TOP OF THE ROCKVisitors get what is perhaps the best skyline view as it includes the other observation decks. You also have a relatively unobstructed view of Central Park, a view not available from the other decks.
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Travelers say the Top of the Rock offers some of the best views of Manhattan and say the experience is worth every penny. Visitors recommend booking the Rock Pass ticket that includes a tour of the building and observation deck access.
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.
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 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.
At least an hour..more if you want to take plenty of photos and immerse yourself in the views. We went at night a couple of days after Christmas, the lines were small but would need to allow more time if lines are larger. We had about an hour doing the different observation levels.
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.
Located on the waterfront in Brooklyn's Red Hook neighborhood is Louis Valentino Jr.Pier and Park. This lovely park is the perfect spot for a picnic with unobstructed views of the Statue of Liberty, plus Staten Island, New York Harbor, and Governor's Island.
The best Brooklyn Bridge view from Manhattan is Pier 17. Located in the South Street Seaport district of Lower Manhattan, Pier 17 overlooks the East River and has great views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Walk out onto the left side of the pier for incredible unobstructed views of the bridge.
To get the perfect angle, head to 33rd Street between 7th & 8th Avenue. You'll be able to step in the middle of the street because it's closed off only for certain vehicles. I love how the Empire State Building looks from this angle!