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Vijay toured the Observatory Experience's immersive museum and posed for photos on the building’s 86th Floor and 102nd Floor Observatories.
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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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Millions of people visit the Empire State Building each year to enjoy breathtaking views and must-see exhibits at the number one attraction in the world. The Observatory Experience is a must-visit in New York City, and with this guide, your experience can be even better. Learn the benefits of online ticket purchases and tips for how to plan a memorable and efficient trip to the “World’s Most Famous Building.”
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Maniscalco visited the building to flip the famous switch in a lighting ceremony and to tour the iconic Observatory Experience, which was recently voted the #1 attraction in the world in Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do.
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Cast members Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Deirdre O'Connell, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Mike Marino, and Dylan Clark visited the building earlier in the day to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the building's iconic Observatory Experience.
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To honor the occasion, AKC President Dennis Sprung and four dogs – Kate the Clumber Spaniel, Luca the Newfoundland, Gibson the Golden Retriever, and Hope the English Cocker Spaniel – visited the building to flip the famous light switch.
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Singer and actress Belinda visited ESB to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony to honor Mexican Independence Day. After the ceremony, Belinda toured the building's immersive exhibits and iconic Observatories.
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The fan-favorite entertainer sat down to discuss her journey into the drag world, her favorite season of "Drag Race," and tips to stand out on as a performer.
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To mark the occasion, the K-pop supergroup visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and grant a wish to a Make-A-Wish kid who hoped to meet the group.
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The New York Jets legend and the Townsend Harris Girls Flag Football Team of Queens visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony to mark the occasion.
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Music icon Cyndi Lauper visited the Empire State Building to celebrate her upcoming farewell tour and the release of her documentary, "Let the Canary Sing," in late June.
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