Observation Deck
Top of the Rock™ Observation Deck offers stunning views of New York City and beyond. The dazzling three-story Swarovski chandelier that greets guests upon their arrival sets the stage for the extraordinary experience that lies ahead. Guests make their way through a multi-media exhibit area on the mezzanine, where they can learn about the rich history, art and architecture of Rockefeller Center, before stepping into one of the high-speed glass ceiling sky shuttles for the thrilling ride to the Top. Ascend 70 floors into the sky and take in sweeping 360-degree views from Top of the Rock’s interior and exterior viewing decks on the top three floors of this magnificent art deco building. Enjoy the panoramic view of every major landmark spanning from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Statue of Liberty and the Chrysler Building to Central Park. Top of the Rock offers timed ticketing, virtually eliminating long waits and lines. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.topoftherocknyc.com. Top of the Rock is open daily, 8am-midnight and the last elevator ascends at 11pm.
Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza, NY 10111, USA
Contact
T: 001 212-588-8501Facts & Statistics
Height from base to top of antennas
850 feet, 260 meters
Height of observation deck
Three decks at 30 feet total
Architect(s)
Raymond Hood and Associated Architects, Observation Deck Architect: Gabellini Sheppard Associates LLP
Restaurant(s) name
Rainbow Room and SixtyFive Bar and Cocktail Lounge
Seating capacity
67th floor is 820 feet, 69th floor is 840 feet, 70th floor is 850 feet
Height of restaurants
56th floor is 788 feet
Stories
70
Windows
5,616
Stairs to the top
1,215
Construction time
3 years
Inauguration date
First observation deck inauguration date was the spring of 1933. The second inauguration date was November 1st, 2005
Lift capacity
16 people per elevator, 2-4 elevators daily 600 people per hour with 2 elevators, 1,090 people per hour with 4 elevators
Lift speed
1,200 feet per minute. Total ride is 42 seconds.
Number of lifts
68 elevators in 30 Rockefeller Plaza
Number of broadcasting facilities
15
Unique features of observatory(ies)
Reserved-time tickets minimizes long lines and large crowds. Sky shuttle elevators have projections on the glass ceiling showing images from 1930s through present day, symbolizing the passage of time, as they transport visitors to the deck. Multi-media ex
Fun facts about the observatory
The Observation deck was originally designed to evoke the upper decks of a 1930s grand ocean liner, outfitted with deck chairs, gooseneck fixtures and large air-conditioning vents intended to look like the stacks on a ship’s deck.