Best Views in New York City

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York

Cool!!!

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory and Optional Skip the Line Tickets

Myself and my daughter went up at around 8:30am on a clear, very windy day and the views over the city were nothing short of spectacular. Having visited the Top of the Rock on a previous trip, I much prefered the Empire State Building.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York

Top of the Rock Observation Deck just "topped" off our visit to NYC following the Statue of Liberty Express Cruise also booked through Viator. Great overview of NYC from Lower Manhattan to Central Park.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory and Optional Skip the Line Tickets

A must see classic New York Experience, well recommended but I still had to wait in the regular ticket queue at ESB for the Viator printed voucher to be 'cashed in' for proper tickets. The 2 dollar saving was probably not worth it especially as you have to select your date with Viator. Whilst we were at the ticket booth we went for the $15 extra ticket to get you to the 102nd floor. We went up around 6pm in the evening in May and there were maybe 10 people in the ticket queue. Plan to spend some hours here, it takes about an hour just to get through all the mazes of lines including security, tickets, elevators and waiting to get a good spot once you are up there. So we missed the sunset! Worth it though. Bring a camera but leave the tripod, it's not allowed up there. We did top of the rock too which is a bit more relaxed, both offer unique views but ESB is much higher.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York

great view at night time. We went up right before sunset, so we saw day and night of NYC. better view than Empire state building IMO.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York

What a lovely way to start our holiday, the staff were so friendly and polite, the were chatty and informative. The views from the top of the rock evening on a rainy wet April evening were amazing. really worth it.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory and Optional Skip the Line Tickets

Absolutely amazing, view is breath taking! Especially if you go up on a nice day.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York

Great view of the Empire State! Recommend doing the top of the rock at night, it's a must see.

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York

We went to the Top of the Rock around 10:00 am to be one of the first tours but was told the weather was poor and we would not be able to see anything until around 4:00 pm same day. We appreciated the advise and came back around 3:30 and could see everything. It was a beautiful site to behold to see everything and the Empire State Building was across the way and looked like you could almost touch it. There were no lines and very easy to come up and come down at your own pace. Great tour and recommend to anyone.

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York

Not so long waiting in line for the ride in the elevator. Very nice view over the big city. Wonderful sunset!!!

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York

Having done the visit to the Empire State building twice before I decided to do The Rock instead this visit. It was an excellent choice. My opinion is that the view from The Rock is superior and it is possible to access three external viewing platforms. It was surprisingly warm up there on a very cold day so I am assuming there is some form of heating in action. Access to The Rock was easy and quick. Highly recommended.

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York

Fantastic way to start our holiday. My daughters have never been to NY before and this was a great way to see it for the first time. Got there at 9.45 and went straight up, no queuing. Great value

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York

This is a must visit when in New York. Very efficiently looked after by the well trained staff. The view from The Top of th Rock is fantastic. Recommended.

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory and Optional Skip the Line Tickets

The E.S.B. is a must do for anyone visiting New York. Its a well oil machine that gets you through security and to the top with minimal fuss. Then of course the view over Lower Manhatten is unsupased.

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