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Below, discover how to buy tickets to the Empire State Building Observatory with ease, from the convenient online portal to in-person purchases, and frequently asked questions to help you with your visit.
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The Empire State Building Observatory was named the #1 Attraction in New York City in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do.
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Whether you're a local who wants to explore your own city or a tourist who will visit the Big Apple for the first time, ESB offers unparalleled views from the heart of New York City, a range of ticket options, and a seamless ticketing process to create an unforgettable experience.
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Earlier in the day, ESB hosted a lighting ceremony with actress and global ambassador of the Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, Elizabeth Hurley, Executive Chairman of the Estée Lauder Companies Inc., William P. Lauder, and breast cancer advocate and survivor Olivia Munn, who flipped the famous light switch.
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