pre book your ticket online and go straight to the elevator
Bri BJanuary 27, 2015
Great view, even though we had 50%. Loved the colored light room and On the Edge photo op!
Ada DubrawskaMarch 29, 2018
You can go all around the deck to get a 360* view.
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
RA 🌧October 14, 2017
Don't miss the sunset and city lights from up here ❤️
Trump Hotel CollectionAugust 24, 2011
Located on the 67th, 69th and 70th floors of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, this 360 degree views offers the best sightseeing in the city.
Meesha KhanMarch 21, 2014
This place is a must! Whenever you're in NYC go here!! Beautiful view! But extremely windy! 🙈
Debra WelchDecember 5, 2015
The 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.
QB BOctober 31, 2012
This probably has a better view of NYC than being on the top deck of Empire state building (I've been to both)
@JaumePrimeroFebruary 22, 2014
It's worth the money just for all the photo opps. Go during lunch time during the week!
EceMarch 7, 2018
Love it! The best view of the city and central park
Milli ParkusJuly 18, 2016
Love the 360 degrees view!👏🏼
Jimmy KastnerAugust 22, 2014
The view up here is much better than the Empire State Building. Less crowded too.
Dustin MalletAugust 7, 2014
Great view awesome time to be had.
Jena HApril 9, 2012
If you go at sunset be prepared for a long wait to get back down when you are done...its worth it though. Nicest employees!
WyngspanJanuary 22, 2014
NYC must-do. Coordinate your visit with the sunset for the most unforgettable view. http://bit.ly/1fcWVmf
Davor I.January 9, 2011
Feels 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).
Julia MartinsJanuary 9, 2016
This is one of the most amazing places I've ever been. Wish I could live there.

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