30 Rockefeller Plaza is an Art Deco skyscraper in the middle of Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. At 850 feet (260 m) high, the 70-story building is the 14th tallest in New York City and is a great place for capturing views at sunset (especially because it offers views of the Empire State Building).

To get this shot, head to the top of Rockefeller Center, known as "Top of the Rock." The entrance is on W 50th St between 5th and 6th Avenues. Tickets can be purchased on the basement level of building. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance in order to make your way to the top by sunset (the entry system is timed). Also allot time for a security screening and wait times at the elevator.

Once you arrive at the observation deck take the escalator to the upper levels where your views won't be impeded by the glass windscreens. Tripods are not allowed (although monopods are allowed), but you can rest your camera on the stone barriers of the upper observation deck. Additionally you can use a table-top tripod for stability.

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Arlo SoHo

Manhattan

United States

Abdurakhmon

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25 Jan - 26 Jan

Exterior

The Muse New York

Manhattan

Canada

Tyler

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11 Jan - 12 Jan

Lobby sitting area

Empire Hotel

Manhattan

United States

Sabine

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3 Feb - 4 Feb

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Hotel Belleclaire

Manhattan

United States

April

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Terrace/patio

YOTEL New York Times Square

Manhattan

United States

Amelia

includes taxes & fees

19 Jan - 20 Jan

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Arlo NoMad

Manhattan

Australia

Alex

includes taxes & fees

19 Jan - 20 Jan

View from room

The Nolitan

Manhattan

Canada

Simone

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Exterior

The Pearl New York

Manhattan

United States

Mary

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25 Jan - 26 Jan

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Hyatt Regency Times Square

Hyatt Regency Times Square

10/10 Excellent

"The location of the Hyatt Regency Times Square was perfect! It was located right in the middle of downtown which made it super convenient. We were able to walk to many of the attractions and shopping with no problem. The hotel was clean and the rooms were roomy. I have already said this is where we will stay on return visits. Staff was friendly and helpful. Hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas!"

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