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Top of the Rock - General Admission

Highlights

Three levels of observation decks, with terraces facing north, south, east and west.

9,500 square feet of outdoor viewing space.

An open-air 70th-floor deck with views of Central Park, the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center and Lower Manhattan.

VIP Top of the Rock Pass

Highlights

Start in the VIP Lounge and skip the public lines using a private elevator.

Step onto the SKYLIFT glass platform three stories above the 70th floor for 360-degree views.

Recreate the famous 1932 photo of ironworkers having lunch on a steel beam.

Top of the Rock: Entry Ticket + 2 Attractions

Highlights

Visit the indoor and outdoor observation decks at Top of the Rock, with terraces facing in all directions over New York City.

Choose 2 more attractions from 90+ options to add to your NYC itinerary.

Browse art at world-renowned museums, take a speedboat ride on the BEAST or tour Radio City Music Hall.

Ride a bike over the Brooklyn Bridge, or take a ferry to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum and see the Statue of Liberty.

Top of the Rock: Admission + The Beam Experience

Highlights

Marvel at views of the New York City skyline from 70 floors up, across three observation decks.

Enjoy panoramic views of iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty.

Experience The Beam, which lifts you 12 feet high and rotates 180° for unique perspectives.

Recreate the famous 1932 Lunch atop a Skyscraper photo on The Beam Experience.

Top of the Rock: Admission + SKYLIFT

Highlights

Experience three levels of indoor and outdoor observation decks with panoramic views of New York City.

Reach new heights on SKYLIFT, an open-air platform that hoists you nearly 30 feet above the 70th floor.

Enjoy stunning views of iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park.

Rockefeller Center: Walking Tour

Highlights

Follow a live guide and historian on a 75-minute walking tour of Rockefeller Center’s buildings, gardens and public spaces.

Learn about the vision of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and the history of the center.

See murals by Jose Maria Sert and Frank Brangwyn, and sculptures by Isamu Noguchi, Lee Lawrie and other artists.

Admire Paul Manship’s bronze Prometheus, one of the most photographed sculptures in New York, and the Atlas statue near St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Top of the Rock: All-Inclusive Pass

Highlights

Explore observation decks across three floors at Rockefeller Center, with expansive views of New York City.

Take part in The Beam Experience, a ride that offers a unique photo opportunity above the skyline.

Step onto SKYLIFT for an open-air platform perspective of the city.

Visit the welcome gallery and enjoy an interactive film experience.

Good to Know Before Visiting Top of the Rock

The entrance is on 50th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.

Entry is timed, so plan to arrive at the date and time shown on your ticket.

Every visitor goes through a security checkpoint, so keep what you carry to a minimum.

Outside food and drinks are not allowed.

Tripods are not permitted on the observation decks.

There is no time limit on the decks, though most people spend around 45 minutes to an hour up top.

Restrooms are on the 66th floor, one elevator ride down from the 67th floor.

Essential Visitor Info

Timings
Address & Directions
Facilities
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Top of the Rock is open every day from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), and last entry is at 11:10 PM. It runs 365 days a year, holidays included. Visits go ahead in rain or shine.

Admission is timed, so you choose a date and entry time when you book. Once you are up on the decks there is no time limit. You can stay as long as you like until closing. On average, visitors spend about 45 minutes to an hour on the observation levels.

A visit is more than the decks. You go through a security checkpoint and the Welcome Gallery on the Mezzanine Level, where the theater film runs about five minutes. Then you take the elevator to the 67th, 69th and 70th floors.

The Weather Room Café & Bar on the 67th floor keeps the same hours as the deck, 8:00 AM to midnight.

As a suggestion, allow around 1.5 to 2 hours in total if you want to see the gallery, explore all three levels without rushing, and stop for a drink or a bite.

If you are adding The Beam or SKYLIFT, give yourself a little more time.

About Top of the Rock

Top of the Rock is the observation deck at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, the tallest tower in Rockefeller Center. The deck spreads across the 67th, 69th and 70th floors, 850 feet above the streets of Midtown, and the top level is fully open-air. Its terraces face every direction. The Empire State Building is directly in view to the south, Central Park fills the northern view, and the Hudson River runs along the west. Two newer attractions now take visitors even higher: The Beam, which lifts guests above the deck, and SKYLIFT, a rotating glass platform that rises 30 feet above the 70th floor.

The building itself goes back to the early 1930s. Construction of 30 Rockefeller Plaza started in March 1932, and that same year a photographer captured 11 ironworkers eating lunch on a steel beam 69 stories up, an image that is still known around the world. A visit today starts in the Welcome Gallery on the Mezzanine Level, where a large model of the campus and a short multisensory film introduce the history of Rockefeller Center before you ride up to the decks.

Height: 850 feet (259 meters)
Observation Levels: 3 (67th, 69th and 70th floors)
Building Height in Floors: 70
SKYLIFT Elevation: 30 feet above the 70th floor
The Beam Elevation: 12 feet above the deck

Why Visit Top of the Rock?

Unobstructed views in every direction

Top of the Rock sits 850 feet above Midtown Manhattan, with terraces facing north, south, east and west. From the open-air 70th floor nothing stands between you and the skyline, so the whole city opens up around you.

The best seat for the Empire State Building

Because the deck is in the middle of Midtown, the Empire State Building is right in front of you. It is one of the reasons photographers like this deck so much. Turn around and Central Park stretches north, with the Hudson River off to the west.

Step into a famous 1932 photograph

The well-known shot of 11 ironworkers eating lunch on a steel beam 69 stories up was taken here, during the construction of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The Beam experience recreates it. You buckle in on a beam that lifts 12 feet above the deck and turns for 180-degree views.

Go higher on SKYLIFT

SKYLIFT is a rotating glass platform on the rooftop that carries visitors 30 feet above the 70th floor. It gives a full 360-degree view with nothing in the way, and it is the highest vantage point at Top of the Rock.

A short history lesson before the view

Your visit starts in the Welcome Gallery on the Mezzanine Level of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. There is a 10-foot model of the entire Rockefeller Center campus, photo spots, and a theater showing a five-minute multisensory film about the landmark's story.

Top of the Rock - Additional Info

Dining
Souvenir Store

The Weather Room Café & Bar is on the 67th floor, the first level of the observation deck. It serves locally sourced casual food such as artisanal sandwiches, mezze plates and pastries, along with drinks, and it looks out over the skyline. It is open from 8:00 AM to midnight, the same hours as the deck.

Outside food and drinks cannot be brought into Top of the Rock. If you want a full meal, Rockefeller Center has a large selection of restaurants and bars around the campus.

Interesting Facts about Top of the Rock

Top of the Rock sits 850 feet (259 meters) above Midtown Manhattan.

The observation deck occupies three levels, on the 67th, 69th and 70th floors of 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

The 70th floor is the very top of the building and is completely open to the air.

The famous 1932 photograph of 11 ironworkers lunching on a beam 69 stories up was taken during the construction of 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Construction of 30 Rockefeller Plaza began in March 1932.

John D. Rockefeller leased the land for Rockefeller Center from Columbia University.

SKYLIFT, a rotating glass platform on the roof, lifts visitors 30 feet above the 70th floor.

The Beam experience raises guests 12 feet above the deck in a nod to the 1932 lunch photo.

A five-minute multisensory film in the Top of the Rock theater tells the story of the landmark.

The terraces face all four compass directions, giving a full 360-degree panorama.

Top of the Rock - Highlights in Pictures

FAQs about Top of the Rock

What is Top of the Rock?

Top of the Rock is the observation deck at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan. It spans three levels on the 67th, 69th and 70th floors and offers 360-degree views of the New York City skyline, including the Empire State Building, Central Park and the Hudson River.

How tall is Top of the Rock?

Top of the Rock sits 850 feet (259 meters) above Midtown Manhattan, on the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Is the 1932 Lunch Atop a Skyscraper photo connected to Top of the Rock?

Yes. The famous photograph of 11 ironworkers eating lunch on a beam 69 stories up was taken during the construction of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, the building that holds Top of the Rock.

What is The Beam at Top of the Rock?

The Beam is an experience inspired by the 1932 lunch photo. Guests buckle in on a beam that rises 12 feet above the deck and rotates for 180-degree views of the city.

What is SKYLIFT?

SKYLIFT is a rotating glass platform on the rooftop that lifts visitors 30 feet above the 70th floor for a full 360-degree view with nothing in the way.

Can you see the Empire State Building from Top of the Rock?

Yes. The deck has a direct view of the Empire State Building to the south, and it is one of the best places in the city to photograph it.

Is Top of the Rock indoors or outdoors?

Both. The three levels combine indoor and outdoor viewing areas, and the 70th floor is completely open-air.

What are Top of the Rock's opening hours?

Top of the Rock is open daily from 8:00 AM to midnight, with last entry at 11:10 PM.

How long should I spend at Top of the Rock?

Most visitors spend 45 minutes to an hour on the decks. Allowing around 1.5 to 2 hours in total gives you time for security, the Welcome Gallery and a stop at the café.

Where is the entrance to Top of the Rock?

The entrance is on 50th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Is Top of the Rock wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Top of the Rock is wheelchair accessible, with elevator access from street level to the 70th floor. Strollers and service animals are also welcome.

Is there a café or bar at Top of the Rock?

Yes. The Weather Room Café & Bar on the 67th floor serves locally sourced casual food and drinks with skyline views.

What items are not allowed at Top of the Rock?

Outside food and drinks, weapons, glass bottles, lighters, flammable substances, knives of any kind and tripods are not permitted.

Can I see the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree from Top of the Rock?

No. The Christmas Tree and The Rink are not visible from the observation decks.