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Pet Influencer Teddy At the Empire State Building

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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.

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!

ESBRU Starting Line

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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.

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.

Matthew McConaughey at the ESB Observatory

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September Visits and Events at the Empire State Building Observatory

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Through Still and Storm: Our Favorite ESB Weather Shots | Empire State Building

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Romance in NYC – Celebrate Love at the Empire State Building!

Lunar New Year Photo Opportunity at ESB

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The Year of the Rabbit: Lunar New Year Celebrations at ESB

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The Empire’s New Clothes – ESB Refreshes Iconic Observatory Uniforms

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Christmas in New York – ESB’s Holiday Music-to-Light Spectacular Returns with the Backstreet Boys!

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Tis’ the Season 2022 – Holidays at the Empire State Building!

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The 44th Annual Run-Up Returns to ESB!

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The Empire State Building is the #1 Attraction in America!

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Memories at ESB

Memories at ESB: Day and Night, Sun and Snow

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Empire State Building Music-to-Light Show featuring KISS' "Rock and Roll All Nite"
LIVE from the Empire State Building - KISS Visits ESB
LIVE at the Empire State Building
The 2023 Empire State Building Run-Up
Lighting Ceremony for the 20th anniversary of the NFL on FOX

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Empire State Building Music-to-Light Show featuring KISS' "Rock and Roll All Nite"
LIVE from the Empire State Building - KISS Visits ESB
LIVE at the Empire State Building
The 2023 Empire State Building Run-Up
Lighting Ceremony for the 20th anniversary of the NFL on FOX