Which is better Empire State or Top of the Rock or One World Observatory?
One World Observatory is much newer but has a history of its own because of its ties to the terror attacks of 9/11. The Empire State Building offers views from further up in Manhattan, so you'll see more things like Central Park and the famous museums than you could from the One World Observatory.
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Both attractions offer a unique experience and are extremely popular, but the biggest differences are the views from the observation decks (from Top of the Rock you get a close up of Midtown Manhattan and can see the Financial District in the distance.
The view plus the experience of visiting one of the world's most famous buildings is a must-do in New York City. If you are checking off visits to the world's tallest buildings, put One World Observatory #1 on your list. Top of the Rock offers great views of Central Park and Midtown Manhattan.
There are several benefits to visiting the Empire State Building observation decks at night: Stunning nighttime views. The views of the city skyline lit up at night are breathtaking. You can see for miles in every direction.
It's an unforgettable experience when the doors of the elevator open up on the 86th floor and you can admire the maze of skyscrapers at a vantage point of 1,250 feet. Many of you are wondering if it's worth paying extra to go to the 102nd floor and without taking away too much, I'd say YES.
Is Top of the Rock Worth It? Absolutely. If you want a great view of Manhattan with fewer crowds and a cheaper cost than many of the other observation decks in NYC, put Top of the Rock on your list. It may not be the most famous, the highest, or the most thrilling, but the view very good, in our opinion.
Empire State Building. The best observation decks in NYC are ones that offer a bit of history, and few are more well-known than the Empire State Building observation deck.
AT ONCE. Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere located at 30 Hudson Yards, with a one-of-a-kind design. It's suspended in mid-air, giving you the feeling of floating in the sky with 360-degree views you can't get anywhere else.
Pier 26Pier 26 is at the southern end of the Hudson River Greenway between Hubert and North Moore Sts. It has a spacious lawn, boardwalks and seating areas. It's a relaxing place to come and enjoy the views to the south of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
The F Train (Smith and 9th approach)Perhaps the most iconic view from the subway in the whole city is the NYC skyline from both the platform at Smith and 9th and the train carriage. Located in Gowanus, Brooklyn, the station is the tallest rapid transport station in the world.