Thunderbolt Roller Coaster at Luna Park, Coney Island
This roller coast, the first built in Coney Island since the Cyclone in1927, affords amazing views of the area from 115 feet in the air – if you can your eyes open.
Gray Line Tour
Sitting on top of an iconic New York double-decker bus offers travelers the a bird’s eye view, from 15 feet, of all of the city’s best sites.
Empire State Building
The building, once the world’s tallest building for more than 40 years, is an icon of the Big Apple-and the perfect place to take in the city from 103 stories above the action.
Top of the Rock
The Top of the Rock observation deck is the perfect New York City spot for taking in all the other skyscrapers and all the people down below.
The Highline
While not the highest view of New York City, it’s one of the most unique. A stroll along the Highline promises great views.
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