Where in New York City to Watch Sunset and Dawn for Views You'll Memorize for a Lifetime
'09.03.2022'
Nurgul Sultanova-Chetin
The beauty of sunsets and sunrises is undeniable, but not all viewing platforms offer the same view. Depending on where you sit, your impression can be completely different, assures SecretNYC. The sun's radiance, along with the views it illuminates, can potentially be blocked, and you won't be able to enjoy the colors of the horizon if it's obscured by skyscrapers.
mornings.co.uk did an extensive TripAdvisor search for the best sunrise and sunset spots around the world. Seeking, "things to do”, and using the keywords “sunrise” and “sunset”, they made a list of the best locations, and here are the results for New York!
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Empire State Building
If you want to catch the sunrise then mountains, lakes and national parks are the best choice. But in the concrete jungle of New York City, the best view of the sunrise is from the Empire State Building. This place has received the highest rating for watching the sunrise on a built-up landscape.
Rumor has it that the 86th floor of this building (where the observation deck is located) boasts the most stunning sunrise as the sun is reflected in each building Manhattan on its way up.
Top of the Rock
The Top of the Rock viewpoint was ranked as the 2nd best sunset spot in the US. She lost only to the legendary Florida Mallory Square.
If you're curious about what other places made the list, you can view the results at Online.
