Sights · Our pick in New York
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Skating under the tree

About The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Ice skating on the rink at Rockefeller Center is a winter tradition, under the golden Prometheus and, in season, the Christmas tree (NYC Tourism). Book a timed session online.
Why it's on our list
- Winter skating
- Under the tree
- Timed sessions
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Rink at Rockefeller Center before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to The Rink at Rockefeller Center, as the crow flies.
- Baccarat Hotel New York0.2 mi3 min walk
- Lotte New York Palace0.2 mi4 min walk
- The Peninsula New York0.3 mi5 min walk
- The St. Regis New York0.3 mi6 min walk
- Waldorf Astoria New York0.3 mi6 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from The Rink at Rockefeller Center are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Times Square0.4 miWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Grand Central0.4 miWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Empire State Building0.8 miWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Central Park1.2 miWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
- The Met1.6 miWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 13 min
- The High Line2.0 miWalk 41 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 15 min
- 9/11 Memorial3.7 miCycle 24 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Brooklyn Bridge3.8 miCycle 24 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Statue of Liberty ferries4.3 miCycle 28 minCar or taxi 27 min