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Structure, Historic and Protected Site, and Scenic Lookout
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle 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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babysmurfJanuary 14, 2012I prefer Top of the Rock. It's better view from there. And fewer lines too.
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...
The Christmas decorations here are beautiful! They usually go up right around Thanksgiving time.
MOVIECLIPSApril 20, 2011The view from the observation deck is amazing, but can't touch Hollywoods job in Kong, when King Kong battles the airplanes... Read more
Terry ParkerMay 30, 2013If your site seeing get a New York pass. It will pay for itself over and over and .....
#Sami HeadsinkNovember 8, 2012@headsink Sang Merdeka of Malaysia, #FFF Fight for freedom, Better view more buidings compared to Kuala Lumpur so scream Corr Pi!
Ayse O. G .August 13, 2015Night view is better than day. Anyway, it's worth to wait for that terrible queue.
Paulo PuglisiJanuary 27, 2016They need to update the experience quickly. One World is better and not only because it is taller
Rufus PattersonMarch 23, 2011me and my fiance was in new york city at the empire stae building and it was pretty cool going way to the top
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BingJanuary 17, 2012Enjoy the view from the top! When you get grounded, navigate your next move with this map: http://binged.it/yZItDw
Will PerryOctober 22, 2011Definitely get the express pass before visiting- it's well worth the extra cash.
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Ben MarchJuly 14, 2014Do NOT buy tickets until inside the building. People outside will pressure you into spending more
DianeDecember 31, 2011Express Pass. Worth every penny. VIP treatment, and saves waiting in lines for 3hours!
Craig BurdulisDecember 29, 2011buy your tickets and print them out before or else you will have to wait in a huge line.
Andy ThorntonMay 30, 2010Awesome views. Paying extra for the fast track ticket before we came saved at least 2 hours of queuing up. Worth every penny!!!
justinstonedAugust 10, 2011Fyi there's a charge to visit the observation decks. Best at night, but dress for wind!
Dean CousinFebruary 2, 2013Don't get hustled and pay extra for VIP unless its late in the day and super busy!
ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011Dollar dollar bills: George Washington dubbed NY the Empire State because "at present NY is at the seat of the Empire."
Anybel LoraOctober 26, 2011The "express" movie/observatory deck ticket for 50$ ok because it beats standing on that long line but the movie is defiantly not worth the extra 30 bucks!
Paul RaymentDecember 21, 2011Jay-Z: "Statue of Liberty, long live the World trade, long live the King yo, I’m from the Empire State that's…"
Jordan ChristopherSeptember 21, 2012Be prepared to stand in line, or cough the extra bucks for the express pass! :)
It's not surprising this is one of the main attractions in New York.
Cory NeupauerDecember 29, 2011If you go to Empire State Building buy EXPRESS passes! Worth the money.
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".
D'Agostino SupermarketsJanuary 31, 2012There are over 102 floors in the Empire State building and 6,500 windows. That's a lot of windows to clean!
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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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- 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
(212) 736-3100
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"Amazing view, try to be there for the sunset"
Jules Sandoz - 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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