Top of the Rock Observation Deck
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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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
Christine RønsenMarch 29, 2013Do Top of the Rocks when it opens (8am) and Empire State Building at night.
Alice NamMarch 21, 2015Personally, the view on top of the rock is way better than that on the empire state
Camila RodignMarch 2, 2013It's the best view of New York! I was there in a cold day and it was terrific!
David LopezApril 20, 2014Must go in NYC. Beware that Diesel and Fossil watches will trigger the scanners.
Contiki HolidaysSeptember 5, 2011Our fav view of this city, dusk makes for a brilliant photo-op while the lights of the city come alive!
Bri BJanuary 27, 2015Great view, even though we had 50%. Loved the colored light room and On the Edge photo op!
Julia MartinsJanuary 9, 2016This is one of the most amazing places I've ever been. Wish I could live there.
WyngspanJanuary 22, 2014NYC must-do. Coordinate your visit with the sunset for the most unforgettable view. http://bit.ly/1fcWVmf
Rockefeller CenterJanuary 14, 2011Best Views in the city. Come visit, take a pic, and share it with us on our website or Facebook Read more
Joyce ChengSeptember 15, 2014arrive just before sunset to catch a glimpse of NY's breathing skyline under two different lights
Noemi ShamsMarch 25, 2012Better to visit it at sunset or at night to see the lightened Empire State Building
NBC Nightly NewsAugust 16, 2011Located on the roof of 30 Rock visitors can get an unobstructed 360 degree view of New York City.
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.
Astrini SieJanuary 3, 2012Wonderful view of Manhattan. Definitely a more breathtaking view than the Empire State.
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).
Natasha BlairJanuary 16, 2011Go 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.
- NJ State Auto Used Cars Jersey CityDecember 27, 2011You can take great photos looking north to Central Park and South to Broadway and Wall Street - but Twin Towers are gone.
Lauren T.November 2, 2011There are three stories of observation deck - make sure you go all the way to the top!
Florian WinterJune 13, 2015Better than Empire State Building because you can *see* Empire State Building
Robin LeungMay 21, 2015Check the ticket times beforehand to make sure you there is no long waits going up.
Siobhan DillonJanuary 23, 2023It's a poor man's version of the Empire State Building. The view was meh, not as breathtaking as ESB, I probably wouldn't go back.
Charles PhotoframdOctober 16, 2011My favorite view of the Manhattan. Wonderful by day but breathtaking at night!
NadiJanuary 3, 2012The view is amazing and so much better than the view from the Empire State Building!
wai-ling q.November 29, 2010I like the view more than the Empire State because its surrounded by heavy duty plexiglass or something rather than fence. Easier to take pics.
Mike BeauchampJuly 6, 2012Great views in every direction. Here's a pano looking towards lower Manhattan.
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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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