Features
Observatory hosts, gift shop attendants, security guards, and other staffers will don the new look that combines a modern silhouette with nods to the Empire State Building’s legacy and classic Art Deco elegance.
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From iconic landmarks with unmatched views to the city’s countless outdoor spaces, NYC has something for everyone this spring season.
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Fun & Games
Season 4 will take place over the course of three days at the Empire State Building Observatory Experience, where New York City’s elite will become entangled in intrigue, satire, and the signature twists that have become synonymous with “The White Lotus.”
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Celebrity Visits
The Jonas Brothers visited the Empire State Building to celebrate two decades as a band.
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Celebrity Visits
Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio visited the Empire State Building to celebrate the "Daredevil: Born Again" premiere.
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Celebrity Visits
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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Michelin Star chef Vikas Khanna visited the "World's Most Famous Building" to flip the famous switch in a special lighting ceremony. The "MasterChef India" star toured ESB's Observatory Experience after the ceremony, and stopped for photos throughout its immersive exhibits on the way up to the iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.
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On May 2, the Empire State Building lit its iconic tower lights in blue, red, pink, and yellow to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Women’s Sports Foundation. Earlier that day, the “World’s Most Famous Building” hosted a lighting ceremony with tennis champion and social activist Billie Jean King, who founded the Women’s Sports Foundation in 1974 after her legendary tennis career.
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The Empire State Building teamed up with Mercedes-AMG and WhatsApp for a takeover that spanned from its world-famous Observatory Experience down to its Fifth Avenue front door on April 29 and 30.
Celebrity Visits
After she flipped the famous switch and lit the building in teal and green, Mariska sat down to discuss the impact of her role as Olivia Benson and some of the Joyful Heart Foundation's most impactful moments throughout its 20-year history.
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On the hunt for the perfect spot for your NYC promposal? Set your sights on the "World's Most Famous Building." From the panoramic city views to its icon status and reputation as a celeb hotspot, there is no doubt that the Empire State Building Observatory is the best place to prompose in NYC.
It’s New York’s can’t-miss experience. Book your ticket to the top today.