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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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King ReyesApril 21, 2015Good time to visit is late night! If you only want to relieve stress just climb up.
- Drew FreyApril 12, 2013This is a great place to announce on Vine that you are (in fact) engaged:
Shannon JeropkeJune 14, 2011Spend the $20 and go to the top of this historic monument. The views are breathtaking and unlike almost anything else you'll ever see!
Edgar MaveDecember 30, 2019Majestic! It changes through time but not the escential. Visit it around 8:00 to avoid the lines
Lauralee HiseAugust 5, 2012Amazing view! Next time I may go later, because the lines were very long. It was still incredible!
Yoris SebastianJune 1, 2014I buy regular ticket price at 29 dollars :) Buy the tickets at the regular ticket box inside ;)- Bettina KMarch 18, 2017Go there late at night or on a day people would stay at home to skip hours of waiting time
Fortune MagazineMarch 15, 2012Did you know that $20MM will be spent on the building’s green refurbishments, which should reduce energy use by 38% and save $4.4 million annually? September 26, 2010 issue, p. 17
Johan Perz™ 😏April 25, 2014Just climb the stairs from the 80th to the 86th floor, so much quicker than the 20min wait for the elevator.
GarikTravelsMarch 27, 2011Try to get here when the weather is good. And definitely buy tickets for the 102nd floor observation deck. The view is breath-taking!
Ha1thamJune 11, 2018Really expensive, but was nice, go for the 86th floor, i think its enough, not much difference from the 102 floor.
BBC World ServiceOctober 26, 2010The Empire State Building gave hope to Americans during the Great Depression. Listen to our documentary about the building while you are here. Click on this tip to get the link. Read more
A BCDAugust 5, 2015Why do the colors keep changing every night? There's a reason.
DMAugust 10, 2015This is the only building in city by watching at I can truly believe I'm really in New York.
Barry PhillipsJanuary 24, 2015The experience was nice the price too pricey $56 and $20 for a picture kick rocks but yolo
Don't forget your camera/smartphone. Beautiful skyline of New York
Óli EysturdalSeptember 13, 2012Go there at night! At midnight you can get out through without queuing. Closes at 1.15 am. Great view!!
Ryan SorensenJanuary 4, 20121,050 ft up in the air might make it seem like your not on Earth any more but the occasional pigeons will remind you where you're at. :)
Kyriaki VasilakiFebruary 24, 2016The first thing you should do when arriving at NYC.Especially for first timers.
U can come here for bz too. Just visiting sone attorneys friends. Doesnt hurt to keep them handy....)))))
AlaraJanuary 14, 2017102 floor is overrated. Go there to watch the sunset so you can see the timelapse of New York yourself.
42nd Street PhotoAugust 16, 2011this should be your first stop after you get your camera from us. We are down the street from here, Super fun ride at the top http://www.esbnyc.com/ ,
Joseph ShambrookMay 5, 2013The 102nd floor observatory, though inside rather than outside, is worth it for the less amount of people.
Movie MayorOctober 15, 2010Here on the observation deck of the Empire State building, Meg Ryan meets Tom Hanks for the first time after being setup by his son on a call-in radio show in 1993's "Sleepless in Seattle." Read more
ViewSonicSeptember 6, 2011Visit the Empire State Building at night (it is open until 2am) and pay the extra to go to the 102nd floor. The view is breathtaking. #Pepcom
Know a tenant? You can go up to the Observatory for half price and skip the line if you're with someone who has a Building ID.
Tori RichardsDecember 25, 2012Fast pass was so worth it. Don't trust the street vendors! Go inside to buy your tickets!
Alex RichardsDecember 20, 2015Book online to cut the line and check the temperature before visiting.
板津 魁彦July 2, 2017The line to get to the top is so long but the line is come back down is so short haha it offers nice view of NYC but not worth the price in my opinion
Christopher WalshApril 29, 2015Take the stairs from the observation deck and save yourself the elevator wait.
ChristianAugust 28, 2014Really - just head over to Top of the Rock instead. Fewer people, lower price, better and unobstructed views.
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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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(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!"
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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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