Top of the Rock.

Amazing views! We went for a birthday celebration and it was just the right spot. Food was good (Elk burger was a favorite)). Leave room for the warm cookie with ice cream. Ask for Becka! Excellent server with a friendly smile and prompt, attentive service.

I always suggest people to visit top of the rock if you only want to do one tall building in New York.

No fuss getting tickets online. Minimum wait or no wait at the elevator. You get to see Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Statue of Liberty, the Edge from the rooftop.

Overall I'd rate this experience 3.5 stars.

This is definitely an overpriced tourist trap and I'd say it's one of those places you go once and don't return. The views are beautiful on a clear and sunny day but it's not worth $30-60 per person. There are two decks to view the skyline and take photos which doesn't take more than 15-20 minutes. For an additional cost, you can ride the beam and take some professional photos. We visited on a Thursday and it was less crowded but most likely there will be people in your photos. Note, if you purchase tickets there, they cannot guarantee the current time and your reservations may be for later in the day.

I wish they would offer a discounted price for those who just want to see the views briefly and come down.

We bought tickets for the 8:40 pm entrance in June. This turned out to be a perfect time! We were able to see the sun setting over the water. Our pictures were beautiful. The weather was fantastic. There are plenty of areas for viewing the city 360 degrees around. We felt safe and not overly crowded.

We did the beam experience. It was fun and simple. It includes two complimentary digital photos. It was windy when we went up which added to the fear factor.

The only downside to our evening was the long elevator line to get back to ground level. But even that wasn't too bad.

I've come here multiple times, both at night and during the day. Both are different and great experiences. After doing research for my first trip to New York, the best observation towers were this one or the Empire State building. Top of the Rock seems to be the popular choice. For the price of admission you get breathtaking views of the city from the 70th floor in Rockefeller Center. The tickets are timed, so plan ahead. On my second visit, I enjoyed "The Beam" experience. For a $25 addon, you sit on a beam to recreate an iconic photo of the building. It was fun, worth it, and we got a great picture that at the time of writing is a free bonus. I made sure to go during the day to get a great daytime shot of central park for the beam experience. The last time I came at night and that was a memorable experience with the city all lit up!

Top of the Rock Observation Deck -The Best View In New York-

Experience a breathtaking and amazing unobstructed 360° view of every corner of Manhattan! One of the best NYC views especially during Sunset!

For most people, a visit to New York is not complete without a trip up one of the Cities BIG skyscrapers. The Empire State Building is where most flock to realize this part of their trip. However from the top of this Iconic Tower, one big feature to Manhatten is Missing! The Building itself! Those reportedly "in the know" advise Visitors to Avoid the Empire State Building deck and instead head up the Rockerfeller Center to the Top Of The Rock.

Sunset is always the best time to go and here you get stunning views South of the Empire State, along with better views of Central Park, Midtown, and the City in general.

Height: 70 floors high, 850 feet

The experience was truly extraordinary, benefiting not only me but also my students. The place offered an incredible opportunity for everyone to witness and immerse themselves in firsthand.

Awesome thrilling experience with wonderful staff plus relaxing ambiance. Unforgettable moment to be on top of the rock. Nice weather during our visit.

I have been to the Empire State Building observation deck before and wanted to see New York City from a different perspective. The nice thing about the view from Top of the Rock is that your photos of the New York City skyline will have the Empire State Building in it. Top of the Rock is on the 70th story of the Rockefeller Center skyscraper (called 30 Rockefeller Plaza) in Midtown Manhattan. That is about 850 feet above street level. NBC Studios headquarters is located here at 30 Rockefeller Plaza and records both "The Tonight Show" and "Saturday Night Live" on the 6th and 8th floor. Unlike the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock has a safety glass around the perimeter of the deck and has more space to walk around.

The view is gorgeous from up here. I arrived at dawn to see the New York City lights turn on to get both an early evening and nighttime perspective in my photos. It wasn't too crowded when I was here. Rockefeller Center offers a variety of ticket packages that include an express pass, VIP passes or the Beam Experience. If you don't want to take your photos from behind the glass, you can head up to one of the higher center platforms for a clearer shot without a reflection. Especially if you are one of those people that absolutely needs to use a flash.

One of the most famous black-and-white photos is "Lunch atop a Skyscraper". It is a 1932 photo of a bunch of immigrant ironworkers sitting on a steel beam 69 stories high during the construction of Rockefeller Center. Top of the Rock has added an experience where a number of people are able to sit on a beam and recreate the same photo. On this ride, guests are lifted 12 feet above the observation deck platform and taken for a 180-degree turn. It looks a little scary if you don't like heights, but makes for a fun photo.

See You at the Top.

Must stop to experience the splendor of NYC with an unparalleled aerial view. Plenty of photo ops and an opportunity to replicate the famous photo of workers enjoying their lunch 69 stories up on a girder. Great fun. Everyone was super nice and accommodating. No rushing or fussing.