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Top of the Rock Observatory
Enjoy access to a 360-degree view of New York City from the Rockefeller Plaza’s iconic 30 Rock building.
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What you'll do
Manhattan is all about skylines and Top of the Rock is up there with the best.
You’ll hop in a glass elevator and whizz 70 floors up to the Top of the Rock Observatory. Comprising both indoor and outdoor spaces, this 55,000 square-foot area is made up of three observation decks that give you unobstructed, 360-degree views of the city, including Central Park, the Hudson River, and even Connecticut on a clear day. Best of all, the Art Deco building offers something the Empire State Building never will – a view of the Empire State Building.
You can explore the exhibits and see the short films covering Rockefeller Center’s historic 10-year construction during the Great Depression in the 1930s. Then ascend to the Top in less than 1 minute with a ride up 850 feet (260 m) on the Sky Shuttle. You’ll spot icons of New York’s famous skyline including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, George Washington & Brooklyn Bridges, One World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty.
Your pass also includes entry to a multimedia exhibition so you can learn all about the iconic building and the man behind it – John D. Rockefeller. Visit during the day for amazing panoramic views or at night to see the electric city all lit up.
Top of the Rock facts
If you’re visiting during the holiday season you’ll be able to see the famous Christmas tree. It ranges in size from 18 to 30 meters and is covered with over 50,000 LED lights. The Swarovski-crystal star that tops the tree first appeared in 2004 and is nearly three meters in diameter.
There are over 200 flagpoles that line the plaza at street level. They display flags of United Nations member countries, the US states and territories, or decorative and seasonal motifs. During national and state holidays, every pole carries the flag of the United States.
The Top of the Rock is 850 feet tall making it the 22nd tallest building in New York City and the 47th tallest in the United States.
What's included
Includes admission to the Top Of The Rock Observatory.
Whizz 70 floors in a glass elevator for 360-degree views of the city.
See iconic views of the city, Empire State Building, and Central Park.
Nearly 10,000 square feet of outdoor viewing space with 360-degree views.
Entry to a multimedia exhibition so you can learn all about the iconic building and the man behind it – John D. Rockefeller.
Reservations
Booking required
Book your visit on the Go City Reservation Portal. You'll need your order number and the email address you booked with to make a reservation. Remember that your pass must be valid at the time of your visit. You can book up to 10 days in advance of your visit.
Plans changed?
You can view and amend your time slot in the 'My Bookings' section of the Reservation Portal. Cancellations or amendments must be made at least 5 minutes before the scheduled booking.
If you fail to cancel or amend your booking within the cancellation period, your pass will be ineligible for a refund or rebooking.
Where you'll be
30 Rockefeller Plaza. The main entrance is on 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues., New York, USHow to get there
B, D, F or M trains to 47-50th St./Rockefeller Center Station
Operating hours
Daily: 9AM – 11PM, Last entrance is at 10:10PM
For the most up-to-date opening hours, we recommend checking the Top of the Rock Observatory website.
Closings & holidays
Open 365 days a year
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