New York Scoreboard/Top of the Rock
Midtown · #12 on this board · #14 overall
Top of the Rock
Clean Midtown skyline views with the Empire State in the frame — often preferred for photos.
- Views
- Couples
- First-time visitors
- Typical cost
- From ~$40
- Time
- 1–2 hours
- Cost band
- paid
How we scored this
Component scores are visible on purpose. Category boards change weights — they do not invent new numbers from nowhere.
- Traveller satisfaction93
- Popularity94
- Value for money84
- Uniqueness88
- Ease of visit88
- Family appeal86
- First-time visitor value95
Overall TIW Score weights: 30% traveller satisfaction · 20% popularity · 15% value · 15% uniqueness · 10% convenience · 10% first-time visitor value. Family, free, views, and other lenses re-weight these same factors.
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Bookable experiences
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Best overall match
Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket
$46
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Also strong
Top of The Rock & The Beam Combo Admission Ticket
$62
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Option
VIP Rockefeller Center Pass: Guided Tour, Rooftop Garden and More
$245
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Option
New York City Top of the Rock All Inclusive Pass
$78
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Option
Top of the Rock Entry Ticket Plus Rockefeller Center Walking Tour
$74