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Empire State Building

Structure, Historic and Protected Site, and Scenic Lookout

Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY, New York

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Ranked #4 for scenic views in New York
Has a stamp of approval from The New Yorker and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
"Beautiful view from the observation tower on 86th floor."(32 Tips)
"Beautiful views from the observation deck."(33 Tips)
"102nd floors,just before sunset!"(27 Tips)
"The Express Pass is the best $25 you can spend!"(25 Tips)

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Shyam SundarJuly 24, 2016
The observatory deck
Gus CanoDecember 11, 2016
So nice :)
Swemeatballs .March 2, 2011
Don't bother with the view from the observation deck, goto the Rockefeller Tower for a better view incl the Empire State Building
EatMeDrinkMeNYCDecember 31, 2011
If this will be your only visit here, consider getting the upgraded fastback ticket.
Marcelo GarbovetskySeptember 22, 2015
Espectacular view of NY I love this place
Michael B.September 2, 2012
This is a nice place 2 go 2, the observation deck is pretty cool.
Rima AlisaSeptember 5, 2013
A beautiful sight indeed!
Aktina WatermanMarch 10, 2013
Breathtaking view on the top at night.
Gaurav KulkarniApril 23, 2013
Dont forget to bring your jacket!!
Pinkie PoshApril 3, 2013
Get there early if you want to beat the lines
Bogdan GunaSeptember 3, 2015
Amazing view over nyc skyline
Eduardo OtuboNovember 25, 2011
Get to the top and start your Frank Sinatra playlist in the headset. :-)
Josh TaroliApril 27, 2016
Enjoy the view!
Rak Al FaisalNovember 27, 2019
Nice view of the great New York city!!
Caner GözSeptember 14, 2011
Empire State Store should sell original stuffs. Just buy magnets and ESBmodels for 19$ and go down.
Kerri BFebruary 22, 2013
Don't buy tickets from orange shirt sky ride guys!!! They can not sell you tix to 102 floor no matter what they say.
Charles MeyerAugust 11, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Go late at night- no lines- more romantic if that's your thing. It's open until 2am
Sam OdleAugust 16, 2014
Save time - but tickets ahead of time online
Wen ZhengDecember 18, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Wowww...I like that colour...
Valentina MonteFebruary 26, 2013
Go at night and search for long lost loves.
Ana Paula ArcuriFebruary 27, 2013
Amazing view! Super cold when i was in the top!
Stephanie AtkinsJuly 11, 2011
Get the New York City Pass, includes access to the Empire State Building!
Jess VDecember 31, 2013
Line up for an hour outside the building then over an hour inside the building then walk up the stairs 6 floors coz the lift doesn't work. Go to top of the rock instead
Kata RinaApril 6, 2013
Do not buy tickets on the street! We got in with no wait !
Joshefo JacquesApril 8, 2018
Best view of NYC
Simon MJuly 18, 2011
Buy your ticket online before you go and you'll avoid some of the queues!
MartinaAugust 7, 2014
View from my class!)
Kseniya KozyrFebruary 4, 2019
just magnificent
Edward PenaFebruary 9, 2013
Advise to purchase a New York Pass to skip the line before coming here.
Büşra TaşpınarJanuary 1, 2014
Top of the Rock has the best view in NYC.
Serhan SaygiOctober 16, 2015
Exciting experience..:)
Aiden KirchnerSeptember 13, 2011
This is a must see. A great piece of American History.
Debbie MillmanFebruary 7, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Worked there for 12 years. An awesome awesome building.
JoomlArtNovember 4, 2011
Iconic landmark. - One of the wonders of the modern world
Leon MusscheJune 19, 2012
can't be missed! don't take the side entrance that says it's faster
Erik CintronJune 28, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Very beautiful view but do it once and that's it. the lines were annoying and u lose the excitement and spend more time online then looking at the view...but once u got to the top it was nice
Mmmm MmmmmSeptember 25, 2013
Wonderful place!
Oliverio OrozcoJuly 29, 2013
If you have the NY pass use the skyride!!!!
Nenna KabranovAugust 23, 2014
It's incredible !!
Jessica CullanOctober 15, 2012
Worth it to go to the 102nd floor! Less crowded!
Alex RichardsDecember 20, 2015
Check out the seasonal gifts in the gift shop
Omar al-D 🇶🇦April 6, 2015
A must - do in NY! 🌃
Jennifer BrownMay 18, 2015
What a view! 🙈
HashtagNYUNovember 16, 2012
Join us on commencement night to see the ESB lit up in NYU violet!
Jessica J.December 31, 2015
The views are beautiful
ElizabethAugust 21, 2015
Always impressed.
VallyriMarch 3, 2018
the view from the ground is more iconic.
Abdulrahman FetyaniOctober 9, 2016
Icon of NY
UiruNovember 3, 2014
Best viewed from distance.
NahidJuly 9, 2014
Photos do not do night views justice.

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Empire State Building

350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St)
New York, NY 10118
United States

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Soaring 1,454 ft. (443 m.) above Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the region's #1 tourist attraction & the heart of New York City. Our 86th & 102nd floor Observatories offer the two highest viewing decks in NYC along with unobstructed 360-degree views. On a clear day, you can see five states!