Empire State Building
Structure, Historic and Protected Site, and Scenic Lookout
Koreatown, New York
The scenic views at Empire State Building is a can't miss
"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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Firas BataDecember 30, 2012Went to the 86th floor, the view is wonderful? I hear the upgrade to the 102nd isn't worth it cause the view is indistinguishable.
BingJanuary 17, 2012Enjoy the view from the top! When you get grounded, navigate your next move with this map: http://binged.it/yZItDw- DorisMay 25, 2016Top of the Rock is better. What's the Manhattan skyline without the Empire State Building?
Diana LeeNovember 27, 2010if u know anyone who works at ESB, ask them to take u up to the ticket booth. this can save u close to an hour of waiting in line to buy tix
Tamela PlaineSeptember 5, 2013I got yelled at by one of the employees when I thought she was breaking up my party. I think this place is best during the day.....at least I hope. too cloudy to see anything.
Erica EllisJuly 28, 2013Buy the express pass! Totally worth every penny! Skip the 102nd floor, not worth it.
Anton WilliamsNovember 8, 2014Main Deck (86th floor) - $29 (adult) http://www.esbnyc.com/buy-tickets
CitySights NYJanuary 11, 2011The top lights up with different colors for various holidays and events. Love the red and green during December!
MIBODEGA AGENCYSeptember 1, 2010The Empire State Building is a 102-story landmark Art Deco skyscraper completed in 1931 and is currently the tallest building in NYC.
Lorenzo Fernandez-KopecMay 11, 2013Fun fact: they have a remote for the elevators that count 10 floors at a time
NY Waterway ManagerJuly 2, 2012Special packages for the Empire State Building here:
- Desiree M.December 29, 2010Don't pay the extra $15 for the 102nd floor. The view really isn't that much different up 16 more floors. It's indoors and has glass 360 degrees so it's good if it's raining or snowing I guess.
Dena RapoportApril 3, 2014Don't be fooled. You have to buy a second entry ticket to get to the 102nd floor observatory.
Hot StepperJuly 4, 2012Make sure you bring pennies to throw from the observatory level. Points if it his someone!!
Andy ValeOctober 20, 2010Lean on the emergency stop button. I did it once and we just stopped on some barren and empty floor, no wallpaper. The manager came and saved us. Highlight of the trip. Do it.
The New YorkerAugust 25, 2010Letters addressed to God sent care of this address are classified as “misdirected” and burned in the Post Office basement, as reported in a 1934 Talk of the Town piece. Read more
Basy HaDecember 28, 2014Magnificent view..BUT don't do a regular ticket. Rather go with the express. Queues are a PAIN.
All tenants: don't forget your ID. And never swipe anyone in!
Ronald VeltenAugust 14, 2018Normally love it, but prizes went up outrageously and the outside observatory on 102nd was closed (which they did not tell)
Larry✅December 11, 2022The lines are unbelievable if you want to do anything in there. Almost not worth the price to do anything. Nice experience if there wasn’t lines.
Bryce PetersonSeptember 14, 2011We visit both here and the "Top of the Rock". If you could only choose one... Go visit Alec Baldwin.
Jessica RomanJanuary 9, 2013Don't do the sky ride unless you're willing to put up with the dizziness and nausea at the top looking over NYC.
Markus SApril 5, 2012You're not allowed to take a tripod with you up (not even a gorillapod) so take that into account when visiting Empire State Building after
Stephanie S.November 15, 2011This floor's observatory gives better views versus the 86th. Smaller and closed area versus 86th's roomier and open space.
NYC: The Official GuideJuly 1, 2013Fun fact: This 1,454-foot (443.2-meter) building was originally intended to be only 80 stories high, not 103.
Sergio CanalesApril 13, 2012It's important to get a NY City Pass before arrive to the building, if that so, you only has to do one line, save time, enjoy more...
babysmurfJanuary 14, 2012I prefer Top of the Rock. It's better view from there. And fewer lines too.
The Christmas decorations here are beautiful! They usually go up right around Thanksgiving time.
MOVIECLIPSApril 20, 2011The view from the observation deck is amazing, but can't touch Hollywoods job in Kong, when King Kong battles the airplanes... Read more
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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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