Viewpoints in New York County
Viewpoints & Piers
This collection features iconic New York City vantage points, ranging from Midtown skyscrapers to historic waterfront sites. Visit the Art Deco observation decks at Rockefeller Center or the 102nd floor of One World Trade Center for expansive city views. In Central Park, Belvedere Castle offers Victorian architecture and overlooks Turtle Pond, while the Loeb Boathouse provides a perspective from the water. The list also includes historic infrastructure like Pier 54 and the High Bridge, the city’s oldest bridge, originally part of the Croton Aqueduct.
Rockefeller Center
Large mixed-use complex known for its art deco architecture, observation deck, and ice skating rink.
One World Observatory
Located on floors 100 to 102 of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. Features high-speed SkyPod elevators that display a time-lapse of New York’s skyline development from the 1500s to the present.
Pier 54
Nice spot to catch some sun or relax. You can also visit a cafe or one of special events that take place there in summer.
Loeb Boathouse
Lakefront restaurant featuring indoor and outdoor seating alongside rowboat and gondola rentals. European cuisine is served on a terrace overlooking the water.
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