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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Celebrity Visits
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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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