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NYC Views - One World, Top of Rock or Empire state?

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SoTiredNeedHoliday · 13/12/2018 17:18

Which one would you do?

one world ONE

Top of Rock ROCK

Empire EMPIRE

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Downeyhouse · 13/12/2018 22:15

I have done all 3!

Empire State has chicken wire so it is hard to get clear photos. I much prefer the Rock which has glass panels with gaps between them in which you can put your phone and take photos. You also get a great view of the park.

This summer we also did the one world. We have a MasterCard and took their tour with a private guide. He was really interesting and the view out over the harbour was great but most of New York’s seemed far away and so you could not see it in detail. I found it emotional looking out and realizing that it was the last view of so many people.

If I go back to NYC my number one choice would be the Rock.

HoosierDaddy · 13/12/2018 22:18

Loved TOTR for the same reasons as Downeyhouse
Would definitely do it again

SoTiredNeedHoliday · 15/12/2018 17:28

thank you! Just booked it

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Downeyhouse · 15/12/2018 18:18

Have fun ... fab city.

Celeriacacaca · 15/12/2018 21:30

Rock especially as you'll get photos with the Empire State in the background. Have fun.

LaFlottes · 28/12/2018 08:55

TOTR without a doubt then you have the Empire State in your pics!

BubblesBuddy · 28/12/2018 18:49

The best building to look at from TOTR is the Crysler Building. It’s magnificently beautiful - better than the Empire State.

TechnicalSergeantGarp · 28/12/2018 18:52

Empire at night, TOTR and One during the day. Treat yo'self

GreyGardens88 · 28/12/2018 18:53

I only did TOTR, it was very quiet when I went (first thing), no queues at all. You could see everything you needed to from there, Central park, empire state and the world trade centre in the distance

SyrilSneer · 28/12/2018 19:12

Agree the Rock a must do. One World lovely views over Brooklyn and New Jersey plus the poignancy of the site and view of the memorial so I still recommend it but it has a very restricted view of Manhattan because the midtown skyscrapers are in the way.

Noddythefirst · 06/01/2019 00:45

I'm scared of heights but did TOTR with my children and loved it as there are glass barriers all around so I felt very safe.
Great views too!

Bora8 · 06/01/2019 00:58

Definitely top of the rock. I have done both that & Empire State. TOTR is an unrecognisable building in the NY skyline compared to the Empire State. Id also recommend going an hour before sunset as youll see both day & night. This is one of the pictures I got whilst there during sunset..

NYC Views - One World, Top of Rock or Empire state?
user1466518624 · 22/01/2019 21:33

Top of the Rock without a doubt x

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