Thank you for your review. We were in NYC this weekend and followed your advice on Top of the Rock. It's a stunning vantage point to view all of Manhattan. Even with overcast weather, the views were breathtaking!
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Glad you got to experience the Top of the Rock… always an awesome view!
@wilsonguimaraes3427 Жыл бұрын
Your video was the best I watched about Decks. Clear information in a peaceful style, without exaggeration and with good tips. That Cool! Thanks Brad!
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment… glad you enjoyed.
@sunnycrail791111 ай бұрын
Agreed!👍🏻
@ericdudley41692 жыл бұрын
You are spot on and really get it! Born and raised in NYC, and a frequent visitor now, I’ve always maintained that the view from Top Of The Rock at Rockefeller Center is STILL the best view of NYC… In fact, with all of the exciting new skyscrapers, (30 Hudson, One Vanderbilt, One World, Brooklyn Tower, Central Park Tower, BofA Tower, etc.), AND the classics, (Chrysler Building, Empire State, etc.), the view from Top of the Rock is even better! Thanks for the video (and validation!) 👍🏽
@bradball2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching... Yep... Top of the Rock is the Crème de la Crème!
@oufukubintaАй бұрын
You've sold me on the Rockefeller Center observation deck which I never seriously considered until now
@kolzjj7662 ай бұрын
Because of your fantastic review, I decided to visit the top of the rock and the summit one vanderbilt last week. Loved both. First time in NYC. From London 😊
@sueiversen315911 ай бұрын
Ver well done video. Precise and on subject and great video.
@bradball11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. Enjoy NYC.
@ari_sd2 ай бұрын
Great Review. Thanks
@johnbald9639 Жыл бұрын
Just right, thanks. Informational and good views of the views!
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@carlinschelstraete682 Жыл бұрын
What a great overview! Nice work on this video.
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind comments.
@orbitaaltube6 ай бұрын
I have watched various videos on this topic. This is by far the best. Thank you sir.
@bradball6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching… I’m glad it was helpful!
@tzarvalis Жыл бұрын
Congratulations and thank you for your excellent evaluation !!!!
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind comments.
@davids5522 Жыл бұрын
What a well done video! I will be visiting New York in April this year from Germany. This review makes me even more excited!
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Have fun on your upcoming trip!
@garettsmith6906 Жыл бұрын
Great video on top observatories one of my favorite videos so far.
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@wesleyb145810 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video in was very informative and its going to help with my trip!
@bradball9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Enjoy your time in NYC!
@wallybcool Жыл бұрын
Great video, loved the maps. Thanks
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@sunnycrail791111 ай бұрын
Awesome review …thanks!❤
@efortin9543 Жыл бұрын
Best review I have seen, thank you!
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@gillianstore1499 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I’m coming up to a second visit & was trying to decide what observation decks to visit this time. You helped me finalise that decision.
@yu-tinglo73842 ай бұрын
So helpful! Thank you for making this video!
@jessicajones6032 Жыл бұрын
What about seeing magnificent views from the Highline? It’s free and breathtaking 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@matthewforeman6579 Жыл бұрын
Just for future reference, I went to the edge recently, and I went on a Wednesday and it wasn’t packed at all. There were no lines or anything. So if you’re planning on going, go on like a weekday
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice. Also…. you’ll surely find fewer crowds during the off-season. NYC in Jan - March is generally much less crowded.
@hochiify Жыл бұрын
Thank you for uploading! I want to go to new york city someday! my favorite is top of the rock!
@sampa2nyc Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. A proposal for an observation deck has recently been approved for the Chrysler building . It will be on the 61st floor (floor with the silver eagles). it will include new restaurants, retail and a food hall and should open either '23 or '24. Fingers crossed.
@shanekeenaNYC Жыл бұрын
Just adds to this new Observation Decks Arms Race.
@bradball Жыл бұрын
I will be excited to go to the top of this observatory. The Chrysler building is my favorite skyscrapers of all time… a true beauty queen! That being said… I don’t believe the Chrysler building is tall enough or positioned well enough (it’s too far East) to offer the most spectacular views of the city.
@RightNowMan Жыл бұрын
Great video! Cheers for the info.
@joeMJ2762 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@user-cy9vw1hd7x Жыл бұрын
My top 5,first edge, second TOTR,thirdly summit,fourthly ESB,fifth one world
@cedricbottom2932 Жыл бұрын
Wow really enjoyed this but found the edge was really good when it's raining as there is hardly anyone there 😂👍👍I will look forward to watching more of your videos
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. The Edge would be terrific during a storm.
@nabil11123 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this interesting video !!
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching… I hope it was helpful!
@Douglas_Aguirre Жыл бұрын
thank you for the video!
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@Mike-wt7jq Жыл бұрын
I still remember getting my extremely oversized 2009 Yankees WS championship hoodie at the Modell's store where One Vanderbilt now stands. I think the hoodie was 4XL as most of the other sizes were quickly sold out. 😂😂
@Mike-wt7jq Жыл бұрын
Ariana Grande or Billie Eilish is never getting that hoodie!!
@RobloxGamingCorner4 ай бұрын
I literally became the 34,000th viewr to this video!, Great work and commentary
@bradball4 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks for watching.
@drjuicefire7025 Жыл бұрын
Great video sounds very professional !!
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words.
@thamiryschuengue125 Жыл бұрын
thank you so much
@carenhernandez426 Жыл бұрын
Amazing
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment.
@donaldturner21454 ай бұрын
The Statue of Liberty has an observation deck at the top of the pedestal and at the crown. Furthermore, Riverside Church, the Harlem Watchtower, and the Jefferson Mrket Library also have observation decks. There are rooftop terraces at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, and the New Museum. On top of this, One Chase Manhattan Plaza, 70 Pine Street, and the Marriott Marquis Times Square have sky high restaurants where one can take in the view.
@prasannaskatti5315 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video...Thanks a lot from India
@bradball Жыл бұрын
So nice of you, thanks for watching.
@prasannaskatti5315 Жыл бұрын
Now, I have booked One Summit Vanderbilt for morning, should I also book the the Rock observatory for evening?
@unit0155 Жыл бұрын
This was an awesome video. Thanks a lot! If you see this, have you found any other free(ish) places to see the skyline?
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. The two I mentioned near the end of the video are pretty good. I especially like the view from the 230 5th bar/restaurant (great view of the Empire State Building). Another free place to catch a good elevated view of the skyline is just walking across the Brooklyn Bridge… terrific (and 100% free). You also have some decent skyline views (ground level) on the Jersey side… the view from the Jersey City 9/11 Memorial is pretty good.
@BT1993- Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this thank you! Coming in Jan 2023 planning on doing all 5 and 230 fifth (I know that’s a lot but I’m a big view person) already set that I’m going to do Top of the Rock at sunset. Which would you recommend for the night view?
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. It's really tough to beat Top of the Rock. Typically when I'm in New York... I'll often visit both places. Good luck and safe travels!
@AaronBall12ofus2 жыл бұрын
Top of the Rock is my favorite. (Even though I went to the tip-top of Empire).
@bradball2 жыл бұрын
It's the best... great minds think alike!
@LucyAlexandrasWorld Жыл бұрын
What about the revolving rooftop restaurant?
@3markaw Жыл бұрын
Yes , I think it is the Times Square Marriot that has revolving restaurant. At least they did , not sure if they still do.
@octopusman818810 ай бұрын
Great video but it would have been helpful if you included ticket fee for each option as well. Thanks!
@andrewa3216 Жыл бұрын
Summit is the best for the money. It's kinda hard for me to spend a bunch of money just for a view.
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Summit is a terrific view!
@ashlynfrits1100 Жыл бұрын
Is the one at the Hyatt for Hyatt guests only or public?
@bradball Жыл бұрын
General public can go up.
@donaldturner21454 ай бұрын
The Empire State Building was opened in 1931, not 1930.
@YourWantedEscape Жыл бұрын
😃
@LucyAlexandrasWorld Жыл бұрын
And I thought Vanderbilt had balloons there???
@Mike-wt7jq Жыл бұрын
For the best city view, you want to be in the ugliest looking one cause that building you are in is removed from the viewing equation.
@deandecoursey23342 жыл бұрын
At least you didn’t state in the title why you hate observatories.
@bradball2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I like all 5 of these observation decks... each of them has PROS and CONS. Even my least favorite (Empire State Building) I would still rate 8/10.
@Mike-wt7jq Жыл бұрын
The Edge and One Vanderbilt, The Summit should deny anyone access if there is no Instagram account.
@Nihilanth1982 Жыл бұрын
TOTR at sunset - the worst experience. do you have any idea of the reality of it when there - the crowd is full, people hogging the best places from earlier tickets getting in early, people refuse to move, and its near impossible to get a good shot of the ESB in sunset because hundreds of others are doing it. get real, dude. and its interesting you don't mention about the obscene waiting times too. same with one vanderbilt. i am avoiding sunset. best to go either first thing in the morning for good daytime view, or after sunset for night lights view. plus, with the weather now and over the next month, sunset is bound to disappoint with the cloudy weather and poor air quality.
@bradball Жыл бұрын
Several clips on the video show Top of the Rock at Sunset… yes, you’ll need to wait in line and there’s always people at the top... it’s NYC not some quaint National Park. If crowds are unbearable… don’t visit NYC in the summer… visit during March/April or Oct/Nov.
@3markaw Жыл бұрын
@@bradball Somebody famous once said : NYC ? nobody goes there anymore , It's too crowded !