Top of the Rock

Here's what Trippy members say about Top of the Rock:

"Hi! I lived in NYC for some years so I will share my favorites. The Frick Collection was always a good visit. Lovely old mansion with a great collection and lovely grounds. :"  See More

"Choose Top of the Rock instead of the Empire State Bldg if you wan to avoid long lines and discomfort."  See More

"Top of the Rock is good, as you can get a picture of the Empire State Bldg from there."  See More

"Bronx Zoo, Central Park ( can rent boat), Children's Museum Of Manhattan, Broadway show (Alladin, Wicked, Matilda), American Museum of Natural History, Chelsea Piers Complex, Dylan's Candy Bar, Serendipity 3 Ice-cream parlor, Top of the Rock, Century 21 Department Store by World Trade Center."  See More

"The Top of the Rock or the Empire State Bldg."  See More

"Top of the Rock offers better skyline views than Empire State Building Observation Deck but I guess it's less iconic."  See More

"If you would like the same view and the Empire State Building in your pictures, go to Top of the Rock instead."  See More

"If you want to get the Empire State building in your shot of the city skyline you have to do it from Top of the Rock."  See More

"Top of the Rock or the Empire State Building - Get tickets in advance (if possible the express ones) to avoid long lines"  See More

"Top of the Rock or Empire State Building Observation Deck"  See More

"You can also take the elevator up to Top of the Rock to get a 360-degree view of the city."  See More

"4) Empire State Building Observation Deck or the Top of the Rock for the view of the city - get the express tickets"  See More

"there is the option of Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Plaza that is the next best view and has a studio tour."  See More

"As for the Empire State Building Observation Deck I would save your money and instead go to the Top of the Rock."  See More

"The view from the Top of the Rock is pretty amazing, some say better than the Empire State building."  See More

"As an alternative to this, the rooftop on the 70th floor of Rockefeller Plaza (creatively named “Top of the Rock”) has been re-designed and re-opened after years of abandonment, and it is amazing!"  See More

"Instead of Empire State, give "Top of the Rock" a chance for a view of the empire state and central park and more."  See More

"If it's your very first trip to NYC, go to the Top of the Rock to look out over the city."  See More

"Also, Top of the Rock is a great place."  See More

"I would definitely choose Top of the Rock <."  See More

"Have heard that Top of the Rock is better than Empire State Building."  See More

"The Empire State Building is another one of the attractions that can eat up a significant portion of your day because of the wait, so if you find yourself with limited time and just want to see a great view, try Top of the Rock instead."  See More

"Top of the Rock because you can get the Empire State Building in your photos."  See More

"if you want a great view - go to Top of the Rock instead."  See More

"If you really want a high-up view of the city from a skyscraper, you can go to Top of the Rock."  See More

"If you want to see the New York skyline, and don’t mind a bit of touristy in your schedule, then book a visit to the Top of the Rock."  See More

"For a good view you can go to the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center and then walk over to Grand Central Terminal to see the main terminal."  See More

"In Manhattan, I think Top of the Rock is a nice alternative to the Empire State Building because you get a really lovely view of Central Park (and you can get the ESB in your photos)!"  See More

"You will have already had a great view of the city at the Top of the Rock and to be honest, the tram is a little overrated."  See More