Utsiktsplatser i 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.

Ted / CC BY-SA 2.0

A

Top of the Rock

Observation deck offering panoramic 360-degree views of Manhattan, including landmarks such as Central Park and the Empire State Building.

Paul Manship / Public domain

B

Rockefeller Center

Large mixed-use complex known for its art deco architecture, observation deck, and ice skating rink.

Simone Kroth / CC BY-SA 4.0

C

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.

Oskar Aanmoen / CC BY-SA 3.0

D

Belvedere Castle

Historic Victorian-style castle featuring an observation deck and panoramic views of the park and cityscape. It houses a visitor center and gift shop, and supports bird watching and natural history programs.

Bain News Service / Public domain

E

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.

Marco Almbauer / CC BY-SA 4.0

F

Skyline Manhattan

Waterfront viewing area in Brooklyn Bridge Park offering unobstructed views of the Lower Manhattan skyline, the East River, and the Manhattan Bridge.

Jim.henderson / Public domain

G

Loeb Boathouse

Lakefront restaurant featuring indoor and outdoor seating alongside rowboat and gondola rentals. European cuisine is served on a terrace overlooking the water.