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Top of the Rock
4.5
#18 of 1,447 things to do in New York City
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Top of the Rock Observation Deck, the newly opened, 3-tiered observation deck on the 67th, 69th and 70th floors of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, is New York City's most amazing attraction! The unforgettable experience includes a panoramic 360-degree, unobstructed view from the 70th floor observatory, 850 feet in the sky! Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM - Midnight, last elevator goes up at 11:00 PM.Main entrance is located on 50th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues.
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Neighbourhood: Midtown
This is the iconic New York that so many visitors imagine before they visit—spectacular skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building, iconic public buildings like Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library, and the non-stop hustle and bustle of the city streets. Fifth Avenue is a shopper's heaven where you can find every kind of store imaginable, with fashion brands ranging from the affordable to the ultra-fancy. Visit the Rockefeller Center to experience towering Art Deco grandeur, and foodies will love the busy restaurants that stay open late in Koreatown. After dark, Midtown calms down a bit, but at any time of day or night it still feels 100% New York.
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  • 47–50 Sts – Rockefeller Center • 2 min walk
  • 5th Ave / 53rd St • 5 min walk
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  • Gary n
    Glasgow, United Kingdom88 contributions
    Last minute visit
    It was our last visit before leaving New York and I'm happy we made the effort. Probably the best open roof top view for us and we did them all, some are higher, some are newer but this roof top view was open and iconic. Well worth the visit.
    Rockefeller Center Customer Care
    We couldn't agree more! Thanks for visiting and taking the time to write this review. Come back soon!
    Written 8 January 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 12 December 2022
  • Winston
    Kocani, Republic of North Macedonia7 contributions
    AWESOME day and night views! Try to go around sunset. Be ready for the security check.
    Although this is not the highest or newest observation deck in New York City, it is in a central Midtown location and has an excellent view of Manhattan and the surrounding urban area, including Central Park to the north, the Empire State Building to the south, Liberty Island, Ellis Island, New Jersey, Long Island, and bridges. Backpacks will have to be put through an x-ray, and visitors carrying such bags will be temporarily separated from people not carrying bags. Pepper spray and small pocket knives are apparently not prohibited. TIP: On a tight budget, don't take the photo when you're in line to get in the elevator; the background is just a green screen. Take your best camera and take your own photos, or another visitor will be happy to take one or two for you. ;-) There are some openings in the glass walls around the observation deck, so photos can be taken in the open air. The deck is made up of more than one floor, so take some time to walk around and see all the views!
    Rockefeller Center Customer Care
    This is great advice for future visitors. Thanks for taking the time to write this review! Come back anytime, we'd love to have you.
    Written 8 January 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2022
    Written 15 December 2022
  • Kelly D
    Fairfax, Virginia8 contributions
    Rushed through and didn't get to enjoy at a reasonable pace
    Understanding it is the busy season and the most famous tree on the planet is right next door, I still found my visit to the Top of the Rock to be needlessly rushed and just not enjoyable. Especially with other options out there it is money I wish I'd saved. We were not even allowed to get our photos taken or read about the building. It was hurry up and wait. Once on top the views of course were great, but the experience was just not all that much fun.
    Rockefeller Center Customer Care
    We’re very sorry to hear about your negative experience during our busy season. We greatly appreciate the feedback so that we may make improvements to our services for future visits. Thank you for taking the time to review us!
    Written 8 January 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 23 December 2022
  • Kevin
    1 contribution
    GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE
    Good Evening, I loved my Experience At TOP of the ROCK.... The Host Employees We're Great Especially This one host in Particular KHEENAN.S He was great and very kind KHEENAN made my experience wonderful...I would definitely recommend this observation deck and attend again....
    Rockefeller Center Customer Care
    We will pass this along to Kheenan! Great job Kheenan! Thanks so much for the positive review and we hope to see you back here soon.
    Written 8 January 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 23 December 2022
  • Becky K
    12 contributions
    Worth it every time I’m in NYC
    Great experience. I do this every time I tour someone new in the city. Fast moving lines, minimal wait. Other attractions in NYC could take a queue from then about line management Views from the top are amazingly breathtaking. Great city views
    Rockefeller Center Customer Care
    Thank you for this positive review! Come back soon.
    Written 8 January 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 27 December 2022
  • HappyFamily43082
    Westerville, Ohio380 contributions
    Look Up While on the Elevator
    We had a perfect December day for our visit to Top of the Rock. We appreciated that we were able to see so much of the city from this vantage point. We were disappointed with the dining options at Rockefeller Center and in hindsight should have eaten at a pizza place or food cart outside the complex.
    Rockefeller Center Customer Care
    We're so glad you liked the view! Thank you for taking the time to review the Top of the Rock experience and we hope you come back soon!
    Written 8 January 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 1 January 2023
  • lewm91
    Newport, United Kingdom72 contributions
    Great views and deck- awful experience
    The observation deck is great offering quite unrestricted views of the city with a really great look at the Empire State Building etc. we did it at night and are really glad we did- but the experience was dampened by the fact that way too many people had been let in and we felt like cattle. It took us 45 minutes to queue back to the elevator to get down! The staff were doing their best but we’re too overwhelmed, there’s no way this can be organised and unchaotic unless somebody starts to control how many people enter at a time. Stop overbooking is my only advice for a 5* review
    Rockefeller Center Customer Care
    Thank you so much for this feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the views but we apologize for the rest of the experience. We appreciate hearing form you and this will be passed along to management to make improvements to our services for future visits.
    Written 8 January 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 January 2023
  • Christy F
    3 contributions
    Great views, confusing instructions.
    We went just after Xmas. We had booked, Queue outside was massive and staff outside told us to join it but not before our ticket time. However, going into the centre to look at shops, we found the entrance with no queue and staff there told us to go straight there at our ticket time, which we did and didn’t have to queue. Once at the top, the signs were confusing, and there was no direction from staff as to where to go. Had wanted to visit the rooftop bar but couldn’t find it. Other shops and restaurants on ground floor were disappointing and the atmosphere there was dark and dingy. Views at the top are of course stunning although you can’t see much of the Chrysler, you do get a great view of the empire state.
    Rockefeller Center Customer Care
    We are glad you enjoyed the views, but we apologize for the confusion at the top. This is great feedback and we will be passing it along to management to make improvements for future visits. Thank you for taking the time to review us!
    Written 7 January 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 January 2023
  • Amy D
    London, United Kingdom295 contributions
    Better than Empire State Building
    We decided on Top of the Rock instead of Empire State and I'm so glad we did. We paid an extra $10 to go at sunset but that was worth it. Once you're up you can stay for as long as you like. There are three different levels of viewpoints and each is worth a visit. The views are very different from the north and south sides of the building.
    Rockefeller Center Customer Care
    We're so glad you enjoyed your visit! Thanks so much for taking the time to review us. Glad the trip was worthwhile and we hope to welcome you back soon.
    Written 25 January 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited February 2022
    Written 24 January 2023
  • arobbo
    3 contributions
    Views amazing, staff just as good
    Went to top of the rock today as a party of 6 ladies. Whilst in the queue we got talking to Kheenan who worked there who could not of been more helpful and friendly, he was very knowledgeable and made the wait in the queue an enjoyable one. He really made our Rockerfeller centre trip special so thank you Kheenan. Your brilliant. Once we got to the top the views were unbelievable, lucky to have such a clear day and then saw the sunset.
    Rockefeller Center Customer Care
    We're so glad you enjoyed your visit! We'll be passing the kudos along to Kheenan, glad to hear it. Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review and we hope to welcome you all back soon!
    Written 20 February 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 18 February 2023
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RDMiksch
Dallas, TX28 contributions
Good view but a lot of standing in line
Dec 2023 • Couples
The staff was helpful and they were really as organized as I could imagine them being. But there is limited elevator capacity and it takes as long as it takes. We went at a very busy time so it might not always be that slow. But it took us about an hour and a half and we probably only stayed in the viewing areas for 20 minutes
Written 5 December 2023
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William M
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Do you like queues? You’ll love Top of the Rock!
Dec 2023 • Couples
Possibly the best view of New York but the venue itself feels tired and in need of improvement. About 75% of the experience was a queue for the elevator. Also there were quite a lot of staff providing ‘professional photos’ for $25 which took up prime viewing spots and cheapened the experience (not to mention these were just taken on iPhones!). Felt like desperate monetisation. In my opinion other observation decks are better (e.g. the Empire State Building which was much slicker and also had a little museum which added context). It is good to get an unobstructed view with no glass panels though.

Very much the ‘no frills’ observation deck option. You get what you pay for!!
Written 5 December 2023
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Johnatan S
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Top of the Rock: NYC's Stunning 360-Degree Views
Oct 2023 • Solo
I was blown away by the view from the Top of the Rock in New York City. You get this complete 360-degree look at the skyline, Central Park, the Empire State Building, and the Hudson River – it's like this awesome city panorama. The observation deck is smartly designed, so no matter where you stand, you get these clear views. And they've got these cool binoculars scattered around, so you can zoom in on your favorite spots. It's just a perfect setup to take in all the beauty of the city.

Written 4 December 2023
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Bohemian_me84
Calgary, Canada1,608 contributions
Love it !
Dec 2023 • Friends
Amazing view . Went at night after 10 pm , was excited to see that it’s still open . There is two levels to the viewing , higher up level is nicer view as there is no glass around it ( it’s safe as fall would be only one floor and that one is protected by the glass ) price is very reasonable , and I love that is open till midnight ! Please go !
Written 2 December 2023
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Moira J
Haverfordwest, UK39 contributions
Top of the Rock
Dec 2023 • Couples
Staff were so helpful as I gave a hidden disability.

A big thank you to Frank and the other staff on duty for taking such good care of us.

The visit was well worth it. The views stunning.
Written 1 December 2023
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Austin, Canada54,107 contributions
Nice view but too expensive
Oct 2023 • Family
Nice view and good pictures to be taken from the roof. But US$237 for 2 adults and two teenagers is way too much.
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Written 30 November 2023
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JOHN1040
New York City, NY2 contributions
Spectacular View!!!
Nov 2023 • Family
The view is spectacular, I believe the view is better than the wtc as it's more centrally located... You cannot help but have a great time!!!
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Written 29 November 2023
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squealer
Whiteley, UK90 contributions
Top of the Rock
Dec 2022 • Family
This is the trip to do if you want some photos of NYC with the Empire State Building in them. The views are spectacular and worth the crowds.
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Written 28 November 2023
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hsasmith
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK854 contributions
Brilliant
Nov 2023 • Solo
Visited at sunset expecting to queue to get in but managed to walk straight in. It was busy at the top but still managed to see everything and got some great pictures
Written 26 November 2023
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rossao
Essex, UK47 contributions
Brilliant views of NY
Sep 2023 • Couples
We did the top of the rock at night, was a good experience even if you are afraid of heights, just dont step too close to the edge. great for photo opportunities and a brilliant view of NY
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Written 23 November 2023
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Top of the Rock admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost €45.69, while a popular guided tour starts around €13.71 per person.
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