New York observation decks offer their guests a view from above the Museum Mile, Broadway, Freedom Tower, Central Park and other important sites.
Empire state building
The skyscraper, more than 400 m in height, has an observation deck on the 86th floor (at the ticket office you need to pay for a ticket worth $ 20), where those who wish to go up on foot (more than 1,500 steps) or by high-speed elevator. From here (overview - 360˚) a wonderful view of the East River and other places of interest opens up. If you wish, you can climb to the 102nd floor, but tickets here are more expensive, and the observatory available there does not provide a proper all-round view.
On the 2nd floor, tourists are advised to “test” the “New York Skyride” simulator - it simulates a flight over New York (for a “trip” lasting 25 minutes, adults will pay $ 52).
American International Building
The building has an observation deck on the 66th floor - from here, guests can admire the breathtaking views of New York.
Restaurant "The View"
Situated on the rooftop of the Marriott Marquis, this revolving restaurant gives guests the opportunity to admire the buildings and skyscrapers as the establishment rotates around its axis, during lunch or dinner.
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Tourists who take the elevator will be able to see New York from a 259-meter height (the site consists of 3 floors). Important: it is better to buy tickets in the morning - they will indicate the time of visiting the observation site (they are allowed to enter the elevator strictly according to the tickets and the time indicated in them), from where you can admire the Statue of Liberty, the East River, Hudson, Chrysler Building, holding in hands a cup of coffee or a glass of fresh. For adults, a ticket will cost $ 30, seniors - $ 28, and 6-12 year olds - $ 24. Those who wish will be able to get a Sun & Star ticket (it allows you to make 2 ascents to the site - in the morning and in the evening) - it costs $ 45 / adults and $ 26 / children.
How to get there? To services of tourists - buses number QM20 or QM2 (address: Rockefeller Center; 30 Rockefeller Plaza).
Statue of Liberty
For those who wish, excursions to the Crown are organized (you can get to one of the best observation platforms by overcoming more than 350 steps) Statues (its height is more than 90 m), from where they will be able to admire New York Harbor from 25 windows.
It should be noted that the entrance to the statue is free, but getting here by ferry tickets will be paid at the following rates: adults - $ 13; seniors (62+) - $ 10; 4-12 year old children - $ 5.
Do you want to climb the high floors of skyscrapers? You can walk along the Brooklyn Heights Promenade - from here you will be able to admire the port, Brooklyn Bridge, Financial Center, Statue of Liberty.
