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Structure, Historic and Protected Site, and Scenic Lookout
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY, New York
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"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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If the starbucks in the lobby is busy, go to the one across 33rd street.
Nate StonecipherAugust 16, 2016Lines are stupid long. View is great, but it isn't worth what they charge you, or how long you wait for it!
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Jonathan GlatfelterApril 3, 2011Don't poke your head through the metal fencing (if you're scared of heights)!
! **Cassidy** !December 8, 2012Do NOT do the Skyride. It's a scam not affiliated with the Empire State Building. Buy tickets inside, not from the people in blue standing outside harassing tourists as they get out of cabs.
DanDecember 25, 2010the line is ridicously long... many steps and at least 40min before get on the top... they made us lostvthe sunset. do not buy tickets outside.. they're just more expensive.
Kyle JohnsonAugust 10, 2011Check in *before* going to the 86th floor. There's no cell service up there.
Jonathan BaneOctober 5, 2012Don't listen to the guys selling tickets outside. Lied and said it was over 2 hours without an express pass. Said express pass (extra 10) would have us up in 25 minutes. Took 1hr:15min. Total waste.
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murcia idiomasOctober 19, 2009we practiced english with out teachers in the empire state building. we are from murcia spain.we study in inglesgarantizado
Ryan HartJune 19, 2011How much electricity is used by the 2-3 dozen plasma TVs speaking to energy conservation?
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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!
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- 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
(212) 736-3100
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"Amazing view, try to be there for the sunset"
Jules Sandoz - 6.7
"Service is great! In a bustling, busy place, it felt very personal. Staff were curteous and helpful. Would definitely come back!"
Emma B-Brown 
"Cafe on the third floor. They do an excellent roasted vegetable. The Danish at the coffee bar was on point."
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