Which observatory is best for Central Park?

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.



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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.

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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.

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Many of Central Park's most popular areas are concentrated in the southern part of the park. Be sure to stroll through the Mall and Literary Walk, a majestic avenue in the middle of the park lined with towering oaks and statues of historical figures. For movie fans, Bethesda Terrace is an unmissable stop.

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  • Top Ten Attractions in Central Park. ...
  • Conservatory Water.
  • Wollman Rink.
  • Imagine Mosaic – Strawberry Fields.
  • Conservatory Garden.
  • Central Park Reservoir.
  • Bow Bridge.
  • Bethesda Fountain.


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The best way to see most, is to do as the locals and ride a bike. Central Park is extremely bike friendly, and the bike paths weave in and out of the major attractions. For a guided experience, there are Central Park bike tours for $29. Biking around Central Park is the perfect way to spend a day in the Big Apple!

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

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

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