Empire State Building or Rockefeller Center
Sep 19, 2014 07:46:21 #
I asked a question yesterday concerning the Empire State Building and their policy towards "professional" cameras. This led to suggestions of other places to visit and one of the suggestions was the Rockerfeller Center. I'm only in NYC for two days so my question now is: if I only visit one or the other which should I choose? Thanks
Sep 19, 2014 07:56:08 #
Jim S
Loc: Barrington RI, DC now Hilton Head,
Luggerbugs wrote:
I asked a question yesterday concerning the Empire State Building and their policy towards "professional" cameras. This led to suggestions of other places to visit and one of the suggestions was the Rockerfeller Center. I'm only in NYC for two days so my question now is: if I only visit one or the other which should I choose? Thanks
The Rock
Sep 19, 2014 07:57:03 #
Sep 19, 2014 08:00:29 #
Luggerbugs wrote:
I asked a question yesterday concerning the Empire State Building and their policy towards "professional" cameras. This led to suggestions of other places to visit and one of the suggestions was the Rockerfeller Center. I'm only in NYC for two days so my question now is: if I only visit one or the other which should I choose? Thanks
Rockerfeller Center, unless you want 3to take photos from the top of the Empire State Building (Birds eye view)...
Sep 19, 2014 08:02:42 #
Luggerbugs wrote:
I asked a question yesterday concerning the Empire State Building and their policy towards "professional" cameras. This led to suggestions of other places to visit and one of the suggestions was the Rockerfeller Center. I'm only in NYC for two days so my question now is: if I only visit one or the other which should I choose? Thanks
The ESB building will give you a much better overall view of the city, if it's clear and is much more expensive. The Rockefeller Center, (the top of the mark) although not as high, gives a wonderful view of the area and is not as expensive.
My advise is to attempt to hit the "biggies," seeing you only have two days. There are bus tours (hop on, hop off) that allows you to travels around the city, where you can stop at most popular sites.
Sep 19, 2014 08:08:16 #
Pepsiman wrote:
Rockerfeller Center, unless you want 3to take photos from the top of the Empire State Building (Birds eye view)...
Thanks Pepsiman.
Sep 19, 2014 08:09:22 #
traveler90712 wrote:
The ESB building will give you a much better overall view of the city, if it's clear and is much more expensive. The Rockefeller Center, (the top of the mark) although not as high, gives a wonderful view of the area and is not as expensive.
My advise is to attempt to hit the "biggies," seeing you only have two days. There are bus tours (hop on, hop off) that allows you to travels around the city, where you can stop at most popular sites.
My advise is to attempt to hit the "biggies," seeing you only have two days. There are bus tours (hop on, hop off) that allows you to travels around the city, where you can stop at most popular sites.
That's very helpful, thanks. I think a bus tour is a good idea too.
Sep 19, 2014 09:08:37 #
Luggerbugs wrote:
That's very helpful, thanks. I think a bus tour is a good idea too.
new york city is best seen thru the window of a taxicab on your way to the airport.
Sep 19, 2014 09:11:46 #
Besides the sights at Rockefeller Center you have St. Patrick's Cathedral just down the street. I hear they are renovating it, but not sure if the outside is in scaffolding or not.
Sep 19, 2014 09:15:49 #
Luggerbugs wrote:
I asked a question yesterday concerning the Empire State Building and their policy towards "professional" cameras. This led to suggestions of other places to visit and one of the suggestions was the Rockerfeller Center. I'm only in NYC for two days so my question now is: if I only visit one or the other which should I choose? Thanks
As a native New Yorker. the best advise I can give is for only a 2 day visit, forget the camera. You don't want to see the City for the first time only through the viewfinder.
Sep 19, 2014 09:36:09 #
boberic wrote:
As a native New Yorker. the best advise I can give is for only a 2 day visit, forget the camera. You don't want to see the City for the first time only through the viewfinder.
That's actually pretty sound advice. Just experience it for two days. Come back again later with the cameras when you have more time!
Sep 19, 2014 09:44:55 #
boberic wrote:
As a native New Yorker. the best advise I can give is for only a 2 day visit, forget the camera. You don't want to see the City for the first time only through the viewfinder.
This just might be the perfect time for a cell phone camera.Easy,quick andd you will still have pics to remember your visit.
Sep 19, 2014 09:52:57 #
The Top of the Rock is the better view. You see all of Central Park and as far north as the George Washington Bridge. To the south to see the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Freedom Tower, and even in the distance, the Statue of Liberty. You also get a great view of St. Patrick's Cathedral from above.
I would bring a camera, even if it's just a good compact. These are views you'll want to photograph.
I would bring a camera, even if it's just a good compact. These are views you'll want to photograph.
Sep 19, 2014 10:11:48 #
The Rock has a unique viewing layout. You can to the very top for an unobstructed view (no wire or plexiglass). The plexiglass area does have gaps just wide enough to point your camera thru to take clear shots as well.
Also, go late afternoon to view the city in daylight, wait a little bit for darkness and get some night time shots while you are still there.
And send me a postcard!!!!
Pat
Also, go late afternoon to view the city in daylight, wait a little bit for darkness and get some night time shots while you are still there.
And send me a postcard!!!!
Pat
Sep 19, 2014 10:13:49 #
Jim S
Loc: Barrington RI, DC now Hilton Head,
Jay Pat wrote:
The Rock has a unique viewing layout. You can to the very top for an unobstructed view (no wire or plexiglass). The plexiglass area does have gaps just wide enough to point your camera thru to take clear shots as well.
Also, go late afternoon to view the city in daylight, wait a little bit for darkness and get some night time shots while you are still there.
And send me a postcard!!!!
Pat
Also, go late afternoon to view the city in daylight, wait a little bit for darkness and get some night time shots while you are still there.
And send me a postcard!!!!
Pat
I'd agree. The views in 360 degrees are great.
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