Observation Deck · New York
Top of the Rock
Observation deck atop Rockefeller Center offering panoramic views of Manhattan's skyline.
For sweeping 360-degree views of New York, Top of the Rock is hard to beat. The Rockefeller Center skyline, river crossings and surrounding boroughs all unfold below — a payoff that justifies the elevator wait. Time your visit for sunset to catch the city in two lights for the price of one.
Ticket types vary by access level and add-ons (premium lounges, photo experiences, fast-track entry). Compare options before you book; the standard ticket is usually all most visitors need.
Quick facts
- Time needed
- 60–90 minutes
- Best time to visit
- Sunset slot — book 2–3 weeks ahead. For shortest queues, choose 9am.
- Height
- 850 ft (259 m) · 70 floors
- Best view
- Empire State Building & Central Park
- Opened
- 1933 (deck) · re-opened 2005
Hours
Daily 09:00–23:00
Last elevator up 10:10pm.
Getting there
Nearest subway
- • B / D / F / M to 47–50 Sts – Rockefeller Center
Frequently asked questions
Top of the Rock or Empire State Building?+
Top of the Rock includes the Empire State in your photos and has open-air decks on three levels. ESB is taller and historic. Both are excellent — pick by what you want in your skyline shot.
What about The Beam?+
The Beam recreates the famous 1932 construction-worker photo on a suspended steel beam 850 ft above the city. It's a separate add-on ticket and books out fast.
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Information subject to change. Please verify current hours, admission prices, and details directly with venue management prior to visiting.