Top 5 best observation decks in New York

Not surprisingly, the viewpoints of New York - famous for its skyscrapers - offer some pretty phenomenal views. Any of these sites deserves the title of the best in New York. The purposely lost... Nevertheless, we tried to highlight the most remarkable of them.

Top of the Rock

Address: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112.
Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to midnight (the last lift leaves at 23:00).
Top of the Rock Tickets: adults - $ 38, children (6-12 years old) - $ 32, seniors (62+) - $ 36.

Top of the Rock provides a unique vantage point over the city. From here you can see the RCA building. In addition, the site is located close enough to Central Park to enjoy stunning views of the park in all its splendor.

If you don't want to pay to enter the site, head to Sixtyfive Bar and Top of the Rock Bar, located just a few floors below the observation deck. Although you don't go outside, you can see the same panoramic views from the bar window with a cocktail in hand.

One World Observatory

Address: One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton Street, New York 10007.
Opening hours: every day, opening hours vary depending on the season (last tickets sold out 45 minutes before closing).
Tickets to One World Observatory: standard $ 38, all inclusive - $ 58.

One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, and the views from it are breathtaking. The best time to visit One World Observatory is noon when the sky is clear.

Empire State Building

Address: 20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001.
Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 2:00 (the last lift leaves at 1:15).
Empire State Building tickets: adults $ 72, children $ 66, seniors $ 70.

It is a beautiful historical symbol of New York, as well as a bird's eye view of the city. Construction of the building began in 1930 and lasted a little over a year. In the early years after the completion of construction, it received the nickname "Empty Government Building" because many of its office floors were empty.

The skyscraper held the title of tallest building in the world for 40 years, until it was surpassed by the World Trade Center in 1970. But the Empire State Building's viewpoints are definitely worth a visit. The Empire State Building has not one, but two observation decks - on the 86th and 102nd floors.

Since you are in the heart of Midtown, the viewpoints offer views of Fifth Avenue, Bryant Park, New York Public Library, Madison Square Park and many charming rooftops.

The Edge at Hudson Yards

Address: 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001.
Opening hours: 8:00 - 2:00 - 365 days a year (last lift 1:15)
Edge at Hudson Yards Tickets: adults - $ 36, children (6-12 years old) - $ 31, seniors (62+) - $ 34.

Surprisingly, this observation deck in New York is now the tallest in the city. While the One World Trade Center is still a taller building as a whole, the observation deck at 30 Hudson Yards is at a higher elevation. It is suitable for real adrenaline lovers, as The Edge is suspended in the air and has a glass floor.

Crown of the Statue of Liberty

Address: Liberty Island
Opening hours: every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Ferries run from 8:30 am to 17:00 pm, departing every 25-30 minutes.
Tickets for the Statue of Liberty with Crown Access: adults - $ 22,25, children (4-12 years old) - $ 12, seniors (62+) - $ 17.

One of the most spectacular views in New York is from the crown of the Statue of Liberty. All of Lower Manhattan can be seen from here. Tickets for the crown usually need to be booked several months in advance - the attraction is very popular. Be prepared to climb more than a hundred steps.