The best choice for New York night view | Top of the Rock Observation Deck: The Empire State Building is right in front of you!

#MayGoodDestination2025 #NewYork #Rockefeller Center Observation Deck If you only plan to choose one place to see the night view when you come to New York, then I highly recommend Top of the Rock. Why not the Empire State Building? Because when you look out from Top of the Rock, the Empire State Building is right in front of you. It is very beautiful when lit up at night, and there is the Hudson River and the World Trade Center in the distance in the background, which is very movie-like. ⸻ 🚇 How to get there? Take the subway B, D, F, or M lines to the "47-50 St Rockefeller Center" station. As soon as you exit the station, you will see Rockefeller Center. It is very convenient! ⸻ 🎫 Ticket & Time Suggestions • It is recommended to book a time slot online first, especially in the evening or at night, which is very popular and can easily be full. • Adult tickets are about $40 (varies depending on the time and whether VIP is added). • The most recommended time: Go up 30 minutes before sunset, you can see the daytime, sunset, and night view at the same time, super value! ⸻ 🏙️ The feeling of going to the observation deck When you take the elevator to the top floor, there will be cool light animations on the ceiling, which is quite ceremonial. There are three viewing platforms on the top floor. The top floor is an open-air platform with no glass blocking at all. The view is super wide and the wind is super strong (laughing). It is recommended to bring a jacket! From here, the Empire State Building is right in front of you. If you are lucky, you can also see the light show. Looking to the other side, it is the direction of Central Park. It is quiet at night, which forms a sharp contrast with the sea of ​​city lights. ⸻ 📸 Tips for taking photos • If you want to take a portrait + the Empire State Building in the background, remember to bring a fill light or a mobile phone with a better night shooting function, as the light on site is dim. • It is recommended to find a location in the center of the top floor, where the background is the cleanest and the symmetry is the best. • You may have to wait for a seat when it’s crowded, but it’s worth it!