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Structure, Historic and Protected Site, and Scenic Lookout
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and The New Yorker recommend this place
"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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SEGAJune 5, 2013Stand in front of the doors looking over the edge. You’ll find yourself in a pocket of warmth with a spectacular view. - Matt, Development Equipment Supervisor
Hussam AlQatariJuly 3, 2012Make sure you make it to the top! The view is just fantastic! One of the best things to do in New York!
Harumi UJuly 9, 2015For Manhattan horizon watching, lower level observatory deck provides a better view than the top deck
Bettina KMarch 18, 2017Get a ticket to the first stop, when there get a ticket to go all the way to the top.
Lauren Murphy-GerlingMarch 6, 2013Don't just see it from the ground, spend that $25 to hit the top. You won't regret it...unless you forget to bring a camera.
Toby SrebnikJune 11, 2012Amazing view. Getting up and down to 86th took a little longer than expected, but well worth the wait.
Jorge Oscar González ZalazarDecember 23, 2015Goegeous building. Don't visit 86th floor deck on a rainy or foggy day. Keep your bucks for another day.
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K12 IncApril 12, 2012Did you know? The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world for over 40 years, from its completion in 1931, until 1972.
Domnule ObzenJuly 26, 2015This building is totally a symbol of what NY is. Waiting on the line is totally OK; specially when you check the view of this city from the top.
MOVIECLIPSApril 13, 2011The Empire State Building is featured in various films. One of the most popular scenes featuring it in recent cinema history is from the movie Independence Day (1996). Read more
Jeetendra ChandragiriJanuary 5, 2012A waste of time and money; rude staff too. Top of the Rock, the observation deck at Rockefeller Center (50th St. & 5/6 Av.) provides an unrestricted view, quicker to reach and all-round more enjoyable
Elizabeth McDanielJune 24, 2019Get the express ticket to skip the lines - for three it was $100 - best $100 I ever spent!
sree sreenivasanMay 21, 2012One way to skip the lines of 45mins to 120mins is to take the 10-min Disney-style SkyRide. Worth the extra bucks.
Juliet MartinezMarch 20, 2013honestly, it was me least favorite thing to do in NY. If you do go up then make sure you only go to the 86th floor.- Mike SingletonMay 8, 2014The Empire State Building lights up in Rubik’s cube colors tonight for the cube’s 40th birthday. Read more
Melissa LopezSeptember 11, 2014top of NYC so far and best view of Manhattan. Can never compare to my London....
ElenaAugust 14, 2014There are so many Russian tourists there, but no Russian anywhere.The view is beautiful, but it took almost 3 hours to get there.The guy on the street sells tickets for 38$, but its real price is 28!!
Jared WickFebruary 20, 2015Check out the observation deck at 30 Rock for great views of the empire state building.
Alexander KostSeptember 29, 2017Even though it is almost a century old it looks very luxurious and classy
Stephen Neill O'BrienDecember 24, 2016Very quick today...go during the holidays...everyone's gone..yea!!!
Dave SawyerDecember 16, 2013Extra money to 102nd is worth it for less crowds and better, climate controlled views... also, later at night on a cold day = almost no crowds at all.
David ☕️ KleinNovember 29, 201486th floor is good enough. Don't worry about going all the way to the top.
Pedro PereiraJuly 11, 2013Please, if you value your time, money and mental health, DO NOT take the Skyride! Go directly to the Observatory, it's absolutely breathtaking!
MAMMA MIA!January 21, 2012Since you're so close to the Winter Garden Theatre (50th & Broadway), catch a performance of MAMMA MIA, now 11 years on Broadway. For best availability, try a 2pm Saturday or Sunday matinee.
Elizabeth HutterJanuary 24, 2016It was so beautiful and awesome inside of the Empire State Building.😀
FreezeCrowdApril 17, 2014Amazing views! FreezeCrowd is the sponsor of the NYEBN meetup, that was on the 60th floor.
Vincent VelemaJanuary 8, 2011the main entrance is on 5th ave. go there and you will be less herassed by the NYskyride touristtraps salesguys. Usual ticket is around 20$ (touristtrap package goes upto 50$!)
Susanna DemarchiJanuary 2, 2015Awesome, but the line was incredible. Not normal at all. The all afternoon in line!
Ross SheingoldMarch 23, 2012#ProTip not worth paying extra to go to the enclosed viewing deck on 102 unless you want to say you were at the highest point of #NYC. The 86th floor views are just fine
travel42August 31, 2011It's best to buy tickets ahead of time to make the wait a little shorter. For an extra $15, you can go to the observatory on the 102nd floor.
AminNovember 29, 2010You have to go here when visiting Manhattan ! Be there an hour before sunset so you can enjoy the city's view by day and night.
Solemi CervantesApril 27, 2013Sky ride is $42....not worth it! Do it only if you have the NYC Pass or have a free ticket
Claudia GonzalesAugust 18, 2013Fair price for one of the most iconic buildings in the city! Beautiful view!- Signs VisualJuly 20, 2015During the depression-era, about 3,400 workers were employed with good pay on any single day doing construction-- Read more
WhiteDino .ComSeptember 27, 2013Look around at the amazing Turn of the century architecture! WhiteDino.com approved!
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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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"Amazing view, try to be there for the sunset"
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"Service is great! In a bustling, busy place, it felt very personal. Staff were curteous and helpful. Would definitely come back!"
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"Cafe on the third floor. They do an excellent roasted vegetable. The Danish at the coffee bar was on point."
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