Top of The Rock
Observation deck · Midtown West ·
Panoramic city views from Rockefeller Center's observation decks
Panoramic city views from Rockefeller Center's observation decks
"An observation deck offering panoramic views of New York City from the top of Rockefeller Center." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slope
"Rebranded in 2005, Top of the Rock lifts visitors via a 45-second elevator to open-air observation decks on the 67th, 69th and 70th floors in the heart of midtown Manhattan; I went up for a private event in 2008 and, after decades of familiarity with the area, only returned recently when the modernization was completed with new experiences like The Beam, The Weather Room and Skylift. From the 69th-floor outdoor deck I felt squarely in the epicenter of the city—able to see from the Hudson to the East River and down to Lady Liberty—and the attraction now offers a range of admission options ($40–$61 for ages 13+, $34–$55 for children 6–12, $38–$59 for seniors 65+), with The Beam as a $25 add-on, Skylift a $35 add-on and a VIP Pass (including private access to both) starting at $190." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I enjoy wandering Rockefeller Center to soak up the buzz around The Today Show and the shops, and I prefer the Top of the Rock ($40 USD) for a bird’s-eye view because you can capture the Empire State Building in your photos as well." - Matthew Kepnes
"I enjoy wandering Rockefeller Center’s bustle — you can shop, snack, and watch The Today Show being filmed, but the real draw is the Top of the Rock observation deck (30 Rockefeller Plaza) where, in my opinion, the view is better than the Empire State Building because you can include that building in your photos; Top of the Rock is open daily from 9am–11pm with admission starting at $43 USD." - Matthew Kepnes
