 The first integrated office complex in the world, combining shops, gardens, restaurants and entertainment, the Rockefeller Centre was the brainchild of the businessman and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller. Construction began during the Depression era between 1931 and 1940. Thirty Rockefeller Plaza, with its gilded statue of Prometheus at the entrance, was one of the earliest buildings constructed and remains the largest. The famous Radio City Music Hall was added in 1932 and features the famous Rockettes Chorus line, a highlight during the Christmas and Easter season.
Known as much for its outdoor spaces as it is for its indoor areas, Rockefeller Center features an outdoor café, the sloping Channel Garden, and a skating rink. If you plan to visit New York City during the Christmas season, be sure to see the world's largest decorated Christmas tree located near the skating rink. Beneath Rockefeller Center lurks a plethora of shops. There are upscale boutiques of all types here, and visitors can purchase anything from Japanese books to Italian leather goods. |
