Visitors on Top of the Rock Observation Deck with New York City skyline in the background.
Couple taking selfie at Top of the Rock Observation Deck with Empire State Building in view.
Visitors viewing New York City skyline from Top of the Rock Observation Deck.
Visitors enjoying the view from Top of the Rock Observation Deck, overlooking New York City skyline and Central Park.
Guests sitting on a beam with New York City skyline view at Top of the Rock.
Group enjoying skyline view from Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City.
Visitors at Top of the Rock Observation Deck with Empire State Building view.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck Tickets with the Beam Experience

New York
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Duration: 2 hours

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Visit all 3 levels of Top of the Rock’s observation decks—67th, 69th, and 70th floors, for stunning indoor and outdoor views of NYC, including Central Park and the Empire State Building.

Watch a short welcome film at the Welcome Gallery and enjoy climate-controlled indoor areas, breezy open-air decks, and a rooftop with uninterrupted, panoramic skyline views.

Elevate your visit with The Beam Experience, where you sit on a steel beam replica, rise 12 feet, and rotate 180° to capture a thrilling photo above the New York City skyline.

Recreate the iconic 1932 *Lunch atop a Skyscraper* moment and walk away with a photo that blends nostalgia and thrills.

Timed entry to Top of the Rock

Access to the 67th, 69th, and 70th floor

The Beam experience

Guided tour

Food and beverages

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Visitors on Top of the Rock Observation Deck with New York City skyline in the background.

Reach new heights at the Top of the Rock with a 360° view of New York and a photo op that puts you in one of the city’s most iconic images.

Getting started

Head to the main entrance at 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues and show your ticket at the will call desk. Security screening is mandatory, so arrive 15–20 minutes early. No ID is required unless specified on your ticket.

What to expect

This iconic observatory atop Rockefeller Center is known for its three-tiered decks and unbeatable views of NYC landmarks. Additionally, its thrilling new attraction, The Beam.

Features

  • Timed entry allows you to choose your preferred time slot, thus reducing the wait time at the entrance.

  • Enjoy three observation levels: 67th (indoor), 69th (open-air), and 70th (360° unobstructed rooftop).

  • Watch a short welcome film on the mezzanine before heading up.

  • Sit on The Beam on the 69th floor, rise 12 feet, and turn 180° for a skyline photo.

  • Recreate the famous 1932 Lunch atop a Skyscraper photo with the NYC skyline behind you.

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Couple taking selfie at Top of the Rock Observation Deck with Empire State Building in view.

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Visitors viewing New York City skyline from Top of the Rock Observation Deck.

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Visitors enjoying the view from Top of the Rock Observation Deck, overlooking New York City skyline and Central Park.

What’s not allowed

Top of the Rock

  • Large bags and luggage.

The Beam experience

  • Visitors who weigh more than 300 lbs (136 kgs)

  • Visitors who are shorter than 42 inches.

  • Personal items like cameras, phones, and bags are not allowed.

Accessibility

Top of the Rock

  • It is wheelchair and stroller-accessible, except for the Beam experience.

  • Service dogs are welcome.

The Beam experience

  • It is not wheelchair accessible.
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Guests sitting on a beam with New York City skyline view at Top of the Rock.

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Group enjoying skyline view from Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City.

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