Channel Gardens
Channel Gardens
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Neighbourhood: Midtown
This is the iconic New York that so many visitors imagine before they visit—spectacular skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building, iconic public buildings like Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library, and the non-stop hustle and bustle of the city streets. Fifth Avenue is a shopper's heaven where you can find every kind of store imaginable, with fashion brands ranging from the affordable to the ultra-fancy. Visit the Rockefeller Center to experience towering Art Deco grandeur, and foodies will love the busy restaurants that stay open late in Koreatown. After dark, Midtown calms down a bit, but at any time of day or night it still feels 100% New York.
How to get there
- 47–50 Sts – Rockefeller Center • 4 min walk
- 5th Ave / 53rd St • 4 min walk
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4.5
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Greg Harris
Bronx, NY2,125 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
The Rockefeller Center’s Channel Gardens is a beautiful and serene oasis nestled in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
In December of 2020, I brought my wife and myself to the Channel Gardens to celebrate our Happy Four Year Engagement Anniversary.
When visiting this attraction, my wife and I were deeply impressed by the high quality landscaped gardens, the picturesque sculptures, and the alluring
water fountains located in the series of subsequent pools.
When visiting the Rockefeller Center, both my wife and I highly recommend for visitors to check and sightsee this enchanting attraction!!!
In December of 2020, I brought my wife and myself to the Channel Gardens to celebrate our Happy Four Year Engagement Anniversary.
When visiting this attraction, my wife and I were deeply impressed by the high quality landscaped gardens, the picturesque sculptures, and the alluring
water fountains located in the series of subsequent pools.
When visiting the Rockefeller Center, both my wife and I highly recommend for visitors to check and sightsee this enchanting attraction!!!
Written 8 December 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,436 contributions
Dec 2021
It's Christmas and we came to Rockefeller Center to see the tree and the whole display. This is urban design at its best and these gardens along the fountain pools are part of the enjoyment. Take a tour if you can.
Written 19 May 2022
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia51,704 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Channel Gardens is a beautiful stretch of garden and fountains in Rockefeller Plaza. There are also several sculptures as well as plants and bushes and other greenery that complete the picture! A lovely area to sit down for a little while and just enjoy the time.
Written 4 October 2023
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Lolly’s Look
New York City, NY14,980 contributions
Dec 2020
The channel gardens lead up to the tree. The view from 5th Avenue spanning up to the tree across the channel gardens is an epic holiday view in the city.
Written 16 December 2020
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Rumples
Tucson, AZ11,751 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
These gardens consist of a narrow strip of six rectangular granite pools with fountains, flanked by seasonal flower displays. They run for about 200 feet from Fifth Avenue to the overlook for the lower area of Rockefeller Center that is used as an ice skating rink in winter. Two buildings -- Maison Francaise and the British Empire Building -- and two walkways flank the gardens. Shops in the area include Lego and Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland.
I've seen the gardens in all seasons and my favorite time is December when holiday decorations are weaved into the theme. My most recent visit occurred in October when fall colors predominated. As usual, all plants in the gardens were carefully tended and in good condition.
Benches on both sides of the gardens invite visitors to sit and are often full. There is hustle and bustle throughout the area because Rockefeller Center is a popular tourist attraction. So I do not consider the Channel Gardens to be a good place for a peaceful break. But I have found the seating to be perfect for resting tired feet.
I've seen the gardens in all seasons and my favorite time is December when holiday decorations are weaved into the theme. My most recent visit occurred in October when fall colors predominated. As usual, all plants in the gardens were carefully tended and in good condition.
Benches on both sides of the gardens invite visitors to sit and are often full. There is hustle and bustle throughout the area because Rockefeller Center is a popular tourist attraction. So I do not consider the Channel Gardens to be a good place for a peaceful break. But I have found the seating to be perfect for resting tired feet.
Written 12 October 2018
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Road_Warrior32034
Amelia Island, FL961 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
The lush landscaping and the water sounds amid all the concrete, brick and stone of NYC is a very welcome peaceful oasis. If you are anywhere near Rockefeller Center, you owe it to yourself to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend a few moments in the relative peace and tranquility of these beautiful waterfall gardens. Listening to the sounds of falling water and the variety of plants will help melt away the high paced stresses of the city.
Written 23 July 2017
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Princess
Washington DC, DC290 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
This is a very pretty and charming area~
Unfortunately, it was so so crowded when I visited that I could hardly get a good view.. perhaps it's better when it's not near the holidays!
Unfortunately, it was so so crowded when I visited that I could hardly get a good view.. perhaps it's better when it's not near the holidays!
Written 19 April 2023
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Don P
Dallas, TX13,818 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
This is an OK looking place, calling it a garden is bit of a stretch. This is a narrow area between two buildings that leads from 5th Avenue to Rockefeller Center. The pools have a few planters around it (thus the gardens) and more importantly there are benches. There is some Art right at 5th Avenue which was interesting. Pretty nice place to sit and catch your breath if you have been doing a lot of walking, which tourists tend to do in New York.
Written 5 July 2018
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USCKaboom
New York City, NY4,792 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
This can be very picturesque but it is always swamped by tourists. Lots of shopping right along side it though. And nice photo op for 30 Rock.
Written 25 October 2017
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Phi Somchai
Bangkok, Thailand3,727 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
The Channel gardens is located in front of the Lego shop in Rockefeller center. The plants here are real and many of the flowers were blooming.
There was a water channel here, so it was therapeutic to sit here and people watch.
There was a water channel here, so it was therapeutic to sit here and people watch.
Written 16 August 2017
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I am new in New York and planning to visit a garden with my father, mother, wife & kids. At govisitnyc I found that Channel Gardens is the most memorable destination in New York City and it is the best spot for all ages. Please suggest me more about this.
Written 23 November 2017
“Most Memorable” might set expectations too high. It is not grand, but is 3 or 4 tiled ponds with fountains, surrounded by a little buffer of foliage. Nearby attractions are: Top of the Rock with better views of the city than the top of the Empire State Building, St. Patricks Cathedral is across the street. NBC studios is nearby if you want a tour.
Written 23 November 2017
what other structures are nearby so I can find the Channel Gardens & is there a place for take out food & a restroom
Than you
Written 12 May 2017
It's just in front of the Rockefeller Center. Also there is the Rock Center Cafe (I think that's the name) just between the Rockefeller Center and the garden. I don't know if you can get take out but you can definitely get a bite and a pit stop there
Written 13 May 2017
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