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If you are looking for a great view of the city, this is the ideal choice. You don't go as high as in the Empire State Building, but the view is the same and without the crowds. You have a choice of paying $20 for the standard (one-time) visit or $30 for an all-day ticket, which allows you to return... more
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Attraction type: Observation deck/tower
Address: 30 Rockefeller Center
New York City, NY
Tel: 212 698 2000
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Jul 15, 2008
Im not usually into views (scared of heights) but we decided to check it out as we were walking past, I didnt regret it! Spent a lot of time, taking a lot of photos, couldnt believe how big central park really is! more
Jul 6, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful
After reading reviews and debating, we decided to go to Top of the Rock rather than the Empire state building, We made this decision because Top of the Rock is less crowded than The ESB and you get a view of the Empire state building that is unbeatable. We chose not to pay the extra and purchase an Express pass,... more
Jul 6, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful
Great views, no wait and no crowd. The most peaceful place in New York. Be sure to buy your tickets in advance. more
Jul 1, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful
We decided to go at night to the top of the rock because we had seen the city during the day from the Empire State building. Having done both here is my opion. It is much easier to get up to the top of the Rock than the Empire State building. At least it was at night. The view at... more
Jun 28, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful
This is a must to do in NYC as the view is just incredible. Don't go up the Empire State Building....why go up a building that you want in a picture and also a building where you can't see Central Park. The Top of the Rock has it all. You get unspoilt views of the whole of Manhattan Island and... more
Jun 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful
Nice view of the city. We went towards sunset on a Sunday night and there was no line. Very nice view of the city. We waited until the sun went down and the lights started coming on. That was pretty cool. I think it offered a much better view than the Empire State Building. more
Jun 22, 2008
Went to TOTR at 6:30 on a Tuesday evening. Virtually no lines. Were at the top in minutes. Staff was friendly and welcoming, even if those taking souvenier photos to sell downstairs were a little agressive. Views were outstanding! Gorgeous! We were up there for 2 hours and never felt crowded or rushed. more
Jun 22, 2008
It is difficult to believe, but all the raving reviews here are true. We had no wait whatsoever to go to the top (10 AM on a Tuesday) and the view was incredible. Well worth your time. more
Jun 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful
Not only is the view from here amazing, but the line was virtually non-exsistent. You get a fantastic view of Central Park and on the other side, you can use binoculars to see all the people crowded on top of the Empire State building - this sight alone was worth it! I was there in Nov 2007 and will be... more
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