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Timothée Chalamet and the "Marty Supreme" Cast Light ESB in Orange
It's a "Marty" party at the "World's Most Famous Building."
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Best Things to Do in New York City in December 2025
From holiday windows to ice skating and the iconic Empire State Building Observatory, here’s how to plan a magical December in NYC.
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Spend the Holidays in NYC: A Guide to all of the Empire State Building’s Festivities
The Empire State Building is filled with festive magic guests don’t want to miss, from an exclusive ticket bundle with the Radio City Rockettes, fan-favorite movie classics, visits from Santa Claus, and many more.
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Where to Buy Tickets to the Empire State Building Observatory: A Guide
Below, discover how to buy tickets to the Empire State Building Observatory with ease, from the convenient online portal to in-person purchases, and frequently asked questions to help you with your visit.
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FloyyMenor Lights the Empire State Building for Hispanic Heritage Month | ESB
With thousands of visitors from Hispanic countries each year, the Empire State Building celebrates the invaluable contributions and vibrant culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans with this annual Hispanic Heritage Month lighting.
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Will Reeve Lights ESB for "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" | ESB
On Oct. 10, the Empire State Building lit up its world-famous tower lights in blue, yellow, orange, and red to celebrate the premiere of "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story," in partnership with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
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Liz Gillies Lights the Empire State Building Blue for World Smile Day
On Oct. 4, the Empire State Building shined its world-famous tower lights in blue to celebrate World Smile Day, in partnership with Smile Train.
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Elizabeth Hurley Lights ESB to Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Empire State Building hosted actress Elizabeth Hurley for a special lighting ceremony to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in partnership with the Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Campaign on Oct. 1.
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Vote Now for the Winners of the Empire State Building Digital Content Contest
Photographers from around the world flocked to New York City to get their best shots of the Empire State Building with hopes to win the top prize of $5,000.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Rainforest Cafe at the Empire State Building
After a fan frenzy erupted from the building’s April Fools’ joke, the Empire State Building and the beloved jungle-themed restaurant have teamed up to bring nostalgia to the heart of New York City.
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Gabby Thomas Lights the Empire State Building to Celebrate ATHLOS NYC
Thomas flipped the famous switch in a lighting ceremony at the "World's Most Famous Building," toured the exhibits and took in the views from the iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.
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The Empire State Building Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month in 2024
This Hispanic Heritage Month, there are several exciting ways to join the celebration at the iconic Empire State Building Observatory for locals and visitors alike.
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Sebastian Maniscalco Lights Up the Empire State Building for Historic MSG Tour Dates
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.