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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

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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

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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

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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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Bowen Yang on the 103rd Floor

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ESB Shines Red and Gold for Spring Festival

Actor and comedian Bowen Yang visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.

ESB lit in pink

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Trisha Paytas Light ESB Pink for Her Broadway Debut

Paytas visited ESB to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the building's immersive exhibits and iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.

ESB lit in blue and yellow for "DOG MAN"

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Pete Davidson and Dav Pilkey Light ESB for "DOGMAN"

ESB lit in purple, yellow, and pink for "Star Trek: Section 31"

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"Star Trek: Section 31" Lights ESB for Film's Premiere

"Star Trek: Section 31" cast members Michelle Yeoh, Omari Hardwick, and Rob Kazinsky joined director and producer Olatunde Osunsanmi for a lighting ceremony at the building on Jan 24.

ESB model in holiday lights

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The Empire State Building Shines to “Jingle Bells” with Meghan Trainor

The holidays are here again and so is the Empire State Building Music-to-Light Spectacular, set to "Jingle Bells" by Meghan Trainor!

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ESB Lights Up to Celebrate "The Six Triple Eight"

Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry and actresses Kerry Washington and Ebony Obsidian visited the building to flip the famous light switch.

ESB lit in red and white

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The PenaVega's Light ESB to Honor the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign

Actors Carlos and Alexa PenaVega visited the Empire State Building to flip the ceremonial light switch, tour the immersive exhibits, and take in New York City's best views from the iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.

ESB lit in the colors of the Danish flag

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Miss Universe 2024 Flips the Switch at the Empire State Building

The Empire State Building will shine in red and white, the colors of the Danish flag, to honor the 73rd Miss Universe pageant on Nov. 22.

ESB lit in Holiday Lights

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The Radio City Rockettes Light ESB to Celebrate the Christmas Show's Opening Night

The Empire State Building lit its world-famous tower lights in red and white with a Christmas tree swirling in the mast to celebrate opening night of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes on Nov. 8.

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