Up on the 65th floor is a lovely bar and eating area with amazing views over the city. If you are game enough go out on the observation deck for the best photo opportunity.

In reading just a ton of reviews on New York and what to visit top of the rock was the place to go and not Empire State Building. Well it was our very first time in New York and we couldn’t just do one so...More

Best view of Manhattan in my opinion. Empire State Building in the distance and so much more. Book ahead and try to go at sunset. It sells out quick. Make sure you utilize all of the levels of the observation decks. Most people just get...More

Been to Empire State Building many times, first time here and I would come here again. Lines are shorter and it gives you a good history of how the buildings and areas got started. I think the view is just as good if not better...More

Good place to take pictures from the bird flight height. Similar to Montmartre or Eifel tour in Paris, but much more higher. This is a basic tour, so the only information you have are three 4min length movies downstairs. Some smartphone application is avaible, but...More

I visited the Top of the Rock observatory while on my recent trip to New York City. I was able to access the line easily and quickly with my NYC pass. The view from the top was awesome even though it was raining that morning...More

I didn't buy tickets in advance because I didn't know when my family would feel like going. We ended up going after the 9:30 am Sunday Mass in St. Patrick's Cathedral. We barely waited when getting tickets and taking the elevators. Manageable crowd. I think...More