Things To Do
The Center also hosts tours and special access. You can go to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck for a 70-story-high view of Manhattan or go behind the scenes of of NBC Studios on the Rockefeller Center Tour. You can also visit the outdoor gardens and nearby historical buildings, which are open to the public.
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center, named after the first American millionaire, John D. Rockefeller, is a plaza comprised of 19 commercial buildings, many of which are rooted in the entertainment industry. Radio City Music Hall is a world famous event venue, and the GE Building is home to the set of Saturday Night Live. The plaza and building interiors feature some great pieces of art like the statues of Atlas and Prometheus. The annual Christmas tree lighting and ice rink happen yearly in the plaza.The Center also hosts tours and special access. You can go to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck for a 70-story-high view of Manhattan or go behind the scenes of of NBC Studios on the Rockefeller Center Tour. You can also visit the outdoor gardens and nearby historical buildings, which are open to the public.
