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How to enter Top of the Rock? | Directions, queues, disabled access, & tips

Where is Top of the Rock located?

Address: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, USA
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Top of the Rock is located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, USA. Situated in the heart of Manhattan at Rockefeller Center, it To reach the entrances, you can access them on 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues or on the Concourse level of Rockefeller Center.

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Where is the Top of the Rock entrance?

Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center has one main entrance located on 50th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.

How to access the Top of the Rock entrance?

Subway

The Top of the Rock main entrance on 50th Street can be conveniently reached by taking the B, D, F, or M train to the 47-50 Streets – Rockefeller Center station. Additionally, the N, Q, and R trains to the 49th Street station provide easy access.

Bus

Various bus lines serve the Rockefeller Center area. The M5, M7, M27, M50, and Q32 buses are some options that stop nearby, offering convenient access to the main entrance on 50th Street.

Train

Board the 1 train and alight at the 50th Street station. Proceed eastward on the street to reach Rockefeller Centre, situated between 5th and 6th Avenues. Alternatively, if you opt for trains 6, N, Q, or R, they all have stops at the Rockefeller Centre station.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available in New York City. Hail a yellow cab or use a ride-sharing app, like Uber or Lyft, to reach the entrance of Top of the Rock.

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Disabled access

Disabled visitors can access the observation deck through the main entrance on 50th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. The entrance is equipped with ramps and elevators to facilitate wheelchair access, doors have power-assisted opening, and elevators go from street level to the 70th-floor observation deck.

Queues at the Top of the Rock entrance

Top of the Rock entrance

At the main entrance of Top of the Rock on 50th Street, there are two lines:

  • Queue 1: For visitors without tickets, who need to purchase tickets on-site.
  • Queue 2: For visitors with pre-purchased tickets, including skip-the-line and timed-entry tickets.

Priority access is given to disabled visitors and those with special needs. The queues are designed to streamline the entry process, providing efficient access for different ticket holders.

Frequently asked questions about the Top of the Rock entrance

​Top of the Rock has only one entrance on 50th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.

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