Best views

The Allen Room (at Frederick P. Rose Hall)
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s ravishing auditorium features a huge wall of glass behind its stage, giving concertgoers the opportunity to gaze onto Columbus Circle and Central Park South. Broadway at 60th St (212-721-6500)

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola (at Frederick P. Rose Hall)
Next door to the Allen Room, the smaller jazz club features a similar view of Central Park, making it feel like some 1950s movie penthouse. Broadway at 60th St (212-258-9595)

South Street Seaport, Pier 17
The summer rock series features a terrific lineup of rising indie-rock bands—and views of the East River, Brooklyn and docked ships. Fulton St at Water St (southstreetseaport.com)

Radio City Music Hall
The exquisite Art Deco masterpiece’s legendary arc makes even the most pedestrian concert seem dramatic. 1260 Sixth Ave at 50th St (212-247-4777, radiocity.com)

Bargemusic
Listen to a string quartet while floating down the East River and gazing onto lower Manhattan. Bargemusic Fulton Ferry Landing, Dumbo, Brooklyn (718-624-2083)

Castle Clinton
Ferries depart for the Statue of Liberty near this national monument; in the summer, free concerts are held on the historic site. Battery Park City, Battery Pl at State St (212-835-2789)

Carnegie Hall
Avert your eyes from the stage, crane your neck and admire the domed ceiling of America’s most celebrated auditorium. 154 W 57th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (212-247-7800)

East River Park Amphitheater
Yelps from rock & roll’s fringes emit from a ramshackle waterfront amphitheater. FDR Dr at Cherry St (ermp.org)

Nelson A. Rockefeller Park
When the weather is warm, the River to River series presents free shows on the Battery Park lawn, facing the Hudson. Enter Battery Park City, Chambers St at Riverside Terr (212-528-2733)

Bowery Ballroom (balcony)
Look down and admire as New York’s rock fans flirt, drink and gossip. 6 Delancey St between Bowery and Chrystie St (212-533-2111)

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