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86th Floor Observation Deck

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Koreatown, New York

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86th Floor Observation Deck

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"great view of Central Park & the Empire State Building."(9 Tips)
"Although the express pass was definitely worth the money, we enjoyed..."(9 Tips)
"totally different view of NYC at both times"(6 Tips)
"Get a city pass and u can visit Empire State twice .. Day &..."(6 Tips)

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Crystal HarrisonJune 11, 2014
If you didn't get a ticket to 102nd floor you can pay for it up here! Not included in the NYCpass (not express either)!
Jacob PogsonJune 30, 2019
Beware the photo they force you to take then want $26!! Crazy.
Arik FraimovichOctober 19, 2012
Great views, but no place to seat if you plan to wait for the sunset...
ThermaikosSeptember 22, 2011
From The Top Of Empire State Building You May Find A Lot Of Free WiFi :)
NY WaterwayJuly 2, 2012
Check out our Empire State Building Packages here: http://www.nywaterway.com/EmpireStateBuildingObservatory.aspx
Angelina MonellDecember 30, 2013
I heard it's even better at night and on the 102nd floor.
Sam 24112013February 20, 2015
Spectacular view of the city
Claudius HenrichsMay 23, 2011
Order your ticket in advance via their website and avoid standing in the queue.
safia rSeptember 3, 2016
The view! (But also quite windy ;))
Bruno CardosoOctober 4, 2015
Be honest: Top of the Rock has a better view.
Karina CordeiroAugust 9, 2014
Perfeito! I ♥ New York
DebraMarch 24, 2015
We went about 7pm and had very little waiting
Laurens H.April 25, 2013
The fast elevator takes you all the way up in just a jiffy
Helio MilaniJanuary 24, 2017
A must see attraction.
Chad MurrayDecember 2, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Look southeast on the Hudson River to see where Captain Sully landed the airplane on the water!
Victoria GoulartJune 23, 2017
View at Summer nights
Eric ShineSeptember 11, 2014
Keep walking from main entrance to deck. Crowd get much thinner.
Sherry GluskinOctober 15, 2018
Don’t forget to upgrade if you want to go higher!
Magnus ModigJuly 19, 2018
Is a must when visiting NYC
Jeanne TappMarch 23, 2013
hadn't been up in more than 20 years - fabulous views!
Garrett StewartJune 12, 2011
Get your tickets online. Get EXPRESS! They treat you like a celebrity, worth it!
Charo O.January 28, 2012
So beautiful!!!! After so many years having good time with my sisters Anita & Patty....
Michael GroszekJune 9, 2012
Don't use your flash at night, it won't do anything. Put the camera on the stone and do a long exposure.
Omar Maldonado SarmientoFebruary 3, 2015
Pretty rude workers! On the bright side, outstanding views!!
Shane McKenzieNovember 5, 2016
Use app...it's great.
Jackson BouleyJuly 15, 2013
One of the coolest spots in NYC and a worldwide
Rahmi Mesud YılmazApril 5, 2018
2 hrs in queue to get there
Mike BarkerFebruary 16, 2015
Scenic views of NYC.
Marcelo UriarteFebruary 2, 2013
Cool... Very nice.
Avalon HotelApril 13, 2012
There's a live saxophonist Thursday through Saturday 10PM–1AM
Sergey VasilyevFebruary 26, 2011
You can catch T-Mobile signal staying east and very close to the glass.
Surinder VirkJuly 1, 2012
go to all the corner....u will have a wonderful NYC view
Armelle De OliveiraSeptember 18, 2015
Just see by yourself
Paul MooneyMarch 7, 2014
Great view of New Jersey
TyosinDecember 31, 2011
Come early, opens 8 am. You'll be up in a moment.
Alyssa CarlsonSeptember 4, 2011
Don't buy from the guys on the street ! Scam artists! Line only takes about 20 min!
FMHNovember 26, 2011
1st tip: don't come here.2nd tip: if you must, buy an express pass.
Gabor BarnaSeptember 20, 2011
should try at night too!
Juan RazoMarch 30, 2013
Top of the rock view is better.
RamsirvkAugust 4, 2012
Amazing view!
Lisa AlthouseApril 9, 2013
Bring quarters for the scopes
Laurens H.April 24, 2013
Breathtaking views over newyork!
Rick DoesburgSeptember 1, 2015
Awesome view!
Chris WilliamsFebruary 8, 2010
Head over to top of the rock instead and you'll get a view OF the empire state bulding instead of from it...
Leona HenryApril 3, 2011
Don't go to the 102th floor, it's so not worth it! Stick to the 86th and enjoy the outdoor terrace
Brandon LeibowizMarch 24, 2012
Make sure to use the binoculars
Fernando MirandaJuly 24, 2014
Empire of mind
Aydin KendirApril 1, 2015
Being with family :-)
Colby PopeMay 16, 2011
Download autostitch photo app and make amazing panoramic photos from top
Kenny NassarJuly 26, 2011
Go mid afternoon to beat lines. Take stairs from 80 to 86!!!

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