Fodor's Expert Review Top of the Rock
Rockefeller Center's multifloor observation deck, the Top of the Rock, provides views that rival those of other sky-high spots in the city. Arriving presunset affords a view of the city that morphs into a dazzling wash of colors, with a sky-high view of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, and sweeping vistas northward to Central Park and south to the Statue of Liberty. Timed-entry ticketing eliminates long lines. Indoor exhibits include films of Rockefeller Center's history and a model of the building.
Rapid elevators lift you to the 67th-floor interior viewing area, and then an escalator leads to the outdoor deck on the 69th floor for sightseeing through nonreflective glass safety panels. Take another elevator or stairs to the 70th floor for a 360-degree, outdoor, NYC panorama on a deck that is only 20 feet wide and nearly 200 feet long. A Plexiglas screen on the floor has footage showing digitized Rock Center construction workers dangling on beams high above... READ MORE
Rockefeller Center's multifloor observation deck, the Top of the Rock, provides views that rival those of other sky-high spots in the city. Arriving presunset affords a view of the city that morphs into a dazzling wash of colors, with a sky-high view of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, and sweeping vistas northward to Central Park and south to the Statue of Liberty. Timed-entry ticketing eliminates long lines. Indoor exhibits include films of Rockefeller Center's history and a model of the building.
Rapid elevators lift you to the 67th-floor interior viewing area, and then an escalator leads to the outdoor deck on the 69th floor for sightseeing through nonreflective glass safety panels. Take another elevator or stairs to the 70th floor for a 360-degree, outdoor, NYC panorama on a deck that is only 20 feet wide and nearly 200 feet long. A Plexiglas screen on the floor has footage showing digitized Rock Center construction workers dangling on beams high above the streets. Expect a $10 surcharge for tickets at sunset hours; for $85, get VIP expedited entry, a 45-minute private tour, and gift-shop discount. More Rockefeller Center–tour combo discounts are available, as are partner deals with CityPASS and other sightseeing packages.
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