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New York City Dogs: ESB’s Favorite Four-Legged Visitors

To honor the 2023 National Dog Show, we rounded up our favorite four-legged visitors through the years at the Empire State Building Observatory.

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Christmas Decorations at ESB

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Holidays in NYC 2023: ESB Presents Decor, Pop-Ups, Santa Visits, and More!

Looking for things to do in New York City this holiday season? The Empire State Building has you covered!

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Tips for the Empire State Building Run-Up from a Paralympic Gold Medalist

The iconic race challenges runners with a 1,576-step climb to reach the famous landmark’s 86th Floor Observatory.

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Jared Leto Climbs the Empire State Building

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Jared Leto Climbs the Empire State Building

Move over, Kong! Academy Award winner Jared Leto scaled the Empire State Building on Nov. 9.

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Pet Influencer Teddy At the Empire State Building

Fun & Games

New York City Dogs: ESB’s Favorite Four-Legged Visitors

To honor the 2023 National Dog Show, we rounded up our favorite four-legged visitors through the years at the Empire State Building Observatory.

Christmas Decorations at ESB

Features

Holidays in NYC 2023: ESB Presents Decor, Pop-Ups, Santa Visits, and More!

Looking for things to do in New York City this holiday season? The Empire State Building has you covered!

ESBRU Starting Line

Features

Tips for the Empire State Building Run-Up from a Paralympic Gold Medalist

The iconic race challenges runners with a 1,576-step climb to reach the famous landmark’s 86th Floor Observatory.

Jared Leto Climbs the Empire State Building

Exclusive Events

Jared Leto Climbs the Empire State Building

Move over, Kong! Academy Award winner Jared Leto scaled the Empire State Building on Nov. 9.

Matthew McConaughey at the ESB Observatory

Celebrity Visits

September Visits and Events at the Empire State Building Observatory

Matthew McConaughey and his wife atop ESB

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Matthew McConaughey Turns ESB’s Lights Green! | Empire State Building

Melanie C at the famous light switch

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  • Empire State Building Music-to-Light Show featuring KISS' "Rock and Roll All Nite"

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  • LIVE at the Empire State Building

  • The 2023 Empire State Building Run-Up

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