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Top of the Rock

Top of the Rock
Photo: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Top of the Rock occupies the 67th to 70th floors of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. It includes open-air terraces and enclosed spaces with 360-degree sightlines. Visitors see the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Hudson River.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 12 of Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York in 14 Days

Visiting Top of the Rock: what to know

Tickets
Prices vary by date and time; purchase online in advance.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Early morning or sunset
Getting there
Subway B, D, F, or M to 47-50 Streets Rockefeller Center

New York itineraries with Top of the Rock

Day 12 of Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York in 14 Days

Central Park and the Met

How Top of the Rock fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Central ParkNew York
  2. 12:00The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York
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Top of the Rock FAQs

How high is Top of the Rock?

The main deck sits at 850 feet above street level on the 70th floor.

Does Top of the Rock have elevators?

Yes, high-speed elevators take visitors from the ground floor to the observation levels in under a minute.

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

Yes, it is visible from multiple terraces on clear days.

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