Fun & Games

The Best Pizza Near the Empire State Building in NYC

From quick-serve institutions to cozy sit-down classics, discover pizza places near the Empire State Building that deliver hot slices, interesting toppings, and high-quality ingredients.

Memories at ESB

ESB Wrapped 2025: A Year in Review

Throughout 2025, ESB hosted a number of iconic NYC moments that made the year nothing short of memorable.

Lightings

ESB Debuts Music-to-Light Spectacular Synched to Pentatonix's "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm"

The dynamic light show atop the “World’s Most Famous Building” debuted on Dec. 19 and will run nightly through Dec. 25, timed to a 7 p.m. EST broadcast on iHeartRadio’s New York Z100, LTW, and KTU stations.

Fun & Games

Where to See the Best Christmas Decorations in NYC

Lightings

Timothée Chalamet and the "Marty Supreme" Cast Light ESB in Orange

It's a "Marty" party at the "World's Most Famous Building."

Lightings

Mark Ronson Lights the Empire State Building to Celebrate Spotify Wrapped 2025

The Empire State Building shined its world-famous tower lights in Spotify green to celebrate Spotify Wrapped 2025.

Features

Best Things to Do in New York City in December 2025

From holiday windows to ice skating and the iconic Empire State Building Observatory, here’s how to plan a magical December in NYC.

Features

Spend the Holidays in NYC: A Guide to all of the Empire State Building’s Festivities

The Empire State Building is filled with festive magic guests don’t want to miss, from an exclusive ticket bundle with the Radio City Rockettes, fan-favorite movie classics, visits from Santa Claus, and many more.

Lightings

Robert Lewandowski Lights the Empire State Building in Celebration of Polish Independence Day

On Nov. 10, the Empire State Building lit its world-famous tower lights in white and red to celebrate Polish Independence Day.