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    Top of the Rock

    71,864 Reviews
    #6 of 1,208 things to do in New York City
    Sights & Landmarks, Lookouts, Observation Decks & Towers
    Open Now: 08:00 - 23:00
    30 Rockfeller Plaza, Enter on West 50th Street, between 5th & 6th Avenues, New York City, NY 10111
    Open today: 08:00 - 23:00
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    Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York
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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...more
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    30 Rockfeller Plaza, Enter on West 50th Street, between 5th & 6th Avenues, New York City, NY 10111
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    Great Views, Not so clear day

    We visited the top of the rock on a not so clear day, however the views were still breathtaking. It's hard to comprehend all of the buildings in such a small area.

    Thank Dream334977
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    Excellent views of New York

    Well worth a visit , great views of New York sky line. Many suggest you make an evening visit in order to see NY lite by night. Again staff very friendly and when we went early this month not particularly overcrowded.

    Thank bobchambers1
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    Great views of Central Park and Downtown Manhattan

    We visited the Rockeller Center early on a Saturday morning. This was a great time to visit as there were no queues at all and the observation decks were really quiet. The staff were all really helpful and Gio in particular gave me some great...More

    Thank GlenOrd
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Top of the rock!

    Skip Empire the views are much better up on the Rock. Lots of shops to visits when you are finished and cafes to visit too.

    Thank lkirky
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Top View at Top of the Rock

    Would highly recommend a visit to the Observatory at the Rockefeller Centre as it gives a different perspective of Manhattan and let’s you see the scale of the other buildings (including the Empire State Building) around it. Staff were very welcoming and good fun managing...More

    Thank Janice Y
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Excellent at night

    Great views from this not as prominent sky scraper nestled in the concrete jungle. Excellent chance for photo ops on any of the 3 observation levels. Plenty of food choice in surrounding area. Easy to get to with subway etc

    Thank Josh Q
    Reviewed yesterday
    Put this on your list!

    Whether you visit the Today show first or just plan a visit to the City, a stop at the Top of the Rock, wonderful scenery.

    Thank MizKChandler
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Great experience..

    This is an amazing view of the city! I think it is a bit expensive but what isn't in this city. It's a definite go to during your trip to new york

    Thank melnurse2015
    Reviewed yesterday
    Evening trip

    On a recommendation from a friend, we decided to visit Top of the Rock instead of the Empire State Building in the evening and I'm so glad we did! The views across the city were phenomenal and it is the best tourist spot to get...More

    Thank Eve J
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    Sunset Visit

    Sunset trip to the Top of the Rock. Lovely views and a fabulous visit. Main problem just too busy and no management of amount of people in one place at the same time. So did get quite packed and difficult to move around all the...More

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    hustle and bustle of the city streets. Fifth Avenue is
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    150gaga
    9 September 2018|
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    Response from Kirsten F | Reviewed this property |
    We went on our own
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    31 August 2018|
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    Response from Budkis | Reviewed this property |
    Hi I’m really sorry I can’t answer that We Pre booked a time slot for 9pm They only let so many in elevators at one time but 6pm should be fine to just turn up at that time I really hope this sorts helps you Andrew
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    Response from fluffyabbiehighbury | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry i have no answer for this but all i will say is get there early if you want specific times, it maybe v.i.p gets you ahead of the ques as this is a very popular attraction.
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