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By Teresa Plowright, About.com

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Introduction to Top of the Rock

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Photo courtesy of Top of the Rock.

The "Top of the Rock" is a sightseeing attraction in midtown Manhattan, with three observation decks on the top of 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

  • the decks start are on the 67th, 69th, and 70th floors, and reach 850 feet above street level at the top deck
  • Rockfeller Center is a NYC landmark, fondly known for its outdoor skating rink, also home to NBC Studios (take a tour) and tourist favorite Radio City Music Hall
Top of the Rock is a classic attraction that dates back to the thirties, and makes the most of its retro history; but it's also a newly-reopened 21st century visitor experience. Visitors will love the timed admission (read: no line-ups), and the GPS-activated audio/visual guide that knows what landmarks you're looking at.

Bottom line: A first-rate sightseeing attraction in New York City, not only because of its terrific views and decades of history, but also because the visitor experience is top-notch.

--continue to Top of the Rock compared to Empire State Building

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