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Top of the Rock Observation Deck

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of New York City from 70 stories up and visit the Welcome Gallery to explore the history and design of the famed Rockefeller Center. Three levels of indoor and outdoor observation decks provide unobstructed views of the NYC skyline, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. Admission to Top of the Rock includes the option to purchase food and drinks at The Weather Room — the premier place to enjoy a cocktail or snack while you take in the iconic views or watch the city sparkle at night.

New York CityPASS includes:

General Admission — Entry includes three levels of indoor and outdoor viewing terraces, the Welcome Gallery, and access to The Weather Room Cafe & Bar.

New York C3 includes:

General Admission — Entry includes three levels of indoor and outdoor viewing terraces, the Welcome Gallery, and access to The Weather Room Cafe & Bar.

New York C-All includes:

General Admission — Entry includes three levels of indoor and outdoor viewing terraces, the Welcome Gallery, and access to The Weather Room Cafe & Bar.

Highlights

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    Feel the energy, wonder and beauty of New York City by day or night from 70 stories up.

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    Experience unobstructed vistas from three levels of indoor and outdoor viewing decks, including the open-air rooftop, which has no glass or metal enclosures.

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    Explore Rockefeller Center, one of NYC's must-see destinations, featuring over 100 shops and restaurants, the famous skating rink and Christmas tree, frequent public art installations, and more!

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Best Time to Visit

Early mornings and evenings are the least crowded at Top of the Rock.

Top of the Rock has a free audio tour you can enjoy at your leisure. Hear the incredible history of the city below, including information about the landmark buildings, New York’s waterways and harbor, Central Park, and other key points of interest. Enjoy the guided meditation — and don’t forget to breathe! — as you take in the views.

Enjoy free WiFi throughout the building.

If you have a wait for your scheduled Top of the Rock® Observation Deck entry time, consider taking the Rockefeller Center Tour (see details in the Offers & Upgrades section). This 75-minute guided tour will entertain and inform you while you pass the time.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll experience at Top of the Rock Observation Deck.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: The Weather Room pairs Top of the Rock’s sweeping cityscapes with elevated, locally sourced casual fare such as artisanal sandwiches, mezze plates, and worldly pastries. Whether you’re starting your day with coffee above the chaos or toasting the night with a cocktail as the city lights up, The Weather Room is the ultimate destination for a quintessential New York moment.

Gift Shops: The Top of the Rock Shop is located on the concourse level as you exit.

Accessibility

Most public areas at Rockefeller Center, including Top of the Rock, accommodate wheelchairs. Get more information on services for guests with specific needs.

Parking/Transportation

You can reserve a space in the paid public parking garage at Rockefeller Center. Get directions and information on public transportation routes.

Offers & Upgrades

20% Off Your Purchase

Get 20% off your purchase of $20 or more at Top of the Rock retail shops.

$2 Off Adult General Admission

New York CityPASS includes option attractions that allow you to choose which attractions to visit. To visit extra attractions at a savings, you can take advantage of this exclusive discount for CityPASS ticket holders. Redeem this offer at the Box Office.

$5 Off Rockefeller Center Tour

CityPASS guests receive $5 off the Rockefeller Center Tour, a 75-minute guided tour led by an expert historian. You'll explore the rich history and breathtaking artistry of one of NYC's most famous landmarks.

The Beam

Don't miss Top of the Rock's premier new attraction, The Beam! Recreate the iconic “lunch atop a skyscraper” photo from 12 feet up in the air. Purchase tickets onsite at the Box Office or on the 69th floor, next to The Beam. Cost: $25

Skylift

Top off your visit on Skylift, a groundbreaking, heart-pounding 360-degree experience that takes you higher than ever before. Rise above it all with unbelievable unobstructed views that place YOU directly in the skyline. Step onto Skylift’s revolving, open-air glass platform, which sends you three stories above Top of the Rock’s 70th floor observation deck for a thrilling, intimate moment amongst the icons of architecture and endless inspiration. Purchase tickets onsite at the Box Office or on the 69th floor. Cost: $35

The Beam + Skylift

Experience both The Beam and Skylift and save $10! Purchase tickets onsite at the Box Office. Cost: $50

Contact Information & Hours

  • Top of the Rock Observation Deck
  • 50th St. between 5th and 6th Avenues
  • New York, NY 10111
  • Jan-Feb, Daily: 9am-10pm (last ticket 9:10pm)
  • Mar-Dec, Daily: 8am-midnight (last ticket 11:10pm)

Last elevator ascends one hour before closing.

Hours may vary on holidays; check the schedule when planning your visit.

Read reviews from CityPASS® travelers.

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This was our first time using a CityPASS. We were planning our trip when we saw several activity passes for New York. This was the best option for us since we were only staying for 5 days. When we got to the various attractions, we compared prices. We saved a lot! I've now recommended this pass to friends who plan a trip to the Big Apple. We would definitely buy one again when we visit another big city.
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A great way to view the wonderful city of New York on a budget! My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed all of our days out on this pass and were impressed with the amount we saved, leaving me more money to shop with!!
5 Star Experience!
My family just returned from our wonderful trip in New York City and this pass made it able to see all of the famous attractions in little time and for a wonderful price. I would DEFINITELY recommend this pass to anyone who wants to see more... For less!
New York CityPASS
Totally worth it! Saved us a lot of time and energy! In the city that never sleeps, every minute counts!!!
Great buy!
We loved the city pass! It allowed for flexibility in our days as well as allowed us to feel like we got our money's worth, without the pressure of feeling like we needed to stay in each museum or landmark all day. I will definitely continue to use CityPASS for the cities where available.
New York CityPASS is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 19040.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great experience Purchased a CityPASS for our recent trip to New York, I have to say this was one of the easiest things to use from start to finish. We saw all the big sites for a fraction of the price if we had purchased direct. Top of the Rock in the evening was a highlight for us and Liberty Island also.
Date published: 2026-02-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best Absolutely the best to have everything that you want for the best attraction at good price
Date published: 2026-02-19
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Very good service We bought city pass for a trip in May. The service is fast and intuitive, we've been able to book all the attractions easily. Very good experience!
Date published: 2026-02-14
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Looking forward to my trip I bought a CityPASS for an upcoming trip for July 2026. This offer seems better both affordability and easy than trying to do individual attractions. As I make reservations, some attractions do not have availability for my dates so I continue to check.
Date published: 2026-02-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Trip of a lifetime! My friend and I bought CityPASS for our trip to New York and once we worked out how to fit everything in it was easy. We visited the American Museum of Natural History and Empire State Building as standard and then chose Top of the Rock, 9/11 museum and Intrepid museum as the 3 optional experiences. We did the Statue of Liberty separately because they still had tickets to the Crown with it being early February so we picked the Intrepid Museum as our final choice. The CityPASS app made it easy to choose times and access tickets and the attractions themselves were incredible and were very well priced considering how good each of them were. The Empire State Building was amazing with a good combination of views at the top plus the museum at the bottom, and the fact that we were able to return with CityPASS later on the same evening allowed us to see the amazing views in the daytime along with the stunning New York lights at night. And visiting in February meant that it was fairly quiet on both visits. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum was an eye opener for us considering that we were too young to remember 9/11. We paid extra for an audio tour (which is a must-do) and it was emotional seeing how they described the tragedy combining artefacts and art with personal stories. We arrived at 2pm and had to leave at closing time and we still hadn’t gone through some of the sections, so try to dedicate more time to seeing it fully if you get the chance. The American Museum of Natural History was an interesting attraction that did well to balance fun with learning. We chose the Planetarium for the ticketed exhibition included with CityPass and it was a good 25 minute experience. Later that day we did Top of the Rock at 3:30pm whilst it didn’t have the prestige that Empire State had I still highly recommend it. Arriving mid afternoon allowed us to take in the views on another perfect day and we also decided to have a drink on the outdoor bar and waited until sunset which was unforgettable. The best part about Top of the Rock is that you can see both ESB and Central Park, whilst the only downsides were that they seemed too pushy with their Beam upsell. On the final day we went to Intrepid Museum without knowing what to expect. I assume that most people here will choose the flashier attractions but Intrepid filled our time nicely. Based on a retired Warship with views of the Hudson River and glimpses of the Empire State Building you get to see old aircraft, the workings of the ship itself, a NASA prototype spacecraft and go on an old submarine , all of which were included and the latter were nice surprises. Overall CityPASS was incredible value for money and I would definitely check out their other experiences in other cities. Do it.
Date published: 2026-02-11
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