Rockefeller Center
Skate the famous rink under the golden statue, rent some skates, and wave to the folks at home from the TV studio window.
Midtown’s favorite rink. Walk onto the ice to skate, wave on live TV, and count the flags (please don’t count the flags).
Getting Here
- Map: click Rockefeller Center.
- Walk: from Times Square or Fifth Avenue.
- Subway: 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr.
Things to Do
| What | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Skate | Walk onto the ice, or click The Rink and Skate a Lap | Free |
| Rent Ice Skates | Skate Rentals | 15 |
| Wave on live TV | TV Studio · Wave on Air! | Free |
| Strike Prometheus’s pose, or toss a coin in his fountain | Prometheus | Free, or 1 for a wish |
| Salute about 200 flags | The Flags | Free |
| Take a seat | Benches (press S near the front ones) | Free |
Skating
Walk onto the ice and you start skating, a bit faster than walking. For a proper lap, click The Rink (or the Rink Gate) and choose Skate a Lap: your New Yorker circles the rink by themselves. Click anywhere to stop. Do a Spin is also available, results may vary.
The Ice Skates from Skate Rentals (15 coins) are yours to keep and wear anywhere. If you don’t own skates yet, a tip pops up when you arrive.
The TV Studio
Click the TV Studio window: your New Yorker waves, says “Hi Mom!” and your face appears on the studio’s screen, ON AIR, for a few seconds.
Stamps Here
| Stamp | How |
|---|---|
| Rink Rat | Skate on the Rockefeller rink. |
| Live from 30 Rock | Wave on TV at the studio window. |
| Make a Wish | Toss a coin into a fountain (Prometheus’s counts). |