NYC · Head-to-head
Top of the Rock vs Edge NYC
Top of the Rock gives you the postcard skyline with Empire State in frame. Edge gives you a glass-floored cantilevered deck floating over Hudson Yards. Both are excellent — they're just optimized for different photos.
Option A
Top of the Rock
New York · Observation Deck
Best for
- Classic NYC skyline shots
- Central Park views to the north
- Anyone who hasn't seen the Empire State up close
Option B
Edge NYC
New York · Observation Deck
Best for
- The glass-floor selfie
- Hudson Yards & Vessel sightseers
- First-time skyline visitors who want the 'wow'
Our verdict
Pick Top of the Rock for the most iconic NYC skyline photo ever taken. Pick Edge for a more modern, thrilling experience with a glass floor you can stand on.
Side-by-side
| Top of the Rock | Edge NYC | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 850 ft | 1,131 ft |
| Skyline shot includes Empire State | Yes | Yes (in the distance) |
| Glass floor | No | Yes |
| Typical adult ticket | $40 | $42 |
| Outdoor decks | 3 tiered decks | Single large open-air deck |
| Nearest subway | 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr | 34 St-Hudson Yards (7) |
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