While the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is the star of this magnificent urban landscape, there are so many things to do at "the Rock" throughout the year.
While the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is the star of this magnificent urban landscape, there are so many things to do at "the Rock" throughout the year.
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Radio City Music Hall's "Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes" has a high dose of kitsch, but their sky-high kick lines are spectacular. Performances run from early November through the New Year.
Radio City Music Hall's "Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes" has a high dose of kitsch, but their sky-high kick lines are spectacular. Performances run from early November through the New Year.
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Built at the height of the Great Depression, the Rock employed thousands of people during the three-year construction process.
Built at the height of the Great Depression, the Rock employed thousands of people during the three-year construction process.
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The first Christmas tree was purchased and decorated by construction workers in 1931.
The first Christmas tree was purchased and decorated by construction workers in 1931.
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The view from the Top of the Rock observation decks, on the 67th, 69th and 70th floors, is pretty spectacular. <br />
The view from the Top of the Rock observation decks, on the 67th, 69th and 70th floors, is pretty spectacular.
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Open from October to April, the Rink at Rockefeller Center hosts more than a quarter of a million skaters each year.
Open from October to April, the Rink at Rockefeller Center hosts more than a quarter of a million skaters each year.
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The Rock Center Café offers a rink-side dining option.
The Rock Center Café offers a rink-side dining option.
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When it's too warm to skate, the rink is transformed into the Summer Garden & Bar at Rock Center Café, an open-air lounge serving cocktails and nibbles.
When it's too warm to skate, the rink is transformed into the Summer Garden & Bar at Rock Center Café, an open-air lounge serving cocktails and nibbles.
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Home to a renowned collection of Art Deco sculptures and motifs, Rockefeller Center's largest (and maybe most recognized) sculpture is the bronze statue of Atlas supporting the earth on his shoulders.
Home to a renowned collection of Art Deco sculptures and motifs, Rockefeller Center's largest (and maybe most recognized) sculpture is the bronze statue of Atlas supporting the earth on his shoulders.
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The grand Lotte New York Palace hotel is steps from Rockefeller Center.
The grand Lotte New York Palace hotel is steps from Rockefeller Center.
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Although Rockefeller Center doesn't have a reputation as a culinary hot spot, The Sea Grill is now home to Executive Chef Andy Bennett, previously executive chef at Michelin-starred Rouge Tomate.
Although Rockefeller Center doesn't have a reputation as a culinary hot spot, The Sea Grill is now home to Executive Chef Andy Bennett, previously executive chef at Michelin-starred Rouge Tomate.
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Bar SixtyFive at the Rainbow Room offers drinks with a view. The dress code is cocktail chic.
Bar SixtyFive at the Rainbow Room offers drinks with a view. The dress code is cocktail chic.
SixtyFive at Rainbow Room