Rockefeller Center
The Art Deco complex hosting the winter ice rink, Christmas tree, Radio City and NBC studios.
Example
In December the tree and the sunken rink are the postcard, and before 8 am is the only window where you move faster than shuffle speed.
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Frequently asked questions
Is skating at the Rockefeller rink worth the price?
It is small and pricey but it is the postcard. Early weekday sessions cost less and feel less like skating in a fishbowl. Bryant Park's winter rink is the free-admission alternative.
When should I see the Christmas tree?
Before 8 am or after 11 pm in December. Midday and evening crowds move at shuffle speed through police barriers.
Is there a cheaper place to skate in Midtown?
Bryant Park's winter rink, four blocks south, charges nothing for entry and only for skate rental. The Rockefeller rink is smaller, pricier and the postcard.
