New York's Most Epic Rooftop Bars

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Aug 2, 2012 —  There’s no skyline as iconic as New York City’s. And what could be better than a frothy mug amidst the glistening wonders of glass and steel while soaking up the summer sun, or a chilled cocktail while marveling at the glowing lights of the city?

With so many skyscrapers packed into one place, it’s no wonder that there are dozens upon dozens of rooftop bars to choose from. And these cloud-touching cocktail joints are rarely shabby little spots, with even the most casual rooftops possessing an aura of luxury and scale. You can find trendy lounges packed with upscale hipsters or über-exclusive rooftops infused with gardens, pools, and the city’s beautiful and famous, where there’s a better chance at scaling the building than getting past the velvet ropes downstairs.

But the prices that rise along with the altitude shouldn’t scare you off; because New York’s rooftops are some of the coolest places you’ll ever party. If you don’t believe us, the scholars of the city’s most historic attractions agree, having provided aficionados a high-up place to sip martinis on top of the country’s most celebrated art museum.

So keep your head in the clouds, join the city’s finest in the sky, and avoid having to deal with the dirt, noise, and occasional cockroach on the streets.