Empire State Building
Discover the Empire State Building, NYC’s #1 attraction and a global icon. Soaring 1,454 feet, this Art Deco landmark offers breathtaking 360° views from the 86th Floor Observatory and floor-to-ceiling vistas from the 102nd. A must-visit for photos, family fun, and unforgettable bucket-list moments.
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Must-see highlights & key info

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Book reserved entry to Manhattan's only open-air observation deck offering 360° city views.
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Enjoy the flexibility to pick a time slot of your choice to enter the building; access immersive exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors.
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Ride the elevator to the 86th floor for unobstructed views, now enhanced with free high-powered binoculars.
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Connect to the free high-speed Wi-Fi to download the complimentary multimedia tour app to discover landmarks at your pace.
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Upgrade to include a 90-minute guided walking tour of Midtown Manhattan, or climb higher to the 102nd floor deck for panoramic floor-to-ceiling glass views.
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Book reserved entry to Manhattan's only open-air observation deck offering 360° city views.
-
Enjoy the flexibility to pick a time slot of your choice to enter the building; access immersive exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors.
-
Ride the elevator to the 86th floor for unobstructed views, now enhanced with free high-powered binoculars.
-
Connect to the free high-speed Wi-Fi to download the complimentary multimedia tour app to discover landmarks at your pace.
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Upgrade to include a 90-minute guided walking tour of Midtown Manhattan, or climb higher to the 102nd floor deck for panoramic floor-to-ceiling glass views.
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Skip the long lines and fast-track your way to the 86th Floor Observatory for breathtaking views of the New York City skyline.
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Pick a time a slot of your choice to enter the building; access immersive exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors.
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Enjoy open-air unobstructed panoramic vistas of city landmarks like Central Park, Times Square, and One World Trade Center from above 1,000 feet.
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Connect to the free high-speed Wi-Fi to download the complimentary multimedia app for information on surrounding landmarks.
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Upgrade to combine a visit to the 102nd floor or enjoy VIP early access to catch the sunrise, with a cup of Starbucks and a side of pastry.
More details
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Skip the long lines and fast-track your way to the 86th Floor Observatory for breathtaking views of the New York City skyline.
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Pick a time a slot of your choice to enter the building; access immersive exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors.
-
Enjoy open-air unobstructed panoramic vistas of city landmarks like Central Park, Times Square, and One World Trade Center from above 1,000 feet.
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Connect to the free high-speed Wi-Fi to download the complimentary multimedia app for information on surrounding landmarks.
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Upgrade to combine a visit to the 102nd floor or enjoy VIP early access to catch the sunrise, with a cup of Starbucks and a side of pastry.
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Start your experience with a spectacular multimedia journey through Hudson Yards’ history before soaring up to Edge NYC in a sky pod elevator.
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Behold an unparalleled perspective of the entire borough of Manhattan and its breathtaking skyline from 1,100 feet up in the air.
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Feel your pulse race as you explore the cutting-edge design with its angled glass wall, glass floor, and picturesque skyline steps.
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Upgrade to the Flex Pass for anytime access or the Express Pass, which allows you to skip the line and enter anytime.
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Start your experience with a spectacular multimedia journey through Hudson Yards’ history before soaring up to Edge NYC in a sky pod elevator.
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Behold an unparalleled perspective of the entire borough of Manhattan and its breathtaking skyline from 1,100 feet up in the air.
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Feel your pulse race as you explore the cutting-edge design with its angled glass wall, glass floor, and picturesque skyline steps.
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Upgrade to the Flex Pass for anytime access or the Express Pass, which allows you to skip the line and enter anytime.
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Experience NYC from bus, building, and boat—all with one 48-hour pass.
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Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off access on the Uptown and Downtown routes from the open-top deck, with a pre-recorded multilingual audio.
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Enter the Empire State Building with timed entry, explore the exhibits, and head up to the 86th-floor open-air deck for skyline views.
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Choose the 60-minute Liberty Midtown Cruise for close-up Statue of Liberty views or the 90-minute Landmarks Cruise for a broader waterfront route.
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Experience NYC from bus, building, and boat—all with one 48-hour pass.
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Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off access on the Uptown and Downtown routes from the open-top deck, with a pre-recorded multilingual audio.
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Enter the Empire State Building with timed entry, explore the exhibits, and head up to the 86th-floor open-air deck for skyline views.
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Choose the 60-minute Liberty Midtown Cruise for close-up Statue of Liberty views or the 90-minute Landmarks Cruise for a broader waterfront route.
40% off
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Visit two of NYC’s top observatories in one ticket and one day—SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and the Empire State Building.
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At SUMMIT, explore immersive art installations like Air and Levitation with 360° skyline views from 1,100 feet.
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At the Empire State Building, access the 86th-floor open-air deck, 2nd and 80th-floor exhibits, and enjoy views through free high-powered binoculars.
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Timed entry at both lets you explore at your own pace and stay as long as you like.
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Both landmarks are within a 10-minute walk, making this a seamless, value-packed experience.
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Visit two of NYC’s top observatories in one ticket and one day—SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and the Empire State Building.
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At SUMMIT, explore immersive art installations like Air and Levitation with 360° skyline views from 1,100 feet.
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At the Empire State Building, access the 86th-floor open-air deck, 2nd and 80th-floor exhibits, and enjoy views through free high-powered binoculars.
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Timed entry at both lets you explore at your own pace and stay as long as you like.
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Both landmarks are within a 10-minute walk, making this a seamless, value-packed experience.
5% off
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Exclusive savings on your combo ticket to the Empire State Building and the Edge NYC. Experience the best views of NYC with a single booking.
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Timed entry to the Empire State Building, with access to immersive exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors, before ascending to the open-air deck on the 86th floor.
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Enjoy unobstructed views of NYC and beyond, including Central Park and the Statue of Liberty; enhanced views through the free high-powered binoculars.
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Timed entry to the Edge NYC, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. Ride the elevator to level 100 for unobstructed views of NYC skyline, including the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty.
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Experience the thrill of the Angled Glass Walls, Skyline Seats, and the Glass Floor looking 100 stories straight down to the city streets.
More details
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Exclusive savings on your combo ticket to the Empire State Building and the Edge NYC. Experience the best views of NYC with a single booking.
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Timed entry to the Empire State Building, with access to immersive exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors, before ascending to the open-air deck on the 86th floor.
-
Enjoy unobstructed views of NYC and beyond, including Central Park and the Statue of Liberty; enhanced views through the free high-powered binoculars.
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Timed entry to the Edge NYC, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. Ride the elevator to level 100 for unobstructed views of NYC skyline, including the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty.
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Experience the thrill of the Angled Glass Walls, Skyline Seats, and the Glass Floor looking 100 stories straight down to the city streets.
5% off
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See New York City from two iconic observatories—the historic Empire State Building and Edge’s modern glass-floor sky deck—all in one ticket.
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On the level 100 of Edge, explore it's indoor and outdoor decks, including the Glass Floor and Angled Glass Walls, for unique perspectives over Manhattan.
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Relax on the Skyline Seats, visit The Eastern Point, and enjoy seasonal events like Pinkamas in the Sky.
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Make an express entry to the Empire State Building and head straight to the 86th floor open-air deck for unobstructed views of the city skyline; enhanced views looking through high-powered binoculars.
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After, visit the 102nd-floor enclosed observatory, explore immersive exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors, and enhance your experience by downloading the multimedia app for a self-guided tour.
More details
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See New York City from two iconic observatories—the historic Empire State Building and Edge’s modern glass-floor sky deck—all in one ticket.
-
On the level 100 of Edge, explore it's indoor and outdoor decks, including the Glass Floor and Angled Glass Walls, for unique perspectives over Manhattan.
-
Relax on the Skyline Seats, visit The Eastern Point, and enjoy seasonal events like Pinkamas in the Sky.
-
Make an express entry to the Empire State Building and head straight to the 86th floor open-air deck for unobstructed views of the city skyline; enhanced views looking through high-powered binoculars.
-
After, visit the 102nd-floor enclosed observatory, explore immersive exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors, and enhance your experience by downloading the multimedia app for a self-guided tour.
5% off
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Explore NYC your way with a single pass that grants access to 5 top attractions—2 fixed and 3 of your choice. Save up to 41% compared to buying individual tickets.
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Get guaranteed entry to the Empire State Building and the American Museum of Natural History, two iconic experiences every visitor should tick off.
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Then take your pick from attractions like Top of the Rock, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Guggenheim Museum, Circle Line cruises, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
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Reduce the stress of planning with instant mobile tickets and a generous 9-day validity.
More details
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Explore NYC your way with a single pass that grants access to 5 top attractions—2 fixed and 3 of your choice. Save up to 41% compared to buying individual tickets.
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Get guaranteed entry to the Empire State Building and the American Museum of Natural History, two iconic experiences every visitor should tick off.
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Then take your pick from attractions like Top of the Rock, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Guggenheim Museum, Circle Line cruises, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
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Reduce the stress of planning with instant mobile tickets and a generous 9-day validity.
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Make the most of your New York trip and cover multiple attractions while making huge savings with the Go City: New York Explorer pass.
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Enjoy access to 2 to 10 NYC attractions with this pass, valid for 30 days, letting you visit multiple sites while saving big (over 40% in bookings).
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Your pass covers the Yankees tickets, fun activities like a cruise around the Statue of Liberty, admission to the American Museum of Natural History, and more sights you can explore.
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Say goodbye to ticket lines. Just scan with the Go City app on your mobile for seamless, hassle-free entry into all your favorite NYC attractions.
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Plan your perfect NYC adventure by picking from a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-attraction pass, saving time and money effortlessly.
More details
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Make the most of your New York trip and cover multiple attractions while making huge savings with the Go City: New York Explorer pass.
-
Enjoy access to 2 to 10 NYC attractions with this pass, valid for 30 days, letting you visit multiple sites while saving big (over 40% in bookings).
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Your pass covers the Yankees tickets, fun activities like a cruise around the Statue of Liberty, admission to the American Museum of Natural History, and more sights you can explore.
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Say goodbye to ticket lines. Just scan with the Go City app on your mobile for seamless, hassle-free entry into all your favorite NYC attractions.
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Plan your perfect NYC adventure by picking from a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-attraction pass, saving time and money effortlessly.
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About Empire State Building
No trip to New York is complete without a visit to the iconic Empire State Building. Its observation decks on the 80th, 86th, and 102nd floors offer views of the city like no other. The building’s name, derived from New York’s nickname, “Empire State”, cements its legacy in the heart of the city.
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20 W. 34th St.
Observatory guests must use the visitors' center entrance at 20 W. 34th St. Entrances on Fifth Avenue, 34th, and 33rd Streets are exclusively for tenants and their visitors.
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