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Is the Top of the Rock free nyc?

Access to the observation deck is included for free or at a discount with the purchase of any of the following 4 tourist attraction discount passes. These passes work by bundling together several popular NYC attractions and tours, such as Top of the Rock into one low price.



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Some reviewers take issue with the ticket prices, but this is not a very common concern. Other than this complaint, most people agree that Top of the Rock is worth the trip. The observation deck is indoor/outdoor, so it's a good choice for pretty much any time of year.

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WINNER FOR THE BEST VIEW: Depends on what you want to see/ or have on your picture: The Top of the Rock has more impressive views of Central Park and the Empire State Building. The Empire State Building is higher and has better views of Manhattan and Statue of Liberty, and of other US states on the clearest days!

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The Best Free Views of the NYC Skyline They are: Empire State, Top of the Rock and One World Observatory Although they have incredible views there are other places from which you can enjoy the beautiful skyline without having to pay.

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The distance between Times Square and Rockefeller Center is 2298 feet.

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Times Square Entry Tickets Although there is no Times Square entrance fee to enter the square or the celebration area for New Year’s Eve, there are certain areas in Times Square that will require visitors to purchase entry tickets.

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When's the best time to visit? Our Top of the Rock insider told us that the best options are either right at opening (9am) or late at night (8pm onward) any day of the week. Nighttime is gorgeous, but mornings are magical, too.

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It is approximately 2793 feet to get from Times Square to Empire State Building.

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The uber famous Empire State Building and One World Observatory make the list of best observation decks in NYC by many first-time visitors to Manhattan. However, the views from the Top of the Rock are incredible.

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