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Top of the Rock, New York City

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Observation Deck Lookout

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Get above many of Manhattan's high-rises at Top of the Rock, with an unobstructed, 360-degree view from the 70th floor. You can also gaze far and wide from protected outdoor terraces on the 67th and 69th floors. After a renovation that kept it closed for several years, the deck reopened in 2005. Designed to resemble an ocean liner's deck, the observation deck offers a bird's-eye view of many of the city's iconic buildings. A timed entry system helps keep the lines shorter and the experience less crowded than at other viewing platforms in the city. Save even more time by purchasing your tickets online. Take a look at our New York City attractions planner to schedule your visit to Top of the Rock and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.

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• By Toriavic9

  We visited here late night in February and there were no lines and plenty of space to view the city. The lights are just amazing to see from that view. You're sitting in the middle of it all, high...  more »

• By LBMH

  Really enjoyed visiting The Top Of The Rock - it was a lovely clear day and we could see for miles. Great to see Central Park and the Empire State Building so clearly and the Statue of Liberty in the....  more »

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• By LeeAnn Burton

  Definitely a must see. We ordered tickets online and had to pick a time. They will only let you in when it's your time slot, but it's a very efficient system. You have to go through security, but it went very quickly. The observation decks were breath taking. Would definitely do again!

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• By siddhesh gupta

  It was awesome. I visited during Thanksgiving. 3:55 time is perfect. You start getting good pictures from 5 PM. Make sure you go all the way to the top. I bought my tickets through City Pass and I ended up saving extra 10 $ sunset time price. It's best to go on a clear day. If you want a good view of the Central Park day time is better.

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