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Ice Spice visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the Observatory Experience's immersive museum and world-famous Observation decks.
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From July 25-28, guests can immerse themselves in the avant-garde masterpiece and pay homage to the Art Deco grandeur as they make their way through the Empire State Building Observatory Experience.
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On June 25, the Empire State Building Observatory was named the #1 Attraction in the World – and #1 in the U.S. for the third consecutive year – in Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. Find out what guests love about the Empire State Building Observatory!
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The Empire State Building declared allegiance to the King in a “Team Green” takeover that included a life-sized Iron Throne, cast visit, and a one-of-a-kind, 270-foot Vhagar the Dragon coiled around the building’s mast ahead of “House of the Dragon” Season Two.
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As one of the tallest buildings in the city, the Empire State Building offers a prime vantage point to witness fireworks shows in Manhattan and the surrounding areas, which includes the iconic Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks.
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Singer-songwriter & producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and DJ & record producer D-Nice visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony to honor the milestone and toured the Observatory Experience's immersive exhibits.
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Tennis legend Billie Jean King visited the Empire State Building to celebrate the Women's Sports Foundation's 50th Anniversary with a special tower lighting ceremony and tour of the iconic Observatory Experience.
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The Empire State Building shined blue to honor Memorial Sloan Kettering's 140th Birthday and to celebrate the first-ever "NYC for MSK" campaign.
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TODAY duo Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager visited the Empire State Building to celebrate their five-year anniversary with the show in mid-April. Just before they flipped the famous switch, Hoda & Jenna took time to chat about their beloved partnership in an ESB Exclusive.
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Actress and children's mental health activist Alexandra Daddario visited the Observatory Experience to flip the famous switch and tour the building's immersive museum. The actress posed for photos on the building's 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.
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