Photo by ThequietatlasTop of the Rock
1-2h
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- Name: Admission tickets (official),
Tour duration: 1-2h
Tour price: from $42
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Curated byRomanUpdated I’d keep Top of the Rock in mind for a stop in New York City.
More about this place
Top of the Rock Observation Deck is a timed visit above Rockefeller Center, with open-air terraces framing Central Park, the Empire State Building and Manhattan’s skyline.
Use the observation-deck entrance on West 50th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Allow one to two hours for entry, lifts, the different viewing levels and photographs; sunset reservations can involve additional waiting. Check the selected ticket’s inclusions rather than assuming premium add-ons are part of general admission.
The Christmas Tree, Rockefeller Center ice skating and Radio City Christmas Spectacular are separate Activities with their own time and booking requirements.
1 expert tip
RomanNew York expertOriginal curator notes · check current details.
Treat visibility as part of the ticket decision if skyline photography is your main goal. A less fashionable time with a clear forecast can be more rewarding than a sunset slot behind cloud.
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