Top of the Rock
Arts & Culture · New York, NY
About
Wind whips across the open-air platform seventy floors above Midtown. Top of the Rock opened as part of Rockefeller Center in 1939, offering 360-degree crystal-clear views of Manhattan. You'll see the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty from its outdoor decks. The high-speed elevator rockets you to the sky in under a minute. Multimedia exhibits tracing Rockefeller Center's history line the indoor queue. It's a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd here, part of the city's standard tourist draw. Night visits reward you with glittering city lights reflecting off the glass.
"Excellent panorama of New York City and an ideal spot for viewing the Empire State Building."
Go at sunset to catch both daylight and night panoramas. The deck's location between 49th and 50th Streets puts you steps from Fifth Avenue shopping and the Museum of Modern Art. For an insider tip, the quieter afternoon hours on weekdays let you soak in the view without the rush. You'll find free wifi throughout and outdoor seating for the best photo ops.
Located in Midtown between 49th and 50th Streets, it is part of Rockefeller Center. This busy commercial district also includes Fifth Avenue shopping and numerous Broadway theaters.
Features
- ✓Catch unobstructed views of Empire State Building
- ✓Visit the outdoor deck on the 70th floor
- ✓Check out free wifi and multimedia exhibits
- ✓Snap photos from the glass-enclosed skyline
- ✓Arrive on weekdays for lighter crowds
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What people say
Rated from 1,912 reviews on Yelp · 7 community ratings — we don’t host Yelp’s review text; read the full reviews there.
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Excellent panorama of New York City and an ideal spot for viewing the Empire State Building. It looks stunning after dark.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
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Top of the Rock is open daily from 8am to midnight, per confirmed Yelp data.
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Yes, the venue offers free wifi as confirmed by the owner.
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