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Sunrise at the Citigroup Center

Start your day early to catch the first golden light hitting the slanted roof of the Citigroup Center.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 06:47

    Citigroup Center

    Arrive at the Citigroup Center between Lexington and 3rd Aves. Find a spot with a clear view of the building’s distinctive slanted roof and long, slender base columns before the light hits it.

  2. 07:17

    Citigroup Center

    Watch the sunrise at 07:17. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting early morning light across the skyscraper's facade. Take in the grand atrium view from the outside.

  3. 07:47

    Ess-a-Bagel

    Walk 3 minutes to Ess-a-Bagel for breakfast. The legendary doughy, chewy bagels are perfect fuel after the early start. Check the queue before ordering.

  4. 08:02

    Citigroup Center

    Walk back 3 minutes to the Citigroup Center. Stroll through the grand atrium now that the morning rush has settled slightly, admiring the architecture in the full daylight.

Local tip

Ess-a-Bagel opens at 06:00 on weekdays, so you can grab your bagel and coffee before or after the sunrise moment without waiting. The Citigroup Center is located between Lexington and 3rd Aves.

Check before you go

  • Ess-a-Bagel hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa,Su 06:00-17:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Manhattan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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