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102nd Floor Observatory

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Koreatown, New York

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"spectacular view of New York City"(4 Tips)
"The height difference with the 86th is too little."(3 Tips)
"... are crazy long, and express passes all... Just make make sure that you..."(2 Tips)
"... as it will not add much value. The height difference is to little."(2 Tips)

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ℳ𝒶𝓎♍August 9, 2017
Great views of the city from top but, in my opinion I'd suggest to stick to the 86th floor deck as the height difference is really slight and you still get to see a spectacular view of New York City
PNR SHNOctober 26, 2016
Here's the New York from here is beautiful.If you want to watch New York you should definitely go.Amazing 102th floor..👻
Nicolas EvensMay 23, 2015
Went to 86th around 6pm for a while, then waited sunset on 102nd. It was marvellous even if quite crowded. 102nd has windows, don't expect great shots from up there, but the view is just great.
Philipp ZJanuary 21, 2016
Less traffic in the evening and on clear days much better with the lights switch on. Safe the extra $20 for the 102nd floor as it will not add much value. The height difference is to little.
Michael MuseDecember 14, 2014
My favorite tourist activity in NY. You get such a cool sense for how the city is laid out.
Kimmie OhhAugust 17, 2020
Spectacular scenic views. Never a dull view here at night. Enjoy the city lights & views of the city!
Sam 24112013February 20, 2015
Iconic building that you must visit at least once. Spectacular view of the city
Lee A.April 10, 2014
Pay the extra money, online, for the express! Lines are crazy long, and express passes all... Just make make sure that you constantly tell people that you have "Express" tickets!
Kekoa KuhiaJuly 6, 2013
Get the Express Pass. On busy days it is well worth it because you skip ALL the lines! It saved us 2 to 3 hours.
Dr. Ernest C. Rodriguez from G.W. University, Washington, DCMarch 22, 2017
Save the extra $20 for the 102nd floor as it will not add much value. The height difference with the 86th is too little.
safia rSeptember 3, 2016
I think this is actually the 102nd floor..? Enclosed and not windy, and the view is not too different from the 86th floor. I'd say visiting the 86th floor is good enough!
Steve-OJune 7, 2013
Just take your time. You'll never get a better view of the Big Apple, so drink it in from all sides.
Kimmie OhhJuly 26, 2020
Spectacular views. Never a dull view here at night. Enjoy the city lights ❤️
Catherine BennettAugust 7, 2013
Beautiful views of the city! Get the audio tour... Worth every penny!
Ricardo LucianoJanuary 3, 2016
It took us 4 hours to go up but we did it, if you see the line out near to Starbucks in the corner go somewhere else. Use the NY Pass!!!
👑МайяMarch 5, 2013
Unbelievable amazing views!all skyscrapers like toys!
Sam 24112013February 20, 2015
Long cue even very early morning. We're glad we took express so no cuing :-)
Richard H HarrisOctober 20, 2013
Come up just before sunset and get day & night views!
Daniel CuellarJanuary 5, 2013
Spectacular view. The best 17 $US spent
Gabriel ChungAugust 1, 2014
View Manhattan from one of the tallest buildings in the city.
Ognen JaneskiSeptember 9, 2016
Don't spend your money on a useless view. There isn't any difference between the 86th (open air) and this 102nd (non open air). I gave 20$ for nothing.
Vaishali SabhahitMarch 10, 2013
Go towards evening so that you get the sunlight and the twinkling lights.
Wen ZhengDecember 18, 2014
I like it's rainbow colour...amazing...
Federica VangelistiAugust 25, 2014
Amazing view
NY Waterway ManagerJuly 2, 2012
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Liz HerreraAugust 31, 2013
It's really windy up there so girls don't were dresses or skirts :P
Huynh HaOctober 17, 2013
Check the estimated time of sunset before you go so you'll get before and after pictures of the views.
Lee A.April 10, 2014
Express ticket worth EVERY penny!
Marianne S.April 14, 2015
Stunning sights of NYC
Luke ChuDecember 17, 2014
A must just to say you've been to Ny
M. S. NiniMay 12, 2013
Do not miss the Sky ride!
Vagner SantannaFebruary 2, 2014
The view is amazing!
JavoApril 21, 2014
The view is spectacular, the skyride show, not worth paying
Ada DubrawskaMarch 29, 2018
Fewer tourists than 86th
Ozgur TandoganNovember 18, 2014
Love that buıldıng
gunzJuly 20, 2015
coz ur in New York!
Biz TraveldudeApril 4, 2015
sweet view, long lines
Florian ZumbrunnNovember 9, 2013
The 102 sucks, just go to the 86 wayyy better!!
James McKayMarch 29, 2013
Don't pay the extra $17 to go to the 105th floor, it really isn't worth it.
Yura LeeOctober 6, 2014
View sucks.
Stephen K (scooprel)February 14, 2015
Got married on the 86th floor deck on Valentine's Day 2015
Sedat G.May 3, 2015
Künefeyi tek gecerim :))
Francis Toribio RosaOctober 2, 2013
Excelente vista de la ciudad, una experiencia inolvidable.
Jérôme TomasiniAugust 10, 2014
Attention : le 102e étage ne donne pas sur l'extérieur : on contemple la vue à travers une vitre. Le 86e étage suffit largement.
Carlos Jorge IrigoyenSeptember 23, 2014
Muy buen lugar, la.atencion excelente. El lugar y la vista inmejorable.
Paula CarvalhoJanuary 2, 2016
Lindo à noite com uma noite transparente!
Primo Tacca NetoAugust 3, 2015
Um ótimo lugar para você ver e refletir do que o homem é capaz.
Alina HBJuly 15, 2015
Súper organizada la entrada, excelente vista.
AygenJanuary 29, 2016
Ekstra 20$ ödeyerek 102. kata çıkmak çok gereksiz
Ulisses @ MMarch 18, 2015
Mais uma atração imperdível. Só me arrependi de pegar o aparelho de tradução, pois era muito desconfortável.

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