Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center All student group seeking the ultimate experience in New York can now add Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center to their list. Reopened in Nov. 2005, Top of the Rock welcomes visitors with a unique place, removed from the bustle of the city. The attraction of fame offers lessons in history and geography culminating with a breathtaking view of the observation deck, recently renovated, on the 70th floor.
Rockefeller Center covers 22 hectares and is located between Fifth and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. It was built by the Rockefeller family, and named after John D. Rockefeller Jr. began its development in 1930. At the time, it was the largest construction project ever undertaken in modern times private. Construction was completed in 1939, when Rockefeller money drives the rivet into 10 Rockefeller Plaza final. In 1987, he was officially declared a national monument.
The observation deck itself was open to the public in 1933 as a gift to the people of New York - a monument in Manhattan. After being closed to the public in 1986, Top of the Rock has suffered a $ 75 million renovation and reopened its doors in November 2005, with three lower and three upper levels housed in the building of 70 storeys.
Views from the observation deck are unobstructed 360 degrees and stretching for miles in all directions. Top of the Rock includes a panorama of Central Park and the northern half of Manhattan that can not be found anywhere else. Famous New York landmarks are visible as well, including the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Times Square, the Hudson River, East River, Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. Fully transparent safety glass allows unimpeded viewing outdoors.
In addition to unforgettable vistas, Top of the Rock group urges travelers to students with interactive exhibits on the mezzanine. The iconic photograph of construction workers in 1932 having lunch on a steel beam is part of a display that allows students to feel almost what it was like to work up to 60 floors.
A crystal chandelier impressive waterfall, created by the Swarovski Group, is the centerpiece of the Upper Rock entrance on West 50th Street. While waiting to board a shuttle elevator to the sky 67th floor student travelers can enjoy a multimedia exhibition on the history of Rockefeller Center. The High Rock Shop features exclusive products not found anywhere else. On the way to the summit, travelers have students clear limit to the elevator, exposing the elevator shaft during the ascent. The photographs and film footage projected on the ceiling also do well for a trip enjoyable.
Particularly attractive and convenient for travelers group of students reserved time ticketing and reservations in advance to ensure groups do not spend time waiting in lines. The system also provides the deck is never overcrowded.
In addition to the Top of the Rock, student group travelers can also take tours of sites Other sites of interest in Rockefeller Center. The tour takes students through the buildings, gardens and places that make up this "city within a city." frequent stops on the tour include:
- Radio City Music Hall, one of the most important theaters and most opulent in the world. It is famous for the Rockette dancers and the show's annual Christmas Spectacular.
- The headquarters of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) and most studios in New York, including the legendary Studio 8H, home of Saturday Night Live.
- Near the center is an outdoor rink which opened on Christmas Day in 1936 and remained a popular place for winter.
Private Studio Tours of the National Broadcasting Company are also available to the public. Led by an NBC page, these visits.
Posted on February 28, 2010.
