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The singer sat down to discuss aliens, the bold new chapters of her career, and what celebrities would join her on a road trip to the Empire State Building.
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With nearly 200 celebrity visitors each year, it's easy to spot a famous face at the "World's Most Famous" building. See who will visit this week!
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The cast of Broadway’s “Maybe Happy Ending” visited the Empire State Building to celebrate the show’s success with a tour of the building’s Observatory Experience.
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Whether you're a local who wants to explore your own city or a tourist who will visit the Big Apple for the first time, ESB offers unparalleled views from the heart of New York City, a range of ticket options, and a seamless ticketing process to create an unforgettable experience.
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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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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.
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Want to impress a large group? The Empire State Building Observatory is the premier destination for parties of all sizes. Named the #1 attraction in the U.S. by Tripadvisor travelers for two consecutive years in 2022 and 2023, the Observatory is an ideal destination for groups who want to learn and experience the best of New York City from a unique vantage point and make unforgettable memories.
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Earlier that day, model and advocate Iskra Lawrence visited the world-famous Observatory Experience, which was voted the #1 attraction in the U.S. by Tripadvisor travelers in 2022 and 2023, to flip the iconic light switch. Iskra was joined by Progyny CEO Pete Anevski and RESOLVE President and CEO Barbara Collum for a tour of the Observatory's immersive exhibits after the ceremony.
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On April 17, the Empire State Building sparkled its world-famous tower lights in a patriotic red, white, and blue to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games to take place in Paris.
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The Empire State Building shined its world-famous tower lights in orange to celebrate the 2024 WNBA draft on April 15. Earlier in the day, the "World's Most Famous Building" hosted a lighting ceremony with 15 of the league's top prospects, which included Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso, who flipped the famous switch.
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