Sure, it might not be the highest observation platform in town – that’d be the One World Observatory – but what Top of the Rock lacks in height it more than makes up for in Art Deco charm and intimate, nestled-among-the-rooftops views of some of NYC’s biggest icons. That’d be Central Park, Lady Liberty, the Chrysler and, for some people’s money, the best and most unobstructed views of the Empire State Building you’ll find anywhere. We’ve got the lowdown (or should that be the high-up?) on what you can expect from a visit to the jewel in the Rockefeller Center’s crown, including:
- A brief history and why you should visit
- How to get there/how to get in
- What to see and do when you’re there
- When to visit and where to find the best photo ops
- The best nearby NYC attractions to visit next
What’s so special about Top of the Rock then?
Set across the 67th, 69th and 70th floors of the Rockefeller Center, aka 30 Rock, Top of the Rock Observatory has been wowing sightseeing punters for nearly a century. Like the Empire State Building, 30 Rock went up during the Great Depression, at a time when the NYC skyline was transforming rapidly. To give that some perspective, when it opened in 1933 it was the third tallest building in the world after near-neighbors the Chrysler and the Empire State Building, both of which were also, at that point, just a couple years old. Just imagine what the views must have been back then, before Manhattan became the jungle of skyscrapers it is now!
Buildings were just more beautiful back then, right? And the Rockefeller Center is no exception; a skyscraping slice of Art Deco eye candy that rivals the best of them. And the views, from 850 feet above Midtown, ain’t half bad either.
That’s all very interesting, but why should I visit?
That’s all very interesting, but why should I visit?
峭壁之上观景台拥有纽约市最美的天际线景观之一。 您可以通过室内观景台和两个室外观景台尽情眺望整座城市。 这座标志性的摩天大楼位于洛克菲勒广场 30 号（因此得名“30 Rock”），也是 NBC 演播室的所在地，您可以在其 67 层、69 层和 70 层欣赏纽约市 360 度的全景。 这座著名的装饰艺术风格摩天大楼还设有互动式教育展览，以丰富您的参观体验。 亲身体验纽约市的标志性建筑，了解这座大楼的历史及其重要意义，并在现场探索纽约市不断演变的天际线景观。 没在峭壁之上观景台俯瞰全城，就不算真正领略过纽约的魅力！
Ok, count me in. How do I get there?
Rockefeller Plaza isn’t tricky to find. Make your way to Midtown and mosey over to 30 Rock’s main entrance on 50th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. A red carpet marks the way in, because you’re worth it.
There are several subway stops nearby but it’s also easily walkable from other Midtown landmarks like Times Square and the Empire State Building.
How do I get in with my Go City NYC pass?
Did you remember to reserve your slot on the Go City app? Great, in which case you can just wiggle your way right up that red carpet, flash your pass like a pro, and in you go. After a swift security screening, there’s a short exhibition charting the Rockefeller Center’s history, then it's straight to the elevators for a breakneck 43-second ride up to the main event – that’s 700 feet in well under a minute, making the Sky Shuttle one of the world’s fastest elevators.
Note that your pass includes access to Top of the Rock’s various exhibitions and all three observation decks. However, the add-on Skylift and Beam experiences right at the top of the tower are not included with Go City’s NYC pass. You can add these direct via the Go City app or by visiting the ticket booth.
我应该什么时候游览峭壁之上（Top of the Rock），其开放时间是多少？
我应该什么时候游览峭壁之上（Top of the Rock），其开放时间是多少？
峭壁之上每周 7 天开放，时间为 08:00 - 00:30。 最后一班上升电梯的时间为 23:40。 为了避开拥挤的人潮，请将您的峭壁之上（Top of the Rock）行程安排在工作日。 请在当天尽早前往洛克菲勒广场 30 号，并领取限时门票。 落日前夕无疑是观赏的最佳时机，您可以同时欣赏到白天和黄昏的美景。
在峭壁之巅（Top of the Rock）我还能看到什么？
在峭壁之巅（Top of the Rock）我还能看到什么？
在前往观景台的途中，请花点时间参观展览，了解这段历史背景以及这座纽约市地标建筑。 身处大中庭（Grand Atrium）大堂时，请务必抬头仰望“Joie - 水晶瀑布”。这盏 35 英尺高的精美吊灯由 600 根悬挂的施华洛世奇（Swarovski）水晶串制成。 这盏由迈克尔·哈默斯（Michael Hammers）设计的吊灯是洛克菲勒广场 30 号建筑形状的倒置复制品。
Where are the most essential photo ops?
Where are the most essential photo ops?
- At the risk of stating the obvious, the clue’s in the name: you’ll get the best skyline shots, close-ups of the Empire State Building’s glitzy Art Deco facade and awestruck selfies up on the 70th floor.
- Face the opposite direction for the great green sweep of Central Park laid out before you like the vast urban oasis it is.
- It goes without saying that, if you’ve added The Beam experience, a sandwich-toting selfie is pure Instagram gold.
天际穿梭电梯（Sky Shuttle Elevator）、灯光秀与光芒之墙（Radiance Wall）
作为世界上速度最快的电梯之一，天际穿梭电梯在不到一分钟的时间内即可上升 700 英尺。 身处电梯内时，请抬头仰望，欣赏一场有趣的灯光秀（孩子们一定会喜欢！）。此外，还请留意峭壁之巅（Top of the Rock）的第二件施华洛世奇水晶装置——光芒之墙。 这是一个位于 67 层的巨大且色彩斑斓的水晶晶洞墙。
Anything else to do near Top of the Rock?
Anything else to do near Top of the Rock?
观景台共有三层，分别位于 68 层、69 层和 70 层。 电梯会将游客送至 67 层，这里设有展览、纪念品商店，并能以室内视角俯瞰纽约市景观。 69 层 设有露天观景台，您可以在玻璃面板的保护下欣赏到 360 度的城市全景。 在 70 层，您可以尽情欣赏没有任何玻璃遮挡的 360 度城市露天全景。 每层观景台都能将纽约市天际线的众多著名标志性建筑尽收眼底，其中包括：
