Top Of The Rock Observatory

You'll hop in a glass elevator and whizz 70 floors up to the Top Of The Rock Observatory. This 55,000 square-foot, multi-tiered deck gives you unobstructed 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.

Your New York Explorer 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.

The Top of the Rock is located at the top of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, the centerpiece of the Rockefeller Center, which opened in 1933. 

New York Explorer Passes are the best choice for maximum savings when sightseeing in New York. Explorer passes include Top of the Rock tickets, plus admission to the most popular attractions in NYC. Pay one low price and enjoy exclusive discounts and cheaper entry prices.

See what other New York attractions you can visit with an Explorer pass or a Build Your Own pass.