About Empire State Building

The Empire State Building, an iconic landmark of New York City, has been revered since its inception when it first opened its doors to the public in 1931. The building stands 1,250 feet tall and had the title of being the tallest building in the city for 40 years when this title was eclipsed by the construction of the World Trade Center. 

The Empire State Building, found in the center of Midtown Manhattan, has 102 floors. The 86th and the 102nd floor have observatories that offer 360° views of New York City.  The building is the 5th tallest completed skyscraper in the United States and the 28th tallest building in the world ( 2017 stats). This is a must-visit attraction in New York! In addition to its claim to fame for its observatories, it is also very popular in pop culture and has served as a popular reference in many Hollywood blockbusters.

 

Must See

  • 86th Floor Observation Deck
  •  Art Deco Lobby
  •  Dare to Dream Exhibit
  •  Sustainability Exhibit and High-power binoculars on the 86th Floor

How to reach

By Train:

Take Line 1, 2, or 3 to 34th Street/Penn Station or any among B, D, F, M, N, Q, or R trains to 34th Street/Herald Square

Tips

 

  • To avoid the crowds, visit between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
  • For kids under six-years-old, entrance is free
  • If you’re bringing a stroller, you will need to fold it before entering the elevator
  • If you need to use the restrooms, they are located on the second floor
  • Because the lineup for the elevators is so long, it’s advised that you use the restroom before
  • There are building exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floor

 

Visit Time


Sunday:          8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Monday:         8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Tuesday:        8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Wednesday:   8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Thursday:       8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Friday:            8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Saturday:        8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

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Waiting Time

45 minutes to 1 hour

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

102nd Floor Observatory: Is available for 

purchase at the staffed kiosk:                                              $30 +tax

Express Pass: Purchase from an employee 

at the onsite ticket office on the day of arrival:                     $33


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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Haze 12.13°C

 

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