![]() The construction started in the 1930s and we can, with a bit of exaggeration say, that it never ended, because buildings have been going through renovations since then.Įven though your main point of interest is the Top of the Rock, make sure you walk around, as the number of high buildings, some of them have famous tenants such as Radio Music Hall, and plazas, create a very lively place. Rockefeller Center is a large complex of buildings, and it is a shopping and business area that occupies several streets in Midtown Manhattan. The Top of the Rock in the Rockefeller Center is for sure one of the most touristy places in New York, and even though we often like exploring off the beaten paths, we see no reason why not to go with the flow this time. This place simply called the Top of the Rock, stands in one of the busiest areas of the city, and thanks to the accessibility and proximity to some of the tourist highlights such as Central Park, Times Square, or Museum of Modern Art, it is clear that the views from the very top will be stunning. Probably the most famous viewing platform has the Empire State Building, but we have one more tip that you should definitely include on the list of must-visit places in New York, and it is Rockefeller Center's Top of the Rock Observation Deck. The Big Apple is a unique place in many ways, and the number of skyscrapers and viewpoints is for sure one of the reasons why we, after a year of traveling around South America, decided to enjoy in this very city the last stop on the way home. Well, we almost want to scream loud that all of them are great, but sure, there's a selection process that must be made unless your time in the city is unlimited and your pockets bottomless. Top off your visit on the 70th floor, a completely open-air deck! Hours of operation are currently 9 AM - 11 PM but with the last lift operating at 10 PM.New York is a city where, when it comes to observation decks providing visitors with stunning views over the top landmarks, a traveler must choose carefully, which one is worth the time and money. Feel like you are floating above Central Park as you take in views of New York's most famous landmarks including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, George Washington Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Centre, and the Statue of Liberty. ![]() Then, hop into the Sky Shuttle to ride up 850 feet (260 m) in less than 1 minute.īreathtaking views stretch for miles in every direction as you explore 3 floors with expansive, unobstructed indoor and outdoor viewing areas and decks. ![]() With over 9,500 feet (2895 m) of unobstructed outdoor space, see the sun sneak behind the skyline at sunset or the city sparkle at night.īefore heading to the Top, take time to admire the stunning, shimmering Swarovski chandelier on your way to the exhibits and short films covering Rockefeller Center’s historic 10-year construction during the Great Depression in the 1930s. Look down over Manhattan at the Top of the Rock, taking in a 360-degree panorama over Central Park and the skyline of the Big Apple from 850 feet (259 m) in the air. ![]()
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