The last time I was in New York City I made my way to the top of the iconic Empire State Building - all 102 floors. With the World Trade Center gone, it's without a doubt the most well known building in New York. Heck, it may've even been that way when the towers still stood. But on this trip to the city, I was most interested in getting to the Top of the Rock, or Rockefeller Center.

A ticket to go to the Top of the Rock was also included in my complimentary City Pass from the Travel Bl...