September 02, 2005

Rockefeller Center observation decks to open Nov. 1

The grand Art Deco observation decks of the Rockefeller Center, closed for two decades, will reopen to the public November 1. Tickets went on sale Thursday. (They're still available for the first morning if you buy now.)

Closed since 1986, the renovated Top of the Rock now includes three observation decks on the 67th to 70th floors, with open-air views that can hit 80 miles on a clear day.

Tickets are $14 for adults; $12 for seniors and $9 for children. They are reserved in 15 minute intervals to cut wait times, and you can buy them online and print them yourself. Or call (877) 692-7625 or (212) 698-2000.

A ticket also gets you access to three stories of multimedia exhibits exploring on the history of Rockefeller Center, including artifacts from the 70-year old complex and storied construction workers who built the skyscrapers in the 1930s.

The Empire State Building, known for its long wait times to get to its 86th floor observation deck, also charges $14 for adult tickets (plus $1.50 each if purchased online.)

The Rockefeller Center decks will be open every day of the year from 8:30 a.m. to midnight. The last elevator will go up at 11 p.m.

Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, entrance on W. 50th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. Map.

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September 2, 2005 07:37 AM in Architecture, Kids, Midtown, Romance, Sightsology

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