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Empire State Building

Structure, Historic and Protected Site, and Scenic Lookout

Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY, New York

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Ranked #4 for scenic views in New York
The experts at The Corcoran Group and Time Out New York recommend this place
"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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Joan LangerDecember 30, 2010
Do NOT do the NY Skyride tour combo with the Empire State Observatory Deck! Huge waste of time!!!!
Biz TraveldudeApril 4, 2015
Glad they built it
Tankut AkayNovember 20, 2013
Breathtaking view
EchoDAFebruary 15, 2012
The tallest building in nyc so far!
Diana CoursonAugust 26, 2013
Come at midnight. No lines!!
HeisenbergMarch 27, 2013
Do not bother with the 102nd floor. It's not more romantic/breathtaking nor does it look any better; stick to the 86th floor and save your $$$.
Tamela PlaineSeptember 2, 2013
Beware of the annoying and bitchy staff.
Chris RichardsonOctober 16, 2011
A need to visit place when in new York.
Petey GiordanoOctober 22, 2011
Get express passes, no lines, straight up to 86.
Ashton NekolahApril 11, 2013
Icon of the World.
NahidJuly 9, 2014
Even better at night.
Jelek ManisDecember 16, 2014
Macy's store is neae here...
Jenn VonHagenNovember 12, 2011
By tickets online. Lines to get in took 1 hour...
Steph C.February 17, 2012
Wonderful view, To do by night!!!!!
The Suit MagazineApril 18, 2011
Get the best pictures of the building on the corner
Brett GarwoodJune 2, 2015
Soooo yea, my neck hurts.
Isralejo AlcortaApril 6, 2012
Dont bring your tripode, they wont let you take it upstairs.
Cally DayJuly 9, 2012
Of course I meant the 86th floor on my previous post
Jay Baker-JohnsonMay 16, 2014
PAIK STUDIO LAUNCH
Brea SimpsonOctober 30, 2017
Tall place.
Centro Odontoiatrico Dr. CalzonettiOctober 9, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Incredible place!!
Tat BMarch 15, 2016
The lineeees😑😩
AmberMay 4, 2015
holy crap i mean right??
Mariam MahmoodAugust 13, 2014
Took some out of towers there, but otherwise over rated.
Carina-Therese KarlsenFebruary 27, 2014
Nice view of the city! Overpriced tho!
Andrew HickeyAugust 9, 2010
Go downstairs and grab a pint or twelve at Heartland Brewery.
David YurmanJune 24, 2011
Unlock the city's glimmering mysteries in Midnight Melange. Read more
Artemy UstimenkoJune 16, 2011
Come for free in military uniform!
Nanditha DuraiAugust 9, 2014
With dad and Kalyan
Maximilian StüblerFebruary 6, 2015
Aussicht#lage#
marko oliveiraDecember 28, 2013
Don't even try to get in the line!!! 3 hours of your life you won't get back...
Charles TabangcoraAugust 28, 2010
Do checkout the observation deck. Gotta go with the express pass.
Marius GroßhansMay 21, 2012
go on sunday.
Thiago G.September 13, 2014
Glorified tourist trap. Overpriced, endless lines and they might suggest you climb some stairs because not all elevators are working.
jiDecember 31, 2011
Skip the lines and annoying crowds and go to Top of the Rock instead!
Béa FAugust 17, 2011
BY NIGHT: SIMPLY GRÉÂT !
JLSeptember 14, 2015
Nice view but too much people on every load
I love bacon.May 4, 2012
Watch the first step up on the observation deck.
Jessica ReyesMarch 17, 2013
no big lines on sunday morning!
Mohamed ZakyMay 13, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Good day in nyc
Dennis ZanattaDecember 29, 2010
Do not go on holidays. Huge lines and bad organization. Besides that, you must see NYC from the top.
Francesca MottadelliJanuary 8, 2012
amazing view of NYC!
Michelle FNovember 14, 2011
majestic! and you can see it everywhere!
Nathan WhalanDecember 25, 2010
Go at night. It's beautiful.
Ludo T.August 5, 2012
It's amazing I love
IanApril 1, 2013
Take the elevator ....
 Deon ParconMarch 15, 2012
View of New York is magical
Theodorus SinulinggaJuly 22, 2011
Incredibly awesome! somewhere i'll be there:D
abbie morrisonApril 18, 2013
go to the 102nd floor.
Big Sky MediaApril 18, 2011
Don't forget your camera!

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Empire State Building

350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St)
New York, NY 10118
United States

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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!