Empire State Building - New York Landmark

Full Amenity List

• Guided Tours
• Gift Shop
• Food Provided
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Restrooms
• Visitor Center

Descriptions from Across the Web

• The majestic Empire State Building was completed in 1931 as the world's tallest building. ... more on Wcities
• The Empire State Building is more than just a big jungle gym for King Kong; it also offers several fun activities and events for families and children.Although it no longer boasts the world's "tallest" title, the Empire State Building still offers some of the city's best views. The obvious first choice here is a visit to the Observatory located on the 86th floor. Here, visitors can wallow in spectacular views of New York City and the neighboring states of New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts (on a VERY clear day), as well as New York.Lines for the elevators may be VERY long; we suggest taking the one to the 80th floor and then, ... more on gocitykids.com
• Majestic art deco masterpiece. World-renowned landmark; ... more on nycvisit.com
• Bittersweet though it is, this landmark is once again the city's tallest building. Its pencil-slim silhouette, recognizable virtually worldwide, is an art deco monument to progress, a symbol for New York City, and a star in some great romantic scenes, on- and off-screen. Its cinematic résumé—the building has appeared in more than 200 movies—means that it remains a fixture of popular imagination and many visitors come to relive favorite movie scenes. You might just find yourself at the top of the building with Sleepless in Seattle look-alikes ... more on Fodor's
• NY SKYRIDE, located on the second floor of the Empire State Building, is a fun filled combination of movie-motion-and sights rolled up into New York’s ONLY aerial virtual tour simulator."Fly" over the Statue of Liberty, "Cruise" ... more on Viator

Directions

From New York, NY - Head northwest on Chambers St toward Church St, Turn right at Hudson St, Continue on 8th Ave, Turn right at W 34th St, Turn right at 5th Ave

Hours

9:30am-Midnight daily

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Purchased in person: Adults (18-61) $18; Youth (12-17) & Seniors (62 and up) $16; Children (6-11) $12. Purchased online: $2 handling fee added.
• Tourlength: 3.5 hours (approx.)

Other Web Resources

• Read more about Empire State Building on Yahoo! Travel
• www.esbnyc.com
• http://www.nycvisit.com
• http://www.dutchesstourism.com