Timeline
15:42
Eat yakitori and drink tea at Yakitori Totto. The tea is excellent and the atmosphere is lively before the evening rush.
16:32
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Walk to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck. Ascend to the 70th floor to secure a spot facing west.
16:52
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Watch the sun set toward the WSW over Manhattan. The golden light will illuminate the city skyline just before the sun dips below the horizon.
17:37
End the evening at McGee's Restaurant and Pub. It is an unpretentious spot nearby with good food and a pleasant atmosphere to unwind after the view.
Local tip
The walk from Yakitori Totto to Top of the Rock is about 13 minutes, so leave early enough to beat the crowd. McGee's is a 12-minute walk from the deck.
Check before you go
- Yakitori Totto is open for lunch from noon to 4PM and dinner Sun-Thu 5:30-10:30PM, Fri-Sat 5:30-11:30PM.
- McGee's Restaurant and Pub is open Mon-Sat 11AM-4AM, Sun noon-4AM.
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