Top Of The Rock Observation Deck | Amazing Views Across New York City

Join me as I head to the top of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City for a spectacular Unobstructed view of Central Park, The Empire State Building and many other iconic sights from 850ft. In this video I share the full Top Of The Rock experience including footage from the exhibition, cinema room, elevator and of course the spectacular view.
Not only do I share footage from the Top Of The Rock in the daytime, I also stay at the top and watch the incredible sunset across the city. I then continue to look around the observation deck before looking out across New York in the dark.
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[@TM29329]

When I was on the Top of the Rock, it was foggy, and I couldn't see anything, so it's great to see it now. :)

[@wwAurelia30]

Thanks, Shawn! Thanks to KZbin, I discovered you yesterday with your visit to the Statue of Liberty. Home because of the pandemic and a sight problem with my diabetes, I needed something cool, and you fit the bill. I will likely never get to New York, but your trip and commentary has been awesome! I hope you'll be able to keep traveling once the pandemic is over. Thanks again!

[@creepercraftgaming3936]

I did Top Of The Rock a few weeks ago and it was the best thing I have ever done! Loved every second.😁

[@TheJberrie]

Shawn, you have a real talent for these types of videos. Thank you for the inspiration to visit NYC! You're a beauty!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks Jon

[@leoaksil4085]

I came across the roosevelt tramline video(train enthusiast), and I began watching your videos, very special content. Keep it up!

[@rebeccagamer2531]

Loving your videos. Spent today watching all of the new York videos. Hopefully one day I'll get to fulfill my dream. Thankyou

[@shawnharrison9922]

I did that today.

[@jim301288]

Absolutely amazing view and channel.. keep up the awesome work 👍

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks James

[@rouxroux]

I'm going to NYC for the first time in May for a birthday weekend, I'm really enjoying watching your videos dude, you do some really good guides

[@XFXRyan99QPR]

Shawn definitely does put his heart and passion into all his videos 👌

[@martynstembridge7714]

From the very first time I watched Ghostbusters, and saw the digital 'ghosts' escaping over New York ... THIS has been my favourite view from any tall building around the world. 21:10 is THE classic view they used in the film ... Love it!

[@edhillard441]

Hello Shawn, Was in New York in 1970.The Empire State Building Was the tallest in the world. What a different skyline today. Though the Trade Center Twins would soon be finish in 1973. The year I graduated High School. Who would of thought the history of New York would be so full of trouble. I have ordered a model of the Twin Towers with an eagle over the buildings. Wow! Good job in filming, The Rock, The Empire State, One World Trade Center. I have watched all on your video. Yes, 50 years has change at least the one buildings I toured. The Empire State. I remember the original entrance. A small hall way in granite, marble, Gold. Thanks for the visit!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you

[@thewatcher2.056]

That elevator is absolutely legendary

[@seldomseenkidjonathandoher7361]

Fantastic views - I bought a sun and stars ticket so went up 👆 day and night in the same day. Unrivalled

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

That’s great!

[@soundsister1]

I just discovered your wonderful channel. I absolutely loved the New York tours! I must say I particularly enjoyed the skyscraper visits, if only I had the means and a travel buddy that would like to do all the New York skyscrapers with me . Thank you so much for sharing all your videos for those of us who are stuck living vicariously. Your enthusiasm is very infectious on your very videos are very informative and fun to watch. Can’t wait to catch up with all of your excursions!

[@shawnharrison9922]

I’m going to New York next year for the first time (for two weeks) I really have always been in love with the Empire State Building and would love to go up , but I just can’t do heights (watching this video made me feel uneasy) I’ll try and find a few rooftop bars that aren’t so high. P.s I’m loving the fact we’re both British, and spell our name the ‘unusual’ way!

[@realtopjedi6812]

16:35 is the 432 park avenue apartment building. Great video btw. 😀

[@okydoky123]

Thanks I was wondering...but lord so ugly! LEGO building...out of place really!!!

[@stephaniewhelan9534]

Great vlog Shawn love your posts! Myself and the hubby went to top of the rock waited until sunset was a lovely experience.

[@snake1625b]

That sunset was magical

[@lindsaykiley4870]

Can't wait to go next year!!!!!!!!

[@ShoesOfHollywood]

Superb Video Educational and Entertaining with Amazing Footage hope you keep pushing this Channel as much a TPWW

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you, that's the plan!

[@achterlijkeidioten]

I've been to NY quite a few times and I really enjoyed your videos so far. Almost like being there again. Some amazing views up there. I also really appreciate your enthusiasm. Well deserved and I wish you many more trips to NY. You'll never get bored doing that.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks for watching, I loved visiting the city

[@susannehanns4365]

Thanks for this great video. Can´t wait to see this gorgeous and stunning view by ourself in september.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Have a great time

[@JulieWallis1963]

Lovely sunset. Worth waiting for.

[@BrisbaneLuke]

Greetings from Australia. Love all your videos mate, well done.

[@yamilcastilloespinoza8259]

Thank you for this adventure

[@jorianx2197]

Adventure shawn you're an awesome vlogger mate! Keep it up

[@AsgharAli-lf5dj]

So amazing view at evening time

[@tjrtt]

432 Park is sort of polarizing for NY'ers. You either love it or you don't. The architect Raphael Vinoly got inspiration from a trash can. Some people find it very obscene on the skyline.

[@l.7712]

Wonderful video Shawn! The views are indeed amazing, there is some kind of tranquility about them. Who would have thought a busy city like New York could be so relaxing to watch? 😄

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It really was beautiful up there and very relaxing

[@RJC-_]

Love your videos, absolutely fantastic 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@albailey5051]

Excellent video,thank you!

[@custsutadji9310]

I can only say it's something very beautiful 😍😍😍

[@Edgar_89]

Very cool man, that view was amazing. Thanks!

[@attractionshubno1]

Another great AdventureShawn video Shawn man. Keep up the good work 👍

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you for watching

[@Mrs_Funshine]

Really enjoying these New York vlogs Shawn. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@FamilyDayTrippersUk]

What incredible views, loving the New York trip videos. 👍🏻

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you, there's so much to come on this channel!

[@traceybeerling4776]

Great vlog shawn xx

[@rollercoasterronda1322]

Beautiful images that you've captured of the sunset in NYC!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@tobiasschwab9341]

I absolutely love and enjoy the videos of your new channel. New York is my second favourite City in th US. My favourite is San Francisco. I wish you great success with your channel. Your videos are special, educational and entertaining. The very tall and tiny building you saw is 426m tall, it is the second tallest building in New York and the third tallest in the US. It is an apartment building! Crazy, isn't it?

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks for the information, amazing!

[@nickcockayne7880]

It’s the tallest by roof height. I’m sorry but I’m not having the argument that One World Trade Center is taller because of the spire. If I put on a two foot tall top hat does that make me the tallest man who ever lived?

[@3markaw]

Burge Kalifa is claiming it's height with a very tall and less functional spire. So should it be also measured from the tallest roof setback ? @@nickcockayne7880

[@samanthatopalis7374]

Wow! Thank you for sharing! I love NYC! X

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@bostonInk1]

Good shots of the city.

[@Shag471]

On your next trip to NYC try the New York pass. You choose how many consecutive days you want to use it then do as many attractions as you wish within those days. There are over 80 museums, tours, observation decks, transportation tours, and much more. It’s a real money saver for tourists.

[@watchthiscrap]

That tall skinny building is called 432 Park Avenue residential "pencil tower" skyscraper. 1396 feet tall. 125 condos, some priced well over $100 million (2015).

[@RusherTriumphdriver]

Wow, nice view. I was by sunset in helicoptertour. Greetings from switzerland.

[@maslanovsergey6971]

THANK YOU !

[@Coaster_Crazy]

Wow.....amazing views

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

The views of the Empire State Building were incredible from here

[@gavinshowell1692]

What an amazing place New York City is. It makes London, England look small in comparison. I’ve been to London many many times in my life but haven’t been to New York or the USA once. I would love to go to NYC at some point in the future from where i live here in England.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@aidanbowe3866]

Amazing place. We sailed into NYC on the QM2 for our honeymoon. Seeing lower Manhattan loom up in the early dawn was a once in a lifetime moment. We too did the Rock at sunset. Stunning views as NYC lit up. Fantastic place!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

That sounds wonderful

[@ChloeClements34]

Love this channel, so much time and detail is given to the smallest things. New York definitely needs more then one visit. Hope you did not forget to go into the Nintendo Store round the corner from Rockerfella. Good geeky fun.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you very much, there's so much more to come from my NYC trip

[@leroyfrederic5299]

I love NEW YORK

[@conniecrawford5231]

Shawn, for many years I trainedTour Directors to lead group tours of NYCand I basically told them there is some much available info, that no one can know it all! You are doing a great job, esp. for a Brit who wasn't raised there !

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you for your kind words, it was great to see the city for the first time

[@mirandajanssen9054]

wauw 👀👀,beautiful vieuws 😎love the elevator😄

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

The views are amazing!

[@RobertoLopezstudyis]

I love both of your videos of the Empire State Building and the Rockefeller Center and the Top of the World! Your videos are very informative and entertaining and educational! When you were filming on the gift shop downstairs at Rockefeller Center you showed at book about the skyline of New York City, I have that book with me! Thanks for sharing this great video of NYC and its attractions!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you for watching!

[@margaretbarger1637]

Shawn; I was born in Brooklyn N.Y. and was a RN back when the twin towers went down.Raised 3 kids in a little country town 75 miles up in Putnam County and one year the tree for Rockefeller Center came from my town and what a tree it was and we were the hit of NY with our beautiful Northern Fir and we were all so proud.I miss N.Y. and had to move to Florida 17 years ago when my husband became ill.I miss the change of Seasons but I don't miss the snow.There's no place like N.Y.City and I will always be a New Yorker!!!!

[@oliviakate4652]

Awesome video Shawn!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you

[@JoriDiculous]

Another great vlog with some really lovely views :) The Norway Spruce xmas tree is the same type we ship to you in London (the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree), Edinburgh and Washington D.C. every year. :)

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It's a wonderful tree, thanks for watching

[@douglastanner3749]

True definition of a concrete jungle!

[@MarkPitsmoorOwl]

I'm NEW to this Channel adventure Sean videos are absolutely awesome he's inspired me to go back to New York city were I went in 2008 Cheers Mate from Mark in Sheffield England

[@fucktheworld1207]

Outstanding mate, now that was quality content 👌🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@paigeleigh2554]

Currently, as I am in hospital, I find listening to Shaun so relaxing. So interesting and extremely therapeutic. Thank you! X

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks for watching and get well soon!

[@paigeleigh2554]

@@TheSanbrookeAdventures , thank you! X

[@oltlghfan2008]

I was there ice skating a few weeks before you got there and they still had the tree up. The tree was amazing. If you go ice skating, best to go VIP to avoid the really long lines (but do that during their off peak times or you will pay a fortune). I was down there a lot during the holidays. You zoomed in on Saks 5th ave I noticed. I see it was still decked out in the holiday decorations. They have light shows during the holidays. Believe it or not, I went to Top of the Rock for the first time last year. Beautiful views indeed. I, too, purchased my ticket online which is the best way to go. I used CityPass, which gives you discounts. I need to go back to 30 Rock to do an update on the buildings under construction when the weather is warmer. You can now see One Vanderbilt (still under construction until 2020). When I went up there back in April you couldn't see it. Again, you get great close ups of 432 Park, 53W53 (aka MoMa extension formerly known as Torre Verre), Hudson Yards, Central Park Tower (aka Nordstrom Tower), and Steinway towers (all under construction). 30 Rock is the only place where you can see both Empire State and One World Trade. That "strange" building you were talking about is one of the most expensive condos in Manhattan. They don't have rooms on every floor to keep it from swaying. Beautiful Sunset views you did. I may have said it before, although I prefer seeing the city during the day because I can see more detail of the buildings and bridges, the city is absolutely beautiful at night. Love it. They had a room up there with lights and things which was really cool when you walked inside. The lights would follow you around. The chandelier in the beginning when you first walk inside 30 Rock is actually in the shape of the building upside down which is pretty cool. I love New York. I could go on forever about it. Awesome video. 😊

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you for all of your suggestions

[@goatgroup1766]

20:13 it’s really cool because you when you look at the towers you see (main 3) 53w53,one57,and the Nordstrom tower but the Steinway tower actually fits perfectly in with 53w53 it’s not to tall and you can’t see any of the Steinway if you look lower down and also 220 Central Park south is blocked by the Nordstrom and that’s also why it’s kinda weird a 238 million dollar penthouse was recently purchased there because you aren’t facing any of midtown and downtown

[@garrycorbett7445]

Very informative well worth watching

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you Garry, make sure you check out my dedicated NYC playlist

[@niknabeelah7084]

Your videos are always spot on. Maximum experience.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@Manukawa]

great video

[@AniMadToon]

Great video.. 👍. I like it. Thanks Shawn.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks!

[@AniMadToon]

You, re welcome 👍.

[@markmatthews8429]

excellent videos Shawn. about to go there again my self and take some friends who have never been before, Ive sent them links to you vids on here, they can't wait to go now👍🏻

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you, have a great time!

[@pnogmiller7744]

city of my dreams ❤️

[@el_Miguel_]

Mine to❤ One day I will go there

[@DragonsFan.]

You should go on top of Willis tower in chicago!! Would be amazing!

[@victoriaprouty1841]

Thanks Shawn, I live in upstate NY and I haven't seen the sun set in NYC yet.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

That's crazy!

[@victoriaprouty1841]

@@TheSanbrookeAdventuresNot really upstate is so big you need to see the MT's at sunset! Or the Finger Lakes region where I live.

[@Roadtobambys]

Wow Shawn this is amazing keep it up:)

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@anthonybranca1800]

Next time you go to Rockefeller Center i strongly suggest you take the rock Center tour. It describes all the buildings and how the art work was selected by John D Rockefeller wife. He hated it lol

[@johnnykeane3031]

Very nice videos if you went in Summer it would be crowded

[@lindsaykiley4870]

I literally can't wait to visit next year!!!!!!!!!!! Woo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JulieWallis1963]

How did that work out for you? Did Covid close New York down?

[@zoeyvonne7298]

Top of the rock is my all time favourite view in NY hopefully back for my 3rd trip next feb

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It’s wonderful!

[@koolstup]

Hi, you must of been able to see the American Dream Mall in New Jersey from “The Top of the Rock”. The rollercoasters are coming!!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

I could indeed, can't wait for that!

[@DanielReyes-zu8em]

@@TheSanbrookeAdventures - I can't believe people from the UK even know about the American Dream mall! Ironically, most Americans aren't even aware of it!..lool..

[@davidevans6052]

Really enjoyed .

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Cheers

[@zallman7526]

Great video! We didnt go to Top of the Rock, it was so busy around that entire area when we went that you could barely move.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you, I can imagine it gets very busy

[@avablack6916]

Wow great views

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

They are indeed, thanks for watching

[@xandrarivers5427]

Love your New York videos Shaun I’m hoping to go for the first time next year, it’s always been a dream!!!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Have an epic trip!

[@xandrarivers5427]

@@TheSanbrookeAdventures thank you, you have given me tips on where to go

[@rockinrachel1670]

I'm going to NYC & Washington DC in May for 10 days (im from Manchester), so thanks for giving me a heads up of what there is to see & do!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Have an amazing trip!

[@lisahill4281]

I love new york

[@C15738]

❤️

[@johnatkins1365]

Great videos, loved every minute of them. What cameras do you use?

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Cheers, I use a Sony AX53

[@robustodelucci1850]

Very nice video Shawn.....excellent views.......I have to tell you... Back in 1975.....this observatory was not as well known , or famous , or popular or advertised as it is today..... During the nicest of spring or summer days....you would only have maybe 10 or 20 people at the 67 to 70th floor.... It was so very relaxed and peaceful.....they had these big green wooden lawn chairs which you could sit in.....but there was no big fanfare about the observatory...no psychedelic LSD elevator ride......just a simple elevator to the observatory....(it was so unadvertised....you had to ask the ground floor ushers and information...where the elevator to the observatory was)......it was almost like they were trying to keep it a secret.....anyway.....you could stay up there all day.....the cost back in 1975......$1.50... Same for empire State.....it was always well advertised....but there were no huge crowds back in 1975....a little more than the rock......but not packed like sardines.....I mean on a nice sunny spring day..... Then the original world trade center.....the ones that were destroyed.....the south tower had an inside and outside observatory ......107th floor.....than an escalator 3 floors to the roof top outside.....these also in the 1975 era...were not crowded...even on perfect sunny spring days....I guess people had to work back then😁😁😁..... But what was amazing.....was being outside at 1377 feet....a huge difference in feeling from esb at 1050 feet... or Rockefeller at 850 feet.......it felt like you were in the sky... everything was dwarfed by world trade center....even esb... looked like a tiny children's toy......if I remember the cost of wtc observatory in 1975 or 1976.....I think I was agrevated because it was a whopping $3.50 ....then I was insensed when it skyrocketed to $5.00........can you tell me the fees today on all 3 observatories......has the price risen any??

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks for the information!

[@RMTheMan]

One Thing I Have To Say... BOOTYFUL

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It is indeed

[@gradywilson91]

I live in NY half an hour drive from nyc

[@anthonybranca1800]

You were looking at LaGuardia Airport to the NE of Rockefeller Center. JFK is to the SE and Newark airport is to the west in NJ.

[@anthonybranca1800]

You could have zoomed in on Yankees Stadium looking north toward central Park.

[@bcfcbeast-jw]

Shawn I did come and subscribe to your second channel and nice vlog😀👍🏻

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you and welcome

[@lisahill4281]

Lovely place

[@GadgBoy313]

Great video Shawn. That tall, skinny building I believe are apartments for the super-rich, I remember hearing it on the news a few years ago

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

They are crazy!

[@GadgBoy313]

@@TheSanbrookeAdventures They sure are! 😀

[@leonardvancottjr.2102]

It's every child's view of what a skyscraper should be!

[@julesnkev1]

Amazing video with spectacular footage of the sunset. Looking forward to watching the rest of your vids . ...... Can I ask what camera you used as we're going back to NYC next year and would love to capture our memories in such great detail ? Keep up the great work !!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you for watching, I use a Sony camcorder to film these videos

[@anthonybranca1800]

If you would have looked down at the sidewalk when you zoomed in on Saks 5th ave and the lego store you would have seen the plaque that marks the exact spot they put the tree at. They give that plaque every year to the property owners they take the tree from.

[@heidiheiberg8304]

Thank you Shawn for showing us. Rockerfella tower, its amazing it was built in 1930s and still standing today

[@CSSUSTMTF2022]

EarthCam has Top of The Rock

[@XFXRyan99QPR]

Another great video but just a heads up Shawn, Radio City is a music hall not an actual broadcasting radio centre so the aerials doesn’t have anything to do with Radio City 👌👍

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Great vlog again shawn , I agree this obs deck here is better than the empire , really enjoying your new York vlogs , is there a chance that you will do one from Toronto Canada, you will love the cn tower.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you, there's so much I'd like to discover

[@dazio7035]

Stunning. Really, really well filmed Shawn. Excellent.

[@jackpaulpennington7168]

Your blessed my friend to have been there only a dream for myself 🙏

[@stefadinu2319]

Hello men God bless America love country love NYC my from Romania

[@alyssamcmahon9176]

Hi Shawn, really cool and detailed video! I’m going to NYC in April. Can I ask at what time of day did you go to top of the rock to catch the transition from daylight to sunset? Or what time do you recommend going in April to get that transition to sunset ?

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

I went up around 3pm! I would say head up around 60 minutes before sunset

[@hill16upthedubs]

Great vid man, im heading over in May, I absolutely hate heights so will be shitting it. I was hoping to see it for sunset also. Is there a time limit on how long you can be up there for? How quick is the lift up? I was in Paris last March and thought the lift was poxy i was just wondering if it was fast up getting up there. Thanks.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

You can stay at the top for as long as you like! It was indeed very fast, have a great time