Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

1. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.3
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 885 tips and reviews

Silvia S.Silvia S.: Go up in the late evening, the view by night is amazing

Leigh Anne Z.Leigh Anne Zinsmeister: My favorite place to get views of NYC. Go for sunset.

Hans L.Hans Luz: The best view of the city! Try to go on a sunny day at the sunset but it's very crowded always!

Brooklyn Bridge is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

2. Brooklyn Bridge

9.5
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · 1012 tips and reviews

JulinaJulina: Walk the bridge from Brooklyn to Manhattan right before sunset,especially early summer. It's refreshing and awesome view of skyline.

Daniel L.Daniel Link: Take the ferry to the bridge, get a pizza from Grimaldi's or an ice cream, then walk to Manhattan and enjoy the view.

ZulmaZulma: Loved the walk and the views of the city right before sunset!

Empire State Building is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

3. Empire State Building

9.0
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Koreatown · 1175 tips and reviews

Alx L.Alx Lac: A Nice place to visit at night. You can also have a drink on the 230th 5th avenue roof top to have a great view on this building!

Juliana A.Juliana Amorim: great view, fantastic sunset. very good photos of NY skylines. Strong wind, always.

Karina H.Karina Hdez Velasco: Amazing view!! Way better than the top of the rock 😍.

Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

4. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 417 tips and reviews

qwertneyqwertney: This has got to be my favorite park in New York. With views of the Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn bridges, free wifi, ice cream, lobster rolls, a ferry, and a carousel what more could you want?

ImSo_BrooklynImSo_Brooklyn: Nice for date night, great atmosphere. Sunset view is awesome. Good for walks & jogging!

Candice R.Candice Rivera: This park has everything, whimsical side trails, dog swimming areas, public art, food, drinks, restaurants, great city and bridge view, one of the most beautiful spots in NYC

High Line is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

5. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1499 tips and reviews

Lady S.Lady Semmes: get some organic ice cream from the truck either before entering the park or reward yourself with sorbet after the park. Sit and contemplate life and enjoy the views

Juicy CoutureJuicy Couture: A New York City park...with a twist! The Highline is a great place to view the Meatpacking district from the air complete with beautiful landscaping and benches to relax. In the summer, you can find g

Michael B.Michael B: A very nice walk with great views of the cityscape as well as the Hudson. Working water fountains too!

Top of The Standard is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

6. Top of The Standard

9.0
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Meatpacking District · 313 tips and reviews

Gustavo C.Gustavo Carvalho: The perfect place to start your night. Great drinks, good music, beautiful people and a stunning view.

Katie S.Katie Schloss: The Boom Boom Room is the best of the best. Hands down the best service, cocktails, views, and crowd. My favorite place to go in all of New York City.

Sadik A.Sadik Aydin Photography: View definitely amazing, I enjoyed it with my margarita and great salsa trio.

Gantry Plaza State Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

7. Gantry Plaza State Park

9.6
Center Blvd (btwn 46th & 48th Ave), Queens, NY
State or Provincial Park · Hunters Point · 131 tips and reviews

jenne .jenne 💜: Amazing views of NYC's skyline, plenty of places to sit & relax, but also plenty of places to explore! Overall wonderful park.

Dana O.Dana OMalley: Best view of Manhattan anywhere. Gorgeous area all-around. Love. :)

NoviNovi: Great park with a scenic views! You'll spot the empire state & chrysler bldg on the other side! And the famous huge cola signage!

Le Bain is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

8. Le Bain

8.8
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 347 tips and reviews

Gabrielle L.Gabrielle Lashley: Gorgeous views anywhere in the building, unexpected, one of the best views is in the bathroom- definitely check it out. Always celebrity sightings.

Greg W.Greg Wong 🎯: This is the place to be Sunday nights. But if you want to go when it's chill, check it out on weekend afternoons and catch a great view from the rooftop.

Nina J.Nina J: favorite spot in L.E.S. not to say one of the hottest spots in NYC, cocktails are fire (that cranberry rhum tho..), amazing 360° view, good music...the place to be.

Rockefeller Center is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

9. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 849 tips and reviews

Swemeatballs ..Swemeatballs .: Top of the rock view is definitely the best one in New York. Don't bother with the Empire State

Wossen A.Wossen Agnew: Beautiful view of NYC! The Rockefeller Center always looks good around Christmas and New Year. Make sure to go at night.

Antonis K.Antonis Kolitsopoulos: Art Deco paradise. Great buildings. Great view on the top , Great shops.

One World Observatory is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

10. One World Observatory

8.8
1 World Trade Ctr (Floor 100), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Financial District · 205 tips and reviews

Milind O.Milind Oke: Amazing 360 degree view of New York and Jersey city

Chris H.Chris Hinton: Amazing view, obviously. But a pretty relaxing space at the top of the tower too.

Gergely N.Gergely Nagy: Top notch implementation of entertainment, great view of the city. Well played New York!

86th Floor Observation Deck is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

11. 86th Floor Observation Deck

8.5
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th Sts), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Koreatown · 243 tips and reviews

Luki L.Luki Lyke: Top of the Rock offers a great view of Central Park & the Empire State Building. Cheaper too!

TimTim: Go up the Rockerfeller building, that way you get a great view AND get to see the Empire State Building too!

SportySporty: Fantastic view. Just go before sunset or during, you will have the least queue and the best view possible.

Whitney Museum of American Art is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

12. Whitney Museum of American Art

9.1
99 Gansevoort St (btwn 10th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Meatpacking District · 435 tips and reviews

Anna R.Anna R: The new space is great! All the outdoor terraces have great views of the city and the river

Sofia P.Sofia Papastamelos: Awesome museum with great views. Always have something interesting on display even if you don't know much about modern art. Get the audio guide!

i.am. a.i.am. a.: Amazing modern art museum and amazing views from the rooftop!

The Standard, High Line is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

13. The Standard, High Line

9.1
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Meatpacking District · 257 tips and reviews

Anne S.Anne S.: Try the restroom with the amazing view of the city! Best experience ever!

Max L.Max Lmn: Great location, beautiful rooms with awesome views

FINVOGUEFINVOGUE: Beautiful view and gorgeous setting. Great place to bring clients from out of town or impress a date!

Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

14. Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden

8.8
1000 5th Ave (Roof), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Central Park · 112 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite NY things to do is have cocktails after work on the roof of the Metropolitan, and take in the best views of Central Park. Open through late fall. Closed on Mondays.

Philip H.Philip Harper: A great reason to go see tons of art reward yourself with a drink and a great view of central park and the city. Nice mixed drinks and good old bottled beers available!

Asli B.Asli BB: Spectacular! One of the best views in NYC!

Mandarin Oriental is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in New York City.

15. Mandarin Oriental

9.0
80 Columbus Cir (at W 60th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Hell's Kitchen · 88 tips and reviews

Yossinee N.Yossinee Nanakorn: Get the Park View Room and just relax and enjoy the excellent service that is just as satisfying as the park itself.

Zuhal D.Zuhal Demirarslan: The best view, carabian christmass and cheese cake

Douglas EllimanDouglas Elliman: Enjoy the breathtaking views of central park and the Manhattan skyline from this luxurious hotel. We love the Asian inspired cocktails and consistently incredible staff and services.