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Audio Tour of Rockefeller Center’s Contemporary Wonders

Henna Wang

Henna Wang

(United States) 
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Join us on an audio walking tour led by artists, chefs and architects through Rock Center to discover its hidden wonders. Your movements unlock audio stories about the neon lights above, the labyrinths below, and everything in between. These are the final days to experience current contemporary wonders like Tin & Ed’s Life Forces and Sanford Biggers’ Oracle.

Meet us at the fountain in front of 1251 Avenue of the Americas at your selected start time (3, 3:30, or 4 PM), then experience the audio tour at your own pace. The tour ends in front of 30 Rock.

Walk duration: 50 minutes, 1.5 miles
What to bring: Headphones and the Gesso app

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Fountain in front of 1251 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA
Fountain in front of 1251 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA Fountain in front of 1251 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA
Fountain in front of 1251 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA

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