“Sex and the City”, “Gossip Girl”, “Sleepless in Seattle”, “King Kong”… those deeply rooted films make up our New York dream, and part of that dream belongs to the Manhattan skyline. Whether it’s day or night, whether it’s from a high-rise building, or walking to Brooklyn, for me, if I have the opportunity to set foot in New York in my lifetime, one of my wishes is to set foot on all the highest points. Collect Manhattan views from different perspectives.
This article will share 4 places, where you can see the most beautiful skyline in New York.
Top of The Rock at Rockefeller Center
When it comes to the Manhattan skyline, I imagine a classic picture of an Empire State Building in the middle of the endless building complex. To take such a view, the best choice is the top floor of Rockefeller Center directly opposite the Empire State Building: Top of The Rock.
I have often heard that the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center are the two most visited places in New York. We were prepared for long queues. Fortunately, there were not many people in the afternoon on weekdays. We went to the basement early to change tickets, make an appointment for the summit, and finally It only took 20 minutes to reach the observation deck on the 69th floor.
One side of the observation deck faces Lower Manhattan, and when you step out of the elevator, you can see the Empire State Building standing upright in front of you, and the Hudson River in the distance. I think everyone who stays in this city is eager to learn from this. Let’s take a look at New York from the perspective.
If the lower city is a concrete forest, the side facing the upper city presents a real urban oasis. In winter, Central Park has been painted with a layer of light tones, forming another iconic scenery exclusive to New York with the surrounding buildings.
The One World Observatory, built next to the site of the original World Trade Center, is 1,776 feet high. This height is set to commemorate the “Declaration of Independence” signed in 1776 and is currently the tallest in New York. In addition to the two commercial purposes of sightseeing and office, the deeper meaning is to commemorate the September 11 incident that shocked the world in 2001.
The tour line is designed with a sense of ceremony. When getting on the elevator, the surrounding LED walls will create a feeling of a transparent elevator, taking us from the bottom to the ground. As the elevator rises, the image is like a time tunnel, slowly transforming from Manhattan Island in the 16th century to the appearance of the city today. On the 102nd floor, follow the directions and enter the See Forever Theater. After a brief explanation by the staff, a video clipped from the New York street scene will be played. When the thin music ends, the screen in front of you will instantly rise, and the real New York scenery will be shown immediately. Eyelid – what a perfect opening.
Standing on the 360-degree viewing platform, several well-known landmarks in New York are in front of you. You can see the Manhattan Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn on the other side. Of course, you can also look at the Empire State Building on the same axis as the World Trade Center. On the side facing New Jersey, the small Statue of Liberty stands alone. At sea, from time to time, you can see the cruise ship slowly approaching from the front. We arrived in the evening that day, and we were lucky enough to see the yellow sun set in the Atlantic Ocean without any hassle.
Brooklyn Bridge
Danbo District faces Wall Street in lower Manhattan, is close to the Hudson River, and is next to two important landmarks, the Manhattan Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge. Let people stay here for hours and enjoy the neighborhoods of Brooklyn.
Since its official opening in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge has officially become an indispensable part of the New York skyline. It is a pilgrimage site for tourists, a favorite scene in movies, and a romantic choice for many people to propose and take wedding photos-see, We had a marriage proposal that day!
From Brooklyn to the oldest suspension bridge in the United States and the longest in the world – this used to be the only land passage between Manhattan and Brooklyn, we followed the historical footprint 200 years ago and walked slowly to this urban jungle . The day was getting dark, the bridge was lit, the sunset glowed a warm yellow in the sky of New York, we have set foot in Manhattan, looking back at this bridge that we have only seen in movies, the life in my heart Another item was crossed off the list.
Rooftop bar Westlight
New York’s high-altitude bars compete with each other, but if you want to have a panoramic view of Manhattan, you have to leave the island for a while, cross the bridge to Brooklyn, and find a cocktail bar on the 22nd floor of the hotel in a quiet residential area. : Westlight.
Williamsburg is a gathering place for Brooklyn artists. The William Vale, a design hotel located in it, was built by architect Albo Liberis. The interior furnishings feature works by many local artists, showing a very “Brooklyn” lifestyle.
Take the elevator and go directly to the 22nd floor. After passing through the promenade, you will be greeted by the stunning New York City skyline. Before I could order a drink, I took out my camera and walked to the outdoor terrace to find out. Because there are no tall buildings nearby, we can easily see the Wall Street skyscrapers, the World Trade Center and the Williamsburg Bridge in lower Manhattan, and the classic skyline centered on the Empire State Building is right in front of us; on the other side, there are also The city views of Long Island, Brooklyn, and the 360-degree New York panorama are all in front of you-perhaps, this is the center of New York?
Later I learned that Westlight often holds various events: rooftop cinemas, second-hand markets, outdoor music performances, etc. In summer, the sofa will even be moved outdoors and transformed into a top-floor open-air bar!
Although we did not have the opportunity to experience these activities during our short visit to New York in winter, it is one of the most unforgettable surprises of this trip to encounter such New York nights by chance during our trip!
