| Top of the Rock is one of the best attractions in New | | | | feel like you have a whole outdoor floor, and all of |
| York City. Having worked on the 71st Floor of the | | | | New York City, to yourself for a brief time. |
| Empire State Building for several years, with several | | | | 4. Have you ever seen the iconic image, known as |
| windowed views of New York City and unlimited | | | | "Men on Beam?" If you thought it was taken as the |
| access to their Observatory, I did not think I could be | | | | Empire State Building, guess what...it was taken during |
| impressed with the views from the Top of the Rock, | | | | the construction of Rockefeller Plaza. During the tour, |
| but they are absolutely gorgeous and a definite | | | | sit on the beam and look down through the glass floor |
| must-see attraction during your visit to New York City! | | | | to get a virtual sense of what it was like to have lunch |
| The views are amazing and include several areas of | | | | at 70 stories high. |
| Manhattan you cannot see from the ESB, including a | | | | 5. The tour includes 3 5-minute films about the history |
| view of the Empire State Building, which is beautiful! | | | | of Rockefeller Center, the Rockettes and NBC |
| Here are some secrets I learned on my private tour | | | | Studios. Rockefeller Center was built during the |
| along with some insider tips for the best way to see | | | | depression and was John D. Rockefeller's gift to NYC |
| the Top of the Rock. | | | | during hard times, by creating over 70,000 jobs. |
| | | | 6. Why is John D. Rockefeller on the dime? And how |
| 1. Look at the beautiful waterfall crystal chandelier as | | | | did the March of Dimes get it's name? He started a |
| you enter 30 Rock. Now look at upside down...can you | | | | charity and asked people to send in their "extra dimes." |
| guess what is it? | | | | When the US Treasury redesigned the dime, his face |
| 2. While both the ESB and Top of the Rock have | | | | was chosen to be on it. |
| wonderful NYC views, seeing the Empire State | | | | 7. See if you can find some of the hidden Swarovski |
| Building from TOTR is a real treat. There is also much | | | | animal crystals built into the glass wall along the 67th |
| more to do around Rockefeller Center than near the | | | | Floor. There are at least five hidden animals. |
| ESB. | | | | 8. Head straight to the very top of the outside |
| 3. Sunset is the busiest time of day. Watching the | | | | observation deck (70th) floor for the best photos - the |
| sunset over The Empire State Building is a delight.The | | | | only floor without glass. You will beat the crowds and |
| best time to propose at Top of the Rock is in the | | | | get some beautiful photos in the process. Enjoy your |
| morning, the least crowded time. If you're lucky, you will | | | | visit to New York City! |