Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center

Home of NBC broadcasting, the famous Christmas tree, Saturday Night Live, and yes, even Channel One News, this tower of shops and offices was the grand business accomplishment of John D. Rockefeller, which he thought of as a 'city within a city.'

About 200 flagpoles ring Rockefeller Center, flying the standards of United Nations member states and U.S. states and territories. At the center of the plaza, a signature ice-skating rink becomes outdoor restaurant seating during warmer months.