Top of the Rock™ Observation Deck
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What you'll do
Take in 360° panoramic views of NYC on Top of the Rock's 70th-floor outdoor observation deck.
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- Indoor and outdoor viewing decks.
- Enjoy multi-story observation decks in the Rockefeller Center.
- Nearly 10,000 square feet of outdoor viewing space with 360-degree views.
- Tip: visit between 9AM and 3PM for the shortest wait times.
Nestled at the very top of Rockefeller Center, Top of the Rock Observation Deck is your first choice for sightseeing in New York.
About Top of the Rock New York
Top of the Rock offers picturesque views throughout the whole day. Visit early in the day and experience New York’s iconic architecture. Enjoy a magical afternoon 850ft above ground as you watch the sun sets over Manhattan. At night, be mesmerized by the lights of the ‘the city that never sleeps.’
Ascend 70 floors of the Rockefeller Center to its observation deck and enjoy unparalleled 360 views stretching for miles. Experience breathtaking panoramic views of New York City from three dedicated observation floors with expansive, unobstructed indoor and outdoor viewing areas that create the feeling that you are floating above Central Park.
Learn about Rockefeller Center’s 10-year construction process during the Great Depression in the 1930s through modern exhibits and short films. Then ascend to the top in less than 1 minute with a ride up on the Sky Shuttle. With views of the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the George Washington Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty- the Top of the Rock Observation Deck shows you New York City, as you’ve never seen it before.
Highlights
- Enjoy unobstructed Indoor and outdoor viewing decks across multiple Top of the Rock observation decks offering 360 views of New York City.
- Experience stunning views of NYC all day.
- Learn about the history of Rockefeller Center through modern displays.
- Rocket to the top of Rockefeller Center in under 60 seconds with The Shuttle.
Top of the Rock™ facts
- The observation deck opened to the public in 1933 and took nearly 10 years to complete.
- Rockefeller Center hosts the iconic annual Christmas tree in NYC.
- Rockefeller Center was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.
Where you'll be
Operating hours
Daily: 9AM – 11PM, Last entrance is at 10:10PM
For the most up-to-date opening hours, we recommend checking the Top of the Rock Observatory website.
Top of the Rock™ Observation Deck
(212) 698-2000
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