Top of The Rock Skylift + Admission
Overview
Included
- Timed Entry Ticket
- Access to the Welcome Gallery
- Indoor and outdoor terraces
- The Weather Room Café & Bar
- SKYLIFT
Excluded
- The Beam
Highlights
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Top of the Rock SKYLIFT + Admission
Take your Top of the Rock visit even higher with timed admission to the observation decks plus access to SKYLIFT. Enjoy three levels of indoor and outdoor viewing areas, then rise nearly 30 feet above the 70th floor on an open-air platform for an unforgettable view over New York City.
What You’ll Experience
Enjoy the classic Top of the Rock observation deck experience, then elevate your visit with SKYLIFT for a one-of-a-kind open-air view from the highest point at Top of the Rock.
Three Observation Levels
Take in sweeping 360-degree views from three indoor and outdoor observation decks high above Rockefeller Center.
- Indoor and outdoor terraces
- Unobstructed skyline views
- Views in every direction
SKYLIFT Experience
Rise nearly 30 feet above the 70th floor on an open-air platform for a thrilling elevated perspective over New York City.
- SKYLIFT is included
- Open-air elevated platform
- Highest point at Top of the Rock
Iconic NYC Landmarks
Look out across the city and spot famous sights from one of Manhattan’s most celebrated observation decks.
- Empire State Building
- Central Park
- Statue of Liberty and all five boroughs
Welcome Gallery & Weather Room
Your ticket also includes access to the Welcome Gallery and The Weather Room Café & Bar during your visit.
- Welcome Gallery access
- Weather Room Café & Bar access
- Complete observatory experience
What’s Included
- Timed Entry Ticket
- Access to the Welcome Gallery
- Indoor and outdoor terraces
- The Weather Room Café & Bar
- SKYLIFT
How It Works
- Select your timed entry when booking
- Arrive at Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center
- Enjoy the observation decks, Welcome Gallery, and Weather Room access
- Experience SKYLIFT as part of your visit
Know Before You Go
- Duration: approximately 1 hour
- The Beam is not included
- SKYLIFT may include guests from multiple parties
- To guarantee a private experience, upgrade to the VIP Pass
Top Sights
From 70 floors up, Top of the Rock offers unobstructed views across Manhattan and beyond, with terraces facing east, west, north, and south.
- Empire State Building
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Statue of Liberty
- Central Park
- All five boroughs
Important SKYLIFT Details
- SKYLIFT rises nearly 30 feet above the 70th floor
- SKYLIFT can hold up to 13 guests and may include multiple parties
- SKYLIFT video is included with the Photo Pass
- There is no height limit to ride SKYLIFT
- Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire SKYLIFT experience
- Guests over 300 lbs. / 136 kg cannot ride SKYLIFT
Why This Pass Is Worth It
This ticket is perfect if you want the classic Top of the Rock experience with one major upgrade. You’ll get the observation decks, Welcome Gallery, Weather Room access, and SKYLIFT all in one ticket — giving you an elevated skyline moment without moving up to a full VIP package.
Why You’ll Love It
With timeless Top of the Rock views plus the thrill of SKYLIFT, this pass gives you a memorable way to see New York from above — and then rise even higher.