The Hills is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

1. The Hills

9.3
N Craig Rd, New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Governors Island · 5 tips and reviews

Ben M.Ben Mackey: One of the best views on the island. Worth the climb.

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Tremendous view of the city, and not just Lower Manhattan. Climb up the rock path for a shorter trip to the top.

Drew S.Drew Sickler: Make sure you get to the top to snap a picture of Manhattan's timeline with a nice ride down on the slide.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

2. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.2
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 885 tips and reviews

Anna K.Anna K.: Amazing place to watch sunset or just to take a look at the city from the top. Try to purchase the tickets in advance. If the weather was bad, you can take a rain check for free.

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: A breathtaking view of Manhattan.

NBC Nightly NewsNBC Nightly News: Located on the roof of 30 Rock visitors can get an unobstructed 360 degree view of New York City.

Under the Brooklyn Bridge is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

3. Under the Brooklyn Bridge

9.1
Brooklyn Bridge (FDR Dr), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · DUMBO · 36 tips and reviews

Jeree A.Jeree Anderson: ♫"You better be careful when you cross that bridge."♩-'Lil KIM

Bastian B.Bastian Beyer: Go at night and watch the skyline! Wow!

adriana s.adriana sabbadin: great place to rest by the water of the east river and a spectacular view of the bridge together with the new Tower one coming up

Transmitter Pier is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

4. Transmitter Pier

9.0
2 Greenpoint Ave (Kent St), Brooklyn, NY
Scenic Lookout · 6 tips and reviews

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: Very clean here. The views of the city are beautiful. There are a few benches scattered throughout the pier.

AlexAlex: awesome view

Alberto S.Alberto Simon: Awesome views

Summit Rock is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

5. Summit Rock

9.0
Central Pk W (at W 83rd St), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Central Park · 5 tips and reviews

rob z.rob zand: Summit Rock is the highest natural elevation in the park. Peaking at 137.5, it stands just a few feet above Vista Rock, home of Belvedere Castle.

rob z.rob zand: bring your pup

Fanny G.Fanny G: Central Park is full of wonders!

Riverside Park - Cherry Walk is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

6. Riverside Park - Cherry Walk

9.3
New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Upper West Side · 1 tip

Julie A.Julie Avra: Just stunning when in bloom !

The Ravine is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

7. The Ravine

8.7
North Meadow (105th St), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Central Park · 3 tips and reviews

SteveSteve: Wonderful trees to hang out under and relax

Jeff W.Jeff Woo: The natural waterfall at the Ravine is a beauty (especially with fall foliage)! Sit on a rock and forget that you're in the middle of Manhattan

Sarah P.Sarah Pulliam Bailey: Love this spot

High Line 10th Ave Amphitheatre is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

8. High Line 10th Ave Amphitheatre

9.2
High Line (10th Ave & W 17th St), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Chelsea · 27 tips and reviews

Sandra T.Sandra Tanahatoe: deff worth a walk, especially on a sunny day!

City of New YorkCity of New York: Did you know? Before the High Line was built in 1934, freight trains traveled along 10th Avenue, creating such dangerous conditions that the busy thoroughfare became known as “Death Avenue.”

EmEm: See if you can find Liliput's small-scale statues installed in unusual and unexpected places at the High Line... said to create an art treasure hunt for visitors.

Outlook Hill is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

9. Outlook Hill

8.7
Governors Island (The Hills), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Governors Island · 3 tips and reviews

Nate F.Nate Folkert: view of the city, the river, and the statue of liberty is worth the climb.

Nate S.Nate S: One of the newest additions to Governors Island post-Sandy. Climb the rocks and enjoy one of the best views of the Statue of Liberty, Jersey City and NYC.

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: Do some rock climbing to get to the top. It’s quick & worth it. You’ll get breathtaking 360 degree views!

Inspiration Point is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

10. Inspiration Point

8.6
Fort Washington Pk Greenway (at W 190th St), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Hudson Heights · 5 tips and reviews

E R.E R: Beautiful view of the Hudson River. Lovely sunsets

Boris K.Boris K: This is actually called Inspiration Point. It was built in 1925. Good place to eat a Clif Bar. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jag9889/4377545332/in/set-72157603333118025

Ben D.Ben Drucker: Bike up here and look over the GWB, Palisades, and Hudson River.

One World Observatory is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

11. One World Observatory

8.9
1 World Trade Ctr (Floor 100), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Financial District · 205 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Hinton: Amazing view, obviously. But a pretty relaxing space at the top of the tower too.

Sam B.Sam Brown: Pop up an hour before sunset, enjoy the views, and then snag a table in the bar for the amazing sunset. Don't forget to peep your number on the way in — #3947.

Richard R.Richard Revilla: Elevator ride up is awesome and truly a spectacular 360 view of the metro area. Top of the Rick still the best view of Manhattan.

Chelsea Piers Great Lawn is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

12. Chelsea Piers Great Lawn

8.8
Hudson River Greenway (btwn W 23rd & W 24th St), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Chelsea · 6 tips and reviews

Thomas H.Thomas Hillard: Bring some snacks and have a picnic! One of New York many amazing parks on the Hudson

Ed T.Ed Torres: Amazing!!!!!

Stina P.Stina P.: Grab some rose and a board game - picnic in the shade on a perfect summer day with pals

Hudson River Promenade is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

13. Hudson River Promenade

8.7
Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Battery Park City · 4 tips and reviews

Lilly N.Lilly N: A very nice Park with a nice view!

Miriam N.Miriam Novalle: Cold👍☕🌟❄❄❄❄❄❄❄🌊

Paul R.Paul Rieckhoff: Great at sunset. And for a run anytime.

86th Floor Observation Deck is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

14. 86th Floor Observation Deck

8.5
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th Sts), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Koreatown · 243 tips and reviews

Vivienne G.Vivienne Gucwa: It's totally worth the wait. Get there an hour before sunset and make sure you wait for the city's lights to come into view shortly after sunset. Super magical. NYC at its best.

Movie MayorMovie Mayor: Here on the observation deck of the Empire State building, Meg Ryan meets Tom Hanks for the first time after being setup by his son on a call-in radio show in 1993's "Sleepless in Seattle." Read more.

NYUNYU: Take the trip to the top! The view is spectacular - see it for yourself!

Hernshead is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in New York City.

15. Hernshead

8.8
Central Park Dr W (at W 74th St), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Central Park · 5 tips and reviews

Yoghie C.Yoghie Cruel: The area offers romantic vacation views of the New York skyline and is especially attractive in the spring with blooming azaleas, Virginia bluebells, Dutchman's breeches, and daffodils.

✨#IamRomdelacrème✨✨#IamRomdelacrème✨: Hernshead was restored in 1988 by Central Park Conservancy. You could also appreciate planted and beautiful seasonal flowers.

Carl F.Carl Fagan: Super secret!