In Remembrance: September 11, 2001

The red-white-and-blue lighting of the Empire State Building and the annual beams of light that mark roughly where the twin towers once stood called "Tribute in Light" are two of the most prominent visual memorial to those who were lost on September 11, 2001. The lights go on at sunset on September 11 and will go off at dawn on September 12. We will never forget.

Views From The Top Of The Rock® Observation Deck At Rockefeller Center

The Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center offers some of the best views of the thrilling Manhattan skyline. It's worth visiting the observation deck 70 floors high and experiencing 3 viewing decks before sunset and staying until it gets dark for night time views. The observation deck gives an unobstructed 360º city views of the Empire State Building, Central Park, the city skyline, the New Year's Eve ball in Times Square, One World Trade Center, and even Liberty Island. The observation deck is located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza and the entrance is located at 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.

Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks

New Yorkers and tourists lined the Hudson River and filled rooftops along the waterfront last night to celebrate the U.S. Independence Day with the annual Macy's Fourth of July fireworks display. More than 40,000 fireworks lit up the sky over the Hudson River set to music directed by Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Usher. The event also featured a light show on the Empire State Building. These photos didn't do justice to the dazzling fireworks, and were taken from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck.