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NYC Observation Decks

4/21/2016Updated 4/19/2019

NYC is defined by its skyline, and three of its most famous skyscrapers—One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building and 30 Rockefeller Center—have multi-level observation decks that provide bird's-eye perspectives on the City. Here are some shots to whet your appetite for a view from the top.

Empire State Building Observatory, Looking South

Courtesy, Empire State Building

Empire State Building Observatory, Looking South

Empire State Building Observatory, Looking North

Courtesy, Empire State Building

Empire State Building Observatory, Looking North

Top of the Rock with Architecture

Photo: Jen Davis

Top of the Rock

Empire State Building view

Photo: Tagger Yancey IV

One World Observatory, Looking North

One World Observatory East River

Photo: Tagger Yancey IV

One World Observatory, Looking Southeast

Top of the Rock Daytime

Photo: Marley White

Top of the Rock, Looking South