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The Best Views In NYC

Whether you were born and raised in NYC or visiting for the first time, the city’s skyline never ceases to inspire. Here are a few of our favorite vantage points.

Published on: June 24, 2016

​ Whether you were born and raised in NYC or visiting for the first time, the city’s skyline never ceases to inspire. Here are a few of our favorite vantage points. 

1. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

Photos by: @davidmoench | @bevilacquavisuals | @minnapaakkulainen

Photos by: @davidmoench | @bevilacquavisuals | @minnapaakkulainen

2. Brooklyn Bridge

Photos by: @parish_taylor | @scassonova | @kim_massa

Photos by: @parish_taylor | @scassonova | @kim_massa

3. One World Observatory 

Photos by: @aneta_stefankova | @oveisabe | @lexipoborsky

Photos by: @aneta_stefankova | @oveisabe | @lexipoborsky

4. Belvedere Castle

Photos by: @maddie_ryd | @publictheaterny | @amkturtle2

Photos by: @maddie_ryd | @publictheaterny | @amkturtle2

5. Gantry Plaza State Park

Photos by: @seanti69 | @aladin.m98 | @elly_azizian

Photos by: @seanti69 | @aladin.m98 | @elly_azizian

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