Follow us @empirestatebldg
Visit The Heart of NYC
It’s New York’s can’t-miss experience. Book your ticket to the top today.
Celebrity Visits
Featured Articles
Features
Top Things to Do in NYC in September 2025
Whether you're drawn to cultural food festivals and lively celebrations or eager to see the skyline from a unique vantage point, NYC in September promises unforgettable experiences.
Read More
Lightings
Netflix's 'KPOP DEMON HUNTERS' Takes Over at the Empire State Building!
The cast of "KPOP DEMON HUNTERS" goes up, up, up at the Empire State Building.
Read More
Celebrity Visits
Which Celebrities Can You See at the Empire State Building This Week? Aug. 18 – 22
See who will visit this week!
Read More
Lightings
Vijay Deverakonda Lights the Empire State Building in Green, White, and Orange for India Day
Vijay toured the Observatory Experience's immersive museum and posed for photos on the building’s 86th Floor and 102nd Floor Observatories.
Read More9 Results
|Fun & Games
Fun & Games
Four Secrets You Didn’t Know About the Empire State Building
From its hidden corridors to its lesser-known historical roles, this architectural marvel is rich in tales.
Fun & Games
Top Things to Do in NYC in August 2025
From special events at iconic landmarks to food and entertainment festivals, explore the best places to visit in New York City to energize you during the summer’s dog days.
Fun & Games
The Empire State Building to Provide the Set for “The White Lotus” Season 4
Season 4 will take place over the course of three days at the Empire State Building Observatory Experience, where New York City’s elite will become entangled in intrigue, satire, and the signature twists that have become synonymous with “The White Lotus.”
Fun & Games
The Empire State Building Announces Annual Photo Contest Winners!
Shutterbugs from across the globe sent in their finest shots of the “World’s Most Famous Building” with hopes to clinch the top prize of $5,000.
Fun & Games
Everything You Need to Know About the Rainforest Cafe at the Empire State Building
After a fan frenzy erupted from the building’s April Fools’ joke, the Empire State Building and the beloved jungle-themed restaurant have teamed up to bring nostalgia to the heart of New York City.
Fun & Games
Iconic Merch: The ESB TikTok Shop is Here!
The building’s 1.4 million superfans on the app can now purchase branded merchandise inspired by the most viral and pivotal moments for the “World’s Most Famous 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.
Fun & Games
Ask Her Anything: ESB Ambassador Siobhan MacShane Takes Redditor Questions
Fun & Games