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Empire State Building

Empire State Building

Structure, Historic and Protected Site, and Scenic Lookout
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY, New York
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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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  • Lee a.
    Lee anzelmoJune 29, 2013
    Luv new york
  • Henk D.
    Henk De HauwJuly 17, 2013
    Go all the way up
  • nisamagnolia
    nisamagnoliaMarch 2, 2014
    hmmm I want to visit this place
  • Cory S.
    Cory SupossSeptember 20, 2011
    Great skyline views
  • Léna L.
    Léna Le RollandSeptember 27, 2013
    Same old story : the view...
  • Jad C.
    Jad Cigar ManFebruary 27, 2011
    It's a great palce at night!!!!!!
  • Antonioheart icon on user image
    AntonioJanuary 1, 2014
    New Year Eve
  • Yousra L.
    Yousra LoMay 5, 2015
    Long and slow moving queue after 10pm
  • Marlo H.
    Marlo HoffmanApril 3, 2011
    Express passes a must!
  • Fabio T.
    Fabio T.February 23, 2014
    Don't ever update to 102nd floor, nothing special up there and it's not open like the 86th, with a terrible view through a dirty and greasy glass!
  • Chang L.
    Chang LDecember 22, 2011
    Buy express and skip the line up and down
  • Ann D.heart icon on user image
    Ann DavidoffJanuary 6, 2015
    crazy crowds
  • Tiago N.
    Tiago Nobrega- tim betaMarch 31, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Yes 0/ beautiful
  • Abi P.heart icon on user image
    Abi PanickerAugust 23, 2014
    Don't like the overbearing shadow this place puts on me...
  • Alê Novais
    Alê NovaisJuly 6, 2011
    fantastic, but lacked the King Kong.
  • Mariah C.
    Mariah CyphersOctober 9, 2011
    We live higher in our basement #colorado
  • Cal C.
    Cal CAugust 25, 2011
    Your guest pass is tricky to use
  • Amanda P.
    Amanda PeraltaMarch 8, 2012
    "You can't sit down in here. It's against the law." - one of the workers
  • Marcela A.
    Marcela AmaralJanuary 12, 2012
    Do not take pictures or film your arrival there.... The rude security officer asks you to erase it all with no kindness at all. I believe there should have a warning somewhere
  • Trevor E.
    Trevor EnglishMarch 19, 2011
    Haven't been on the Skyride yet, but so far the line is unbearable!
  • L. T.heart icon on user image
    L. T.January 8, 2015
    Leave it for the tourists.
  • Barlow .
    Barlow 👑September 21, 2011
    Don't throw any coins over the edge! Read more
  • Jill G.
    Jill GammillJuly 3, 2010
    It's 45.00 not 25.00 for the express pass. 20.00 for general admission.
  • Jay T.
    Jay TorresFebruary 18, 2010
    Forget ESB. Top of the Rock has the best view in NYC.
  • Veronica H.
    Veronica HansonJanuary 1, 2011
    go early in the morning to avoid lines
  • Julia P.
    Julia PedrosaDecember 23, 2012
    Rockefeller Building is waaaaay better
  • Joseph T.
    Joseph TaylorApril 17, 2011
    The Sears Tower is bigger and better
  • Matthew B.
    Matthew BrownOctober 1, 2011
    Go here only if you have stamina because the lines are longer than you think. Not recommended if you've already walked a lot.
  • Rob B.
    Rob BabeckiAugust 8, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Step off to the side tourists. You're killing me.
  • Sammy S.
    Sammy SimpsonOctober 26, 2010
    A must when visiting NYC.
  • Tom Z.
    Tom ZapotoskyJanuary 26, 2013
    Had a blast
  • Rob P.heart icon on user image
    Rob PauloskiNovember 29, 2015
    It's pretty tall.
  • Andy
    AndyNovember 5, 2011
    View it for eight hours and five minutes!
  • Stephen Y.
    Stephen YangDecember 17, 2009
    The elevator to the observation deck cost money. Well worth it.
  • Stefano D.
    Stefano Di PersioJune 21, 2012
    On june really hot even at 86 floor
  • John F.
    John FinchMarch 14, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    In an empire state of mind!
  • Phillip E.
    Phillip EggersApril 2, 2012
    Support our military veterans.
  • Sigurdur J.
    Sigurdur JokulssonJanuary 22, 2011
    The audio guide does give the view more meaning
  • Dina R.
    Dina RabinerMarch 12, 2012
    Watch it turn green for the girl scout 100th birthday tonight!
  • Frank M.
    Frank MacriAugust 21, 2010
    the floors are really fun to slide around on.
  • Julien T.heart icon on user image
    Julien TruchaudFebruary 21, 2014
    Boulot boulot ...
  • trey s.
    trey songsMay 11, 2011
    fun fun fun til daddy takes the tbird away
  • Joe D.
    Joe DominguezNovember 4, 2011
    I'm on the TOP of the world !
  • Kaandayumurta
    KaandayumurtaOctober 13, 2011
    Jump down with a parachute. It is so exciting.
  • Patty A.
    Patty AphieAugust 29, 2011
    nice view from on top of this building....
  • Becky D.
    Becky DDecember 16, 2011
    Got here at 9 pm on a thursday and NO line!!
  • Jason J.
    Jason JacobsAugust 22, 2013
    Well, not smart to come in a rainy/foggy day.
  • Mary D.
    Mary DeLudeOctober 6, 2011
    Hope you're not claustrophobic or altophobic...
  • Mahalia S.heart icon on user image
    Mahalia StinesNovember 2, 2013
    Just realized what a cheap carni show this ha become, nothing more than a blatant toyrist trap.
  • Peter A.
    Peter ArenaDecember 7, 2010
    Soooooo romantic! Take someone to pash!
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