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?
Top of the Rock 擁有紐約市天際線的最佳景觀之一。 您可以從室內觀景台和兩個戶外平台盡情俯瞰城市美景。 這座地標性摩天大樓位於洛克斐勒廣場 30 號（因此綽號為「30 Rock」），也是 NBC 工作室的所在地，您可以從 67、69 和 70 樓欣賞紐約市 360 度的全景。 這座著名的裝飾藝術風格摩天大樓還設有互動式教育展覽，以提升遊覽體驗。 您可以親自體驗紐約市的代表性地標，了解該建築的歷史及其歷史意義，並直接在現場了解紐約市不斷演變的天際線。 未曾從 Top of the Rock 俯瞰過紐約，就稱不上看過紐約！
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.
我應該什麼時候造訪 Top of the Rock？開放時間為何？
我應該什麼時候造訪 Top of the Rock？開放時間為何？
Top of the Rock 每週營運七天，開放時間為上午 8:00 至凌晨 12:30。 最後一班上樓電梯的時間為晚上 11:40。 為了避開擁擠的人潮，建議您安排在平日造訪 Top of the Rock。 請在當天提早前往 30 Rockefeller Plaza 領取定時入場券。 最佳的觀賞時間無疑是日落前，這樣您就能同時欣賞到白天與黃昏的美景。
在峭石之巔 (Top of the Rock) 還有什麼值得一看的景點？
在峭石之巔 (Top of the Rock) 還有什麼值得一看的景點？
在前往觀景台的途中，請花點時間參觀各個展覽，了解這座紐約市標誌性建築的背景歷史。 身處大中庭 (Grand Atrium) 大廳時，請務必抬頭仰望名為「Joie - Crystal Water Fall」的吊燈。這座 35 英尺高的精緻吊燈由 600 串懸掛的施華洛世奇水晶精確切割而成。 這座吊燈由 Michael Hammers 設計，是洛克斐勒中心 30 號 (30 Rockefeller Plaza) 建築外型的倒置複製品。
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.
Sky Shuttle 天際穿梭電梯、光影表演與閃耀之牆 (Radiance Wall) 展區
Sky Shuttle 是世界上最快的電梯之一，在不到一分鐘的時間內即可上升 700 英呎。 在電梯內時，請仰望天空欣賞精彩的光影表演（孩子們一定會喜歡！）。此外，也別忘了留意洛克斐勒中心頂樓觀景台 (Top of the Rock) 的第二件施華洛世奇水晶裝置作品：閃耀之牆 (Radiance Wall)。 這是一面位於 67 樓，巨大且色彩繽紛的水晶晶洞牆。
Anything else to do near Top of the Rock?
Anything else to do near Top of the Rock?
觀景平台共有三層，分別位於 68、69 與 70 樓。 67 樓是遊客下電梯的地方，設有展覽、紀念品商店，並提供以室內為主的紐約市美景。 69 樓設有露天平台，可在安全玻璃幕牆後方欣賞城市 360 度的全景。 在 70 樓，您可以盡情享受沒有玻璃隔板遮擋的 360 度露天城市美景。 每個觀景平台都能將紐約市天際線的眾多著名地標盡收眼底，包括：
