Views of New York City have long been suggested to be among the best in the world of an urban and highly populated area, but where is best to see New York?
From the air, to the sidewalk, there are numerous ways to see the Big Apple and this guide will take you through the fantastic views that can be had on a New York holiday.
From the Empire State Building
No one can visit the city that never sleeps without a trip to the Empire State Building and as well as offering a unique sight of one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, it also offers one of the best ways to see New York.
At close to 1,500 feet tall, the Empire State Building offers impressive views from the top where visitors can stand where so many TV and film broadcasts have been shot in the past, including the likes of King Kong and Sleepless in Seattle. Queuing for a chance to see such legendary views can be the only down point on the trip which is why many great ticket operators now offer skip the line tickets which can save visitors up to half an hour of waiting.
From on top of the rock
For those visiting in winter, few places beat that of the famed Rockefeller Centre for an unmatched view of the city. The stylish Top of the Rock open air viewing platform that was built in the 1930s still offers the same incredible views it did all those years ago, to the extent that many even boast it offers better views than the Empire State Building.
From the air
While these stationary iconic buildings offer superb views of New York, nothing quite beats a helicopter tour of the Big Apple. While a trip up to the Empire State Building or the Rockefeller Centre offers the chance to experience some of the city’s great landmarks first hand, a helicopter tour can offer views of all the major landmarks whilst offering an incredible once in a lifetime experience that provides a great memory of your time in the city.
From the floor
If heights aren’t exactly your thing then there are still plenty of other options for catching the best views of New York City. An open top bus is just one way to see the bright lights of New York up close without having to reach the skyline. Some bus tickets even offer a hop on hop off ticket option that allows visitors to jump on the bus whenever they like so if they see somewhere they want to explore on foot, they can!
