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The Best Views In NYC

Whether you were born and raised in NYC or visiting for the first time, the city’s skyline never ceases to inspire. Here are a few of our favorite vantage points.

Published on: June 24, 2016


Whether you were born and raised in NYC or visiting for the first time, the city’s skyline never ceases to inspire. Here are a few of our favorite vantage points. 

1. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

3 images of Rockefeller Center at different times of day
Photos by: @davidmoench | @bevilacquavisuals | @minnapaakkulainen


Photos by: @davidmoench | @bevilacquavisuals | @minnapaakkulainen

2. Brooklyn Bridge

3 different views of the Brooklyn Bridge
Photos by: @parish_taylor | @scassonova | @kim_massa


Photos by: @parish_taylor | @scassonova | @kim_massa


3. One World Observatory 

3 different views of Manhattan
Photos by: @aneta_stefankova | @oveisabe | @lexipoborsky


Photos by: @aneta_stefankova | @oveisabe | @lexipoborsky


4. Belvedere Castle

3 panel image of Belvedere Castle from different angles
Photos by: @maddie_ryd | @publictheaterny | @amkturtle2


Photos by: @maddie_ryd | @publictheaterny | @amkturtle2


5. Gantry Plaza State Park

3 panel image of Gantry Plaza State Park
Photos by: @seanti69 | @aladin.m98 | @elly_azizian


Photos by: @seanti69 | @aladin.m98 | @elly_azizian

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