Empire State Building
Structure, Historic and Protected Site, and Scenic Lookout
Koreatown, New York
Go here. Experience the scenic views. It's worth it.
"The view from the 86th floor is amazing!"(32 Tips)
"Beautiful views from the observation deck."(33 Tips)
"102nd floors,just before sunset!"(27 Tips)
"The Express Pass is the best $25 you can spend!"(25 Tips)
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Swemeatballs .March 2, 2011Don't bother with the view from the observation deck, goto the Rockefeller Tower for a better view incl the Empire State Building
Dean CousinFebruary 2, 2013Don't get hustled and pay extra for VIP unless its late in the day and super busy!
Eduardo OtuboNovember 25, 2011Get to the top and start your Frank Sinatra playlist in the headset. :-)
It's not surprising this is one of the main attractions in New York.
Caner GözSeptember 14, 2011Empire State Store should sell original stuffs. Just buy magnets and ESBmodels for 19$ and go down.
EatMeDrinkMeNYCDecember 31, 2011If this will be your only visit here, consider getting the upgraded fastback ticket.
Stephanie AtkinsJuly 11, 2011Get the New York City Pass, includes access to the Empire State Building!
Jess VDecember 31, 2013Line up for an hour outside the building then over an hour inside the building then walk up the stairs 6 floors coz the lift doesn't work. Go to top of the rock instead
Kerri BFebruary 22, 2013Don't buy tickets from orange shirt sky ride guys!!! They can not sell you tix to 102 floor no matter what they say.
Worked there for 12 years. An awesome awesome building.
JeremyJuly 11, 2012Don't pay the $39 shaft fest on the street outside. Pay the standard $25 pp. we went at 10am on a Tuesday and got up there faster than people we saw who paid to "jump the queue".
Very beautiful view but do it once and that's it. the lines were annoying and u lose the excitement and spend more time online then looking at the view...but once u got to the top it was nice
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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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"The Guided Tour is worth paying for it! Great view."
Carola Wüst - 6.7
"Service is great! In a bustling, busy place, it felt very personal. Staff were curteous and helpful. Would definitely come back!"
Emma B-Brown 
"Cafe on the third floor. They do an excellent roasted vegetable. The Danish at the coffee bar was on point."
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