The best viewing platform in the world, enjoy the panoramic view of New York and the best spot to shoot the Empire State Building. There are three main viewing platforms in New York, the viewing platforms of Building One, the Empire State Building and here. I've been to all three of them. There's no outdoor area in Building 1. The Empire State Building can't be photographed when it goes up. So the best place to shoot in New York is at Rockefeller Center, here. Over many people stay up until evening when it's near dusk because they can enjoy the day and night and the evening scenery at once.