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Starbucks Reserve Coffee on the Empire State Building Observation Deck

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Best Coffee Near the Empire State Building: A Guide to Midtown NYC’s Top Cafés

Whether you plan a visit to the Empire State Building Observation Deck or move through Midtown on a daily route, strong coffee sits just steps away.

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Star Wars Dynamic Light Show

Lightings

NYC Pop Culture Events That Lit Up the Skyline

From Taylor Swift to Star Wars, discover the NYC pop culture events that transformed the Empire State Building lights, and plan your visit to experience it in person.

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The view from the 86th Floor Observation Deck

Features

How to Plan the Perfect NYC Itinerary (With the Empire State Building at the Center)

Explore top NYC attractions, insider tips, and must-see experiences for first-time visitors.

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Tom Holland on the 86th Floor Observation Deck

Latest News

WATCH: Tom Holland Swings by ESB to Drop “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Trailer

Holland sat down for an exclusive conversation about Peter Parker's next chapter, what it means to grow up on screen, and more.

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Comedy Show at the Empire State Building

Exclusive Events

Inside the Empire State Building’s First-Ever Stand-Up Comedy Show

The sold-out show, produced in collaboration with Underground Overground Comedy, brought some of New York’s favorite comedians together in one of the city’s most iconic settings.

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Chance The Rapper on the 86th Floor Observatory

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Chance The Rapper Lights ESB Red for Season 25 of "The Voice!"

"The Voice" coach Chance the Rapper visited the "World's Most Famous Building" to flip the ceremonial light switch and tour the Observatory Experience.

Ceremonial dance at the Empire State Building

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The Empire State Building Lights Red to Celebrate Lunar New Year

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