Empire State Building

350 Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York

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Size: 154 x 38

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212-736-3100 xext355, +1 877 692

Website:

www.esbnyc.com

The Empire State Building, perhaps New York City’s most recognizable landmark, is a destination unto itself. The building, featured in numerous films and backdrops, has a rich history all its own. Visitors will not be disappointed by the observation deck, which provides breathtaking views of New York that can’t be found anywhere else.

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137 reviews

84% of guests recommend this place.

Top Reviews from Around the Web:

The Empire State Building is the best place to see the whole city. more on Yahoo! Travel

Great view from the Empire State Building. more on Trekaroo

It was worth the wait though because the view was breathtaking. more on Yahoo! Travel

The Empire State Building observation deck is an excellent vantage point from which to see Manhattan, whether it be by daylight or to see the city lights. more on igougo

and you can even call 877-NYC-VIEW to get an updated estimate of visibility and wait times. more on GoCityKids

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The view was, indeed, amazing. You could see Lady Liberty and Central Park from up there. I bought great souvenirs.

Cons:

Way too many people. It ... more on Yahoo! Travel

If you are going to visit then be prepared for long line ups in the summer. Buy your tickets on line and get there first thing in the morning to avoid waits.

Spend the extra money to get the audio headsets ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Loved the views. Watch out for the wind which is only coming from one side and which is not noticeable at street level! Went at 9.15am and took 10 ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Great experience, and good value for money. The queues can be long, and the staff can be a little bit pushy, but once you get to the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The Empire state building is truly a world landmark, but the price you have pay to see it from the top is a rip-off. Once you get to the top the tugs in suits try to rip you even more. They give the 10% to 15% off coupons to the restaurant ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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We were there in the morning when they just opened. There were no queues at all, I really recommend going there at that time. I think it's ... more on TripAdvisor

If you're going to visit the Empire State Building my suggestion is to do it in the Winter when there are fewer tourists. The January day we went was unseasonably warm for a NYC winter. We walked righ ... more on TripAdvisor

When we went to the Empire state building the temp was in the 40's. When we got to the top the wind chill was somewhere around 0. Awesome ... more on TripAdvisor

If you know the name of the town, Manhattan, chances are very high you know the term, Empire State Building. New York is the Empire State and there's a reason the building shares it's mantra. This bui ... more on TripAdvisor

This was the first time we have been able to visit this building. The views were outstanding. We went on a very cold day so one side of the building was extremely cold (we could only be on that side f ... more on TripAdvisor

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Most New York tourists will make their way to this attraction. If youre in Manhattan you will be able to travel to this attraction ... more on igougo

What do you think of when the iconic New York skyline comes to mind? Of course the tallest building in the city, the Empire State ... more on igougo

Employees are playful and nice, but only with other employees. In turn they are inattentive to their customers. In fact, one actually ... more on igougo

This year Mr Tart and myself found ourselves in New York (well, I mean we had planned to be there!). I’d been a couple of times before ... more on igougo

The Empire State Building is a must-do activity in NYC. The building is stunning inside, and the views outside are amazing. Everything ... more on igougo