Comments on: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Review – The Best View In New York?

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:22:03 +0000

In reply to Farah Rehman.

Hi Farah,

Hope you get to visit New York soon and go up to the Top Of The Rock

Thanks

Steve

By: Farah Rehman

Farah Rehman — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:46:13 +0000

Hey, what a great piece and one that is important to tourists and sightseers that cant wait to explore the outdoors…Thanks for explaining the variety of options up the rock and the prices so I can hopefully plan when necessary – there are such great places and buildings to view – what an experience! Also great tips and advice for when up the rock, I’ll be sure to take great photos and dress up warm!

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:27:01 +0000

In reply to AL. S..

Hi AL,

We do not really like to advise on the current situation. We are Travel Experts, not health professionals and really the implications of travel at the minute are more of a health issue than a travel one.

We can help you understand what is happening from a travel perspective on the ground in New York now and TBH it's not great. The City is very quiet and a lot of small businesses remain closed. The tourist hotspots are more open than other parts of the City, but it's still not the old New York Yet.

Petty crime is also on the rise as people are more desperate!

We are pretty aggressive travelers but we are pretty torn as to whether we would venture to New York Just yet!

We have EVERYTHING crossed that things return to normal as fast as possible and hopefully things will be far closer to normal by summer.

Before then you need to make your own choice as to whether a trip to new york would meet your own risk assessment and desires.

Steve

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:20:48 +0000

In reply to Nina.

Hi Nina,

Yeah we so know what you mean, we are grounded in Europe atm too, and just cannot wait to get back traveling!

The View from the Rock Really is Special and we are sure you will love it!

Thanks for reading and we are really glad you liked the article.

Steve

By: AL. S.

AL. S. — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:49:10 +0000

This is interesting, my wife and I were planning on making a visit to New York City before the pandemic and all of the shutdowns. We still want to go but are a bit unsure now. Things have really not gotten back to normal yet, and you always hear a lot of bad news coming out of NYC. What is your opinion about visiting NYC right now, is it worth the trip, or would it be better to wait for later, when things are more back to normal.

By: Nina

Nina — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:53:15 +0000

I'm from Europe and I'm not planning to visit the USA at the moment, but when this pandemic is over, I definitely want to visit New York. I’ve seen some great suggestions on your site, and the view from the Top of the Rock observation deck I really want to see. I was most impressed by The Rock Pass, which includes a guided tour of the Rockefeller Center. I guess this is the best option for tourists? It's great that you shared the Trip to The Top Of The Rock at night video, which offers a good idea of what night viewing looks like. Impressive!
Thank you for writing everything you need to know, all the useful information, tips, and advice for the top of the Rock.

I wish you all the best,

Nina

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:27:38 +0000

In reply to Geoff.

Hi Geoff,

Thanks for the commenting,

We love the Empire State Building and feel it's something everyone should try, but the view from the rock is even better.

It's definitely worth trying if you have already visited the Empire State as the different perspective really add to your application of the city

Thanks

Steve

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:03:52 +0000

In reply to Ann.

Hi Ann, great point. Yeah, The Rock does not issue refunds unless in extenuating circumstances but the tickets remain valid and the timed slot can be rescheduled for later in the trip.

This Flexibility is great as we often encounter days in the Cty that are not conducive to good viewing, and it's vital these time slots can be rearranged and plans altered to cater for the best viewing. It really is no fun up there when the low cloud and fog rolls in!

We tend to arrange the rainy poor vis days for the museums and when the clear days roll in we head up the towers. Of course, if you are on a 1-2 layover then it probably pays to wait until the accurate short-term forecasts have come in before booking tickets!

Thanks

Steve

By: Ann

Ann — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:20:00 +0000

Some years ago, I was wondering how Top of the Rock dealt with bad weather. And some readers may also have that same question now. I discovered that no matter the weather, Top of the Rock is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They will always notify us about weather and visibility conditions prior to entry. They do not refund tickets for bad weather. But in my own experience, they gladly reissue tickets for a future date and time, if we ask.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:09:06 +0000

This is a fabulous review of the rock. The last time I was in New York I didn't know about this one and went up the empire state. It was an excellent experience, so if the rock is better, then that's were I'm going next time.

I agree that it's certainly not worth the extra to jump the queue and a short queue only adds to the excitement.

All in all a great review and you certainly have me sold.