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FreeStroll an Art Deco complex of plazas, public art, shops and a skating rink, with Top of the Rock observation decks above.
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Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Top of the Rock Observation Deck is an attraction in New York, NY, part of the New York City guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Open year-round.
30 Rockefeller Plaza · New York, NY
Why you should go…
Photographers swear by Top of the Rock for one simple reason: the Empire State Building is in your photo, not under your feet. Three open-air levels atop 30 Rockefeller Plaza frame Central Park to the north and the downtown skyline to the south. Time your visit for golden hour and thank us later.
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