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Empire State Building    

Tripadvisor (95,601) · Historical landmark in New York, United States
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The Empire State Building is the most iconic skyscrapers in the world. Located in New York City's Midtown Manhattan, it stands at 1,454 feet tall and offers stunning views of New York City from both …
The Empire State Building is the most iconic skyscrapers in the world. Located in New York City's Midtown Manhattan, it stands at 1,454 feet tall and offers stunning views of New York City from both its observation decks. It has 102 stories and was built in 1931. With its unique architecture, lightning rod, observation decks, world-class dining experiences, live entertainment, shopping and educational exhibits, the Empire State Building is a must-visit destination for both tourists and locals alike. Whether you're looking to snap a selfie or take in some breathtaking views of the city from its 86th Floor Observatory, this building won't disappoint. Come discover why it's been named the #1 tourist attraction by Tripadvisor.

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Sep 8, 2024
Well what can I say... the views... WOW. We went on a cloudy morning and it was still breathtaking. We went at 11am and we didn't find it too busy. We were easily able to get to the edge which I can … Full review by MidnightStormx
Sep 8, 2024
We visited the ESB on our family holiday in mid August 24. We were hoping for an visit around midday and on entrance we found the queues were light and as we had passes from GoCity, we were shown to… Full review by Steve027
Sep 3, 2024
I visited in 1986 and back in 2024. I did not want to visit during my previous trips to NY thinking that it was overpriced... Happy to say I was so wrong! The money spent in the ticket is 100% worth … Full review by delfinacuario2000

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My parent, a Senior Citizen, wants to watch the sunset from the observation deck on the 86th floor. He doesn't have a …
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My parent, a Senior Citizen, wants to watch the sunset from the observation deck on the 86th floor. He doesn't have a walker or a wheelchair. But unfortunately, he can get light-headed if standing too long. Are the seats up there for him to relax a few minutes?
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As a follow-up: the outdoor observation deck is narrow and doesn't have any seating, but there are seats inside on both the 80th and 86th floors. However, they are few in number and …
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As a follow-up: the outdoor observation deck is narrow and doesn't have any seating, but there are seats inside on both the 80th and 86th floors. However, they are few in number and are always taken. My one kid sat on the floor and got told told by the guard to stand up. So if you are a senior citizen, or are having a dizzy spell and need to sit, you could be outta' luck until someone "moves along" and a seat opens up.
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Answer by 72Dart · Aug 13, 2024
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is it worth buying the ticket that takes you to the 102 floor or would 86th floor is good enough? I am trying to figure out if …
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is it worth buying the ticket that takes you to the 102 floor or would 86th floor is good enough? I am trying to figure out if it is worth the extra money to go to 102th floor....since i have 4 teenagers
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In my opinion, the 86th floor is enough.
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Hi, if I have booked an entry time of 9.15am do I line up then and then queue to get in or will i need to queue up before my …
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Hi, if I have booked an entry time of 9.15am do I line up then and then queue to get in or will i need to queue up before my time to be at the front for 9.15am? Thanks
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Hi all thanks for your answers. Our time was 9.15am, got there at 9 and there was no queue and they let us go straight in.
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Can I buy tickets when I arrive at the Empire State Building?
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Reservations are required for admission. We highly recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance via our website but you are also able to purchase onsite at our 2nd floor...
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