How to go up and what to see from Top of the Rock (New York): prices

To have the best panoramic views of New York, a common option among those of us who visit the city of skyscrapers is climb the Empire State Building.

Of course, unless you buy the option of the skip-the-line ticket, it will probably take you between one or two hours to reach the top of the most famous skyscraper in New York.

But there is another alternative that is much less known, and perhaps less “glamorous".

Is  go up to the viewing terrace Top of the Rock, which is located at the top of the also famous Rockefeller Plaza skyscraper.

Which viewpoint is better, Top of the Rock or Empire State Building

In any case, go up to Top of the Rock It's a very interesting one. alternative to the Empire State Building, well both skyscraper are found in different places Manhattan, allowing you to see from each of them different perspectives of New York.

That's right, he Top of the Rock It will offer you the best panoramic views of the Central Park, which in no case are you going to have from the Empire State.

And another differentiating element is that from the skyscraper Rockefeller center you will have the only views of itself Empire State.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center in New York

A large Christmas tree next to a rink surrounded by large skyscrapers, or the enormous metal sculpture that represents The atlas, they are icon images of Manhattan in New York, and specifically in the Fifth Avenue.

You can see these images in what is one of the most emblematic architectural complexes in New York, Rockefeller center, which you find between 48th and 51st streets of said famous avenue.

In reality it is a large complex of 19 buildings located between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, with several of the most interesting corners of this area of ​​Manhattan, such as the neo-gothic cathedral of St. Patrick, and close to the aforementioned Central Park.

Without a doubt, of these buildings the most significant is the one known as One Rockefeller Plaza, with its very slender silhouette, and at whose feet the large square where you can experience the greatest atmosphere of this great business and leisure complex.

There in winter the aforementioned Christmas tree and ice rink are located in front of which the golden sculpture of Prometheus. 

Curiosities history of Rockefeller Center in New York

The origins of Rockefeller center They date back to 1929, when the Magnate Rockefeller It was proposed to build a complex of buildings, and the first to be completed, in 1939, was the tallest and best known, of 259 meters high and 70 floors.

The 19 buildings were built in style  Art Deco.

In front of the main building, the aforementioned skyscraper One Rockefeller Plaza, there is the so-called Channel Gardens, a garden area with a certain charm, whose name "Canal» is explained by separating the buildings called England y France.

At Rockefeller complex are currently located NBC television studios and also the historic theater Radio City Music Hall.

Top of the Rock viewing terrace hours in New York

For arrive to Top of the Rock you have to access through the 50 streetBetween the Thursday and Sixth avenue.

Located on the 70th floor, the viewing terrace hours Top of the Rock Under normal conditions they are in summer from 8 in the morning until 12 at night, with the last lift at 11 at night.

At other times of the year the schedule goes from 10 in the morning to 10 at night, with last access half an hour earlier.

Prices and purchase Top of the Rock tickets

The ticket prices of the observatory Top of the Rock in your rate standard (without VIP access) are $40 for adults, $34 for children (6 to 12 years old) and seniors (+62), $38.

Before your trip, here you can do the online prior purchase of tickets for Top of the Rock, a process in which you will select the day and time in which you plan to go up to the Top of the Rock trust your New York visit

Once New York, with printed tickets or on your mobile, at the scheduled time you can skip the queues of 'General admission' and head towards the stairs to enter the queue of 'Passport' next to the turnstiles to scan your ticket.

You also have the option of buy the joint ticket to go up to Top of the Rock and visit the 11/XNUMX Museum, two of the great attractions of a trip to the city of skyscrapers.

Also, keep in mind that go up to Top of the Rock It is one of the visits that is included in the New York Pass tourist pass.

Photos New York from Top of the Rock

Here you have more photos of the spectacular panoramic views of Manhattan in New York from the Top of the Rock viewpoint.