The ride in the glass-roofed elevator is already a breathtaking experience. It soars to the 70th floor of Rockefeller Center in just 50 seconds. On arrival at the observation platform of the world-famous Art Deco building, visitors have an unparalleled 360-degree panoramic view of the city from 850 feet up. No grille or fence impedes the view of Manhattan and environs from the top level of the three-story roof deck.