102nd Floor Observatory
Scenic Lookout
Koreatown, New York
"spectacular view of New York City"(4 Tips)
"The height difference with the 86th is too little."(3 Tips)
"Get the Express Pass."(2 Tips)
"Enjoy the city lights & views of the city!"(9 Tips)
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ℳ𝒶𝓎♍August 9, 2017Great views of the city from top but, in my opinion I'd suggest to stick to the 86th floor deck as the height difference is really slight and you still get to see a spectacular view of New York City
PNR SHNOctober 26, 2016Here's the New York from here is beautiful.If you want to watch New York you should definitely go.Amazing 102th floor..👻
Nicolas EvensMay 23, 2015Went to 86th around 6pm for a while, then waited sunset on 102nd. It was marvellous even if quite crowded. 102nd has windows, don't expect great shots from up there, but the view is just great.
Philipp ZJanuary 21, 2016Less traffic in the evening and on clear days much better with the lights switch on. Safe the extra $20 for the 102nd floor as it will not add much value. The height difference is to little.
Michael MuseDecember 14, 2014My favorite tourist activity in NY. You get such a cool sense for how the city is laid out.
safia rSeptember 3, 2016I think this is actually the 102nd floor..? Enclosed and not windy, and the view is not too different from the 86th floor. I'd say visiting the 86th floor is good enough!- Save the extra $20 for the 102nd floor as it will not add much value. The height difference with the 86th is too little.
Sam 24112013February 20, 2015Iconic building that you must visit at least once. Spectacular view of the city
- Kimmie OhhAugust 17, 2020Spectacular scenic views. Never a dull view here at night. Enjoy the city lights & views of the city!
- Kekoa KuhiaJuly 6, 2013Get the Express Pass. On busy days it is well worth it because you skip ALL the lines! It saved us 2 to 3 hours.
Lee A.April 10, 2014Pay the extra money, online, for the express! Lines are crazy long, and express passes all... Just make make sure that you constantly tell people that you have "Express" tickets!
Catherine BennettAugust 7, 2013Beautiful views of the city! Get the audio tour... Worth every penny!
Steve-OJune 7, 2013Just take your time. You'll never get a better view of the Big Apple, so drink it in from all sides.
Ognen JaneskiSeptember 9, 2016Don't spend your money on a useless view. There isn't any difference between the 86th (open air) and this 102nd (non open air). I gave 20$ for nothing.
Vaishali SabhahitMarch 10, 2013Go towards evening so that you get the sunlight and the twinkling lights.- Sam 24112013February 20, 2015Long cue even very early morning. We're glad we took express so no cuing :-)
Huynh HaOctober 17, 2013Check the estimated time of sunset before you go so you'll get before and after pictures of the views.
Ricardo LucianoJanuary 3, 2016It took us 4 hours to go up but we did it, if you see the line out near to Starbucks in the corner go somewhere else. Use the NY Pass!!!
NY Waterway ManagerJuly 2, 2012NY Waterway/Empire State Building Packages here: http://www.nywaterway.com/EmpireStateBuildingObservatory.aspx
James McKayMarch 29, 2013Don't pay the extra $17 to go to the 105th floor, it really isn't worth it.
Jérôme TomasiniAugust 10, 2014Attention : le 102e étage ne donne pas sur l'extérieur : on contemple la vue à travers une vitre. Le 86e étage suffit largement.
- Carlos Jorge IrigoyenSeptember 23, 2014Muy buen lugar, la.atencion excelente. El lugar y la vista inmejorable.
Ulisses @ MMarch 18, 2015Mais uma atração imperdível. Só me arrependi de pegar o aparelho de tradução, pois era muito desconfortável.
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102nd Floor Observatory
350 5th Ave (W 34th St)
New York, NY 10118
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New York, NY 10118
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"I would spend a whole day here. It's beautyful! Don't miss the sunset!"
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