Empire State Building
Structure, Historic and Protected Site, and Scenic Lookout
Koreatown, New York
This structure is famous for their sunsets. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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ShinfuMay 13, 2014Don'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.
Stephen Neill O'BrienDecember 24, 2016Very quick today...go during the holidays...everyone's gone..yea!!!
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.
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!
Ronald VeltenAugust 14, 2018Normally love it, but prizes went up outrageously and the outside observatory on 102nd was closed (which they did not tell)
FreezeCrowdApril 17, 2014Amazing views! FreezeCrowd is the sponsor of the NYEBN meetup, that was on the 60th floor.
Elizabeth McDanielJune 24, 2019Get the express ticket to skip the lines - for three it was $100 - best $100 I ever spent!
Debbie TramelOctober 15, 2011Waiting to see the Empire State building to turn pink for breast awareness month. Several of the towers are already pink. Martina McBride is doing a concert and then it should be pink!! Love NY!
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!
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.
Melissa LopezSeptember 11, 2014top of NYC so far and best view of Manhattan. Can never compare to my London....
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.
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.
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WhiteDino .ComSeptember 27, 2013Look around at the amazing Turn of the century architecture! WhiteDino.com approved!
Elizabeth HutterJanuary 24, 2016It was so beautiful and awesome inside of the Empire State Building.😀
Alexander KostSeptember 29, 2017Even though it is almost a century old it looks very luxurious and classy
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.
Paulo PuglisiJanuary 27, 2016They need to update the experience quickly. One World is better and not only because it is taller
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
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.
Trump Hotel CollectionJune 30, 2011The tallest building in NYC and offers breathtaking must-see views from the 86th floor observation deck.
Veronika LosovaAugust 7, 2014Don't be cheap and buy the priority pass. Seriously. Even if you go there at 10pm!
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!!
NaomiApril 2, 2012Pay for the express line, it's worth it because line goes on forever and ever. Toilets on 86th floor are the clean.
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...
Solemi CervantesApril 27, 2013Sky ride is $42....not worth it! Do it only if you have the NYC Pass or have a free ticket
Kyriaki VasilakiFebruary 24, 2016The first thing you should do when arriving at NYC.Especially for first timers.
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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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"It's totally worth the wait. Get there an hour before sunset and make sure you wait for the city's lights to come into view shortly after sunset. Super magical. NYC at its best."
Vivienne Gucwa - 6.5
"This place is awesome, I can always understand they are constantly busy since its the busiest Starbucks with all the tourist, but their service is awesome!!!!"
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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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