Empire State Building

Empire State Building

Structure, Historic and Protected Site, and Scenic Lookout
Koreatown, New York
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Empire State Building
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    Ranked #4 for scenic views in New York
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    The scenic views at Empire State Building is a can't miss
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    Sherry G.
    "Beautiful view from the observation tower on 86th floor."(32 Tips)
    Julie S.
    "Beautiful views from the observation deck."(33 Tips)
    Cally D.
    "102nd floors,just before sunset!"(27 Tips)
    Irene U.
    "The Express Pass is the best $25 you can spend!"(25 Tips)
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  • Christopher W.
    Christopher WalshApril 29, 2015
    Take the stairs from the observation deck and save yourself the elevator wait.
  • Jen
    JenApril 8, 2012
    Get express tickets. No queues for security or the Lifts....ushered straight to the top! Worth very penny!
  • Apostolos S.heart icon on user image
    Apostolos SamarasSeptember 25, 2017
    Iconic and must visit. Worth the money.
  • Brett M.
    Brett MakowskiNovember 5, 2014
    $29 to the 86th floor and $50 to the 102nd floor.
  • Lawrence W.
    Lawrence WardDecember 30, 2014
    Great place to take the kids. Observation deck is worth the lines.
  • Reggee S.heart icon on user image
    Reggee Socorro-GarnerOctober 26, 2015
    This was the first thing we saw! Loved it #NYCin14hours
  • Evanheart icon on user image
    EvanJuly 20, 2013
    Get the express ticket. It costs more but you skip every line in, up, down, and out. Probably saves 2 hours of waiting even on a slow day.
  • The New York Daily News
    The New York Daily NewsApril 29, 2011
    PHOTO: Opened on May 1st, 1931, the Empire State Building turns 80 this year! Visit our iconic photo gallery, at the link, for amazing images of the building's history! Read more
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    ꒰ 🍮 ꒱ ･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧February 12, 2016
    It was foggy outside when we went, but it was still super cool!
  • Vg K.
    Vg KrishSeptember 5, 2014
    Don't forget to ask for the audio tour headset. Was very helpful
  • Anna
    AnnaJanuary 3, 2013
    two hours in the line, 15 minutes on the top... It was the third time when i spent my precious time in the least effective way, after Eiffel tower and Mao Zedong mausoleum ... No more tourist trap!
  • Leigh
    LeighSeptember 14, 2014
    Best to visit at night for the scenic city lights! 😊
  • Rev &.
    Rev "The Rev" 😈July 5, 2013
    Skip the line. Buy an express ticket in advance on their website. http://www.esbnyc.com/buy_tickets.asp
  • Lydia B.heart icon on user image
    Lydia BerkennouJanuary 27, 2015
    Get up to see the sublime view!
  • Dustin G.
    Dustin GavinMarch 13, 2013
    "the early bird gets the worm" rings true for this place. I was through security and at the observation deck faster than expected.
  • clive k.heart icon on user image
    clive kornitzerJanuary 7, 2019
    Great bit of art deco design .
  • Theodoros B.
    Theodoros BakasAugust 19, 2022
    What an amazing experience! It's a must.
  • lawrence w.
    lawrence wardDecember 30, 2014
    Observation deck is a great place to take kids.
  • Roggy R.
    Roggy RocksteadyMay 12, 2013
    If you look reeeeeeeal close, you can see the statue of Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan on the 86th floor.
  • Trump Hotel Collection
    Trump Hotel CollectionJune 30, 2011
    The tallest building in NYC and offers breathtaking must-see views from the 86th floor observation deck.
  • David D.heart icon on user image
    David DelgadoAugust 28, 2013
    This is the reason were called the big apple and why this city never sleeps. I love New York
  • CaliGirl S.
    CaliGirl SavaSeptember 5, 2014
    magnificant symbol of the city!!!
  • Foodiesprheart icon on user image
    FoodiesprAugust 6, 2015
    Great view at #NYC icon!
  • Ian M.
    Ian MascioliJuly 25, 2013
    Come with a tour. It's the best way to come here!
  • Jessica R.
    Jessica RandazzaSeptember 5, 2010
    Don't worry about the wait, you can skip "75 percent of the line for the low cost of $47!" New Yorkers opt out, save your money and come have a martini with me at the strand.
  • Bloomberg TV
    Bloomberg TVJuly 13, 2012
    Need a work out? Climb the 102 floors of the Empire State Building valued at $2.5 billion and attracting around 4 million visitors a year
  • Lori / L.
    Lori / LorraineApril 11, 2013
    Get tickets online first. Then go in the morning. Very friendly staff
  • J. I.heart icon on user image
    J. I.G.November 3, 2014
    The views from this classic skyscraper are amazing.
  • Jennifer E.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer EvansSeptember 6, 2015
    A NY tradition. Go early and avoid the lines.
  • Lisa S.heart icon on user image
    Lisa SerdonsFebruary 8, 2015
    So biiiiiiig. And very cold in February. But the view is unforgettable!
  • TOPMAN
    TOPMANAugust 31, 2012
    Head into our New York store (Broadway & Broome), check-in and tweet #FoursquareNY for your chance to win a $250 Stylist Appointment!
  • Claudia R.heart icon on user image
    Claudia RodriguezJanuary 7, 2016
    The amazing view! I love it!
  • Christina Y.
    Christina YoshiiNovember 9, 2014
    The view the view and the view
  • Stephan B.heart icon on user image
    Stephan BeckJune 13, 2014
    Order your tickets online, saves a lot of time in the cue.
  • NY Waterway
    NY WaterwayMay 2, 2012
    Our 34th Street bus is FREE for ferry riders. Take it right to the Empire State Building! www.nywaterway.com
  • Lili
    LiliJuly 3, 2011
    Definitely upgrade to the EXPRESS pass. It is $25, but the lines to the observation deck are ridiculous. Passes are totally worth it!!!
  • Steve W.
    Steve WattsMarch 17, 2015
    Make sure you buy tickets inside the building....external sellers are a rip off (yes, they got me)
  • Burcu K.heart icon on user image
    Burcu KaradayıSeptember 23, 2016
    So much crowded. Also there are wires you can not enjoy The view
  • Zhue E.heart icon on user image
    Zhue EstradaDecember 18, 2014
    I was scared of the wind, but nothing you can't control. Cool place!
  • Veronika L.
    Veronika LosovaAugust 7, 2014
    Don't be cheap and buy the priority pass. Seriously. Even if you go there at 10pm!
  • Shinfu
    ShinfuMay 13, 2014
    Don't go inside. Go to the Top of the Rock. It's a trap. Longs queues, the personal is not very kind and the view are worse that in the top of the rock. 2-4 hours without a rest.
  • Susy G.heart icon on user image
    Susy Grison ManzanOctober 3, 2016
    The best place, in NYC
  • Shawn M.
    Shawn MillerJune 13, 2013
    if you don't want to wait in line for hours buy the express pass its worth the money
  • Naomi
    NaomiApril 2, 2012
    Pay for the express line, it's worth it because line goes on forever and ever. Toilets on 86th floor are the clean.
  • Chris N.heart icon on user image
    Chris NixonMarch 8, 2015
    Long lines, but a great view once you reach the 86th floor.
  • Chilly C.
    Chilly ConQuesoJune 27, 2013
    One NYC icon that you shouldn't miss! Beautiful building,
  • Ralph C.heart icon on user image
    Ralph CSeptember 28, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    I say go at night time; the view is amazing
  • Alex M.heart icon on user image
    Alex M.September 21, 2015
    A must when first visiting NYC.
  • Brian T.
    Brian TranNovember 5, 2014
    The higher view is only from the inside, no outside access.
  • Alexandra T.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra TritzAugust 17, 2016
    Awesome views and awesome photos to make !
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Empire State Building
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St)
New York, NY 10118
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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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