Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

1. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.2
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 885 tips and reviews

Jeanine G.Jeanine Guidry: We go every time we are in NYC - the views are amazing and different with time of day and weather type.

Azahara P.Azahara Palomares: Excellent views of Manhattan. Be sure to check the exhibition about the history of the building, very interesting.

Vanessa M.Vanessa Macedo: Tip: go late afternoon, so you can see the city with sunlight, the sunset and a night view

High Line is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

2. High Line

9.4
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1498 tips and reviews

Bryan C.Bryan Chong: Beautiful, unique park with great views of the city, along with lots of brightly colored flowers in spring.

Fernando F.Fernando Figueroa: Excellent views of the city, nice for an evening walk or chat. Lots of place to sit and chill. Feels like getting away from the city and entering into a new world.

RcLARcLA: Great place to take in some views of the city and go for a walk. Gets crowded so the cooler it is the fewer people around.

Brooklyn Bridge is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

3. Brooklyn Bridge

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

Summer T.Summer Tyne: Love The View And Walk Across Must Do It Again Sometime A Great Way To Overcome Fear Of Heights (Slightly For Me)

DallasDallas: We made the walk right before sunset and it was absolutely beautiful. Great tourist experience and amazing views of the city.

King R.King Reyes: Great photo opportunities during sunset! Make sure it's not too cloudy when you visit. 😁

Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

4. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 420 tips and reviews

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

Kirill K.Kirill Kukuruza: Amazing park with a terrific view on Brooklyn Bridge and Financial District. There you can find fantastic soccer fields and basketball playgrounds

SheenaSheena: Great views, places to grill with a big group, lots of food vendors, running and biking routes

Empire State Building is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

5. Empire State Building

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

Toby S.Toby Srebnik: Amazing view. Getting up and down to 86th took a little longer than expected, but well worth the wait.

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

Emre A.Emre Aktuna: Definitely worth to see.Ideal time for visiting is sunset time.You have chance to see the day time and night time.Wonderfull sightseeing

Gantry Plaza State Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

6. Gantry Plaza State Park

9.6
Center Blvd (btwn 46th & 48th Ave), Queens, NY
State or Provincial Park · Hunters Point · 132 tips and reviews

cynthia w.cynthia wang: Beautiful view of the city. Particularly gorgeous on a late, foggy, misty fall night.

Erica S.Erica Sklar: Best Park in the city. Playgrounds, dog runs, coffee, wine, beer and snacks, great views and my favorite, the water misters

Isuru J.Isuru Jayaratna: Great view, good seating, can ride bikes or walk dogs

One World Observatory is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

7. One World Observatory

8.9
1 World Trade Ctr (Floor 100), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Financial District · 206 tips and reviews

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

Brandon S.Brandon Sides: A view to die for, one of a kind...

Emre A.Emre Aktuna: Sunset time is the Best ideal time for wonderfull views. Amazing and wonderfull. You must see

Rockefeller Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

8. Rockefeller Center

9.0
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 848 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

♛Syazni F.♛Syazni Farhan♛: Awesome views, great staff. Loved the 3 different levels of viewing

Arvind D.Arvind Das: Fantastic view of Manhattan. Great for getting your bearings.

Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

9. Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden

8.9
1000 5th Ave (Roof), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Central Park · 113 tips and reviews

Deepak S.Deepak Shrivastava: Fantastic views of the city / Park. Don't miss it on your next visit to the Met. The makeshift "bar" isn't anything to write home about though...

Nicole R.Nicole Regan: Like most things in the met, definitely pricey, but still a great experience on a beautiful day. Amazing views, good drinks.

Paige C.Paige C: Such a beautiful view of the city and Central Park! Very hot though (very little shade!) Drinks are delicious!

Battery Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

10. Battery Park

9.1
Battery Pl (at State St), New York, NY
Park · Financial District · 302 tips and reviews

Staten Island YankeesStaten Island Yankees: The views offered at Battery Park are among the most breath taking in the city along with the views from the other side of the bay. Great place to take in the sunset!

MehrMehr: Beautiful views in a quiet retreat from the busy city! Check out the MIB office on the way here

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This 25-acre space is like Manhattan’s delicate fingernail, neatly plotted with monuments, memorials, gardens, sculptures and a farm-to-table café, plus killer waterfront views from the promenade. Read more.

Whitney Museum of American Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

11. Whitney Museum of American Art

9.1
99 Gansevoort St (btwn 10th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Meatpacking District · 436 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Petkanas: The new building and location are awesome! Incredible views from the terraces; the galleries are outstanding.

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!

The Standard, High Line is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

12. The Standard, High Line

9.1
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Meatpacking District · 256 tips and reviews

ANNEANNE: great fondue& beautiful view!

Jeff M.Jeff Melnyk: I keep coming back. Very comfortable beds, great design, exceptional service, and incredible views.

Tom S.Tom Segers: Amazing view from your room. Best to ask for a view to the river. Cocktail bar on the top

Mandarin Oriental is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

13. Mandarin Oriental

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

LL: pure luxury. stunning views of manhattan from our suite & excellent service. **make sure to request a premier Central Park view suite-- you won't regret it :)

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.

Bethany L.Bethany Looi: Afternoon tea here is a must! Ask for a seat by the window so you an enjoy the view of Central Park and Columbus circle!

Manhatta is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

14. Manhatta

9.3
28 Liberty St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Financial District · 48 tips and reviews

Julie S.Julie Soscia: Great views and food is tasty. Can't go wrong with Danny Meyer. For now, tasting menu is the only option.

Jastine K.Jastine Kho: Food, service, ambience, view— all excellent. Expected nothing less from Danny Meyer.

Rock RainesRock Raines: Food is spot on. Loved the rueben and wagyu coulotte on the menu the night we went. Also had a table with incredible views of manhattan and Brooklyn.

Pier I Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in New York City.

15. Pier I Cafe

8.9
W 70th St (at Riverside Blvd), New York, NY
Café · Lincoln Square · 179 tips and reviews

IrisIris: come during sunset to get the best view!

MarkMark: Great for an outdoor drink with a view of the river. The corn and fries are a great summer treat. Decent summer beers.

Diane J.Diane Jean-Mary: Great views, relaxed atmosphere, and amazing food for a fair price. Get the kale salad!