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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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From iconic attractions to seasonal festivities, there are countless events to make October a memorable month in the Big Apple.
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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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From ticket offers to the optimal time to visit, we compiled a complete guide of useful tips and insights for your trip to the “World’s Most Famous Building.”
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From July 25-28, guests can immerse themselves in the avant-garde masterpiece and pay homage to the Art Deco grandeur as they make their way through the Empire State Building Observatory Experience.
Celebrity Visits
The punk rocker visited ESB for a lighting ceremony and exclusive fan event on the 80th Floor, where he performed acoustic versions of “Rebel Yell,” “Eyes Without a Face,” and “White Wedding” with longtime collaborator, Steve Stevens.
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Wimbledon celebrates the return of The Hill in New York for the third year at Empire Fulton Ferry in Brooklyn. The event launched on July 12 with a free concert headlined by Scherzinger.
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Lauper visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and sit with fans for a special Q&A with 106.7 LITE FM's Cubby Bryant and Christine Nagy on the 80th Floor, in partnership with iHeartRadio.
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The Empire State Building declared allegiance to the King in a “Team Green” takeover that included a life-sized Iron Throne, cast visit, and a one-of-a-kind, 270-foot Vhagar the Dragon coiled around the building’s mast ahead of “House of the Dragon” Season Two.
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As one of the tallest buildings in the city, the Empire State Building offers a prime vantage point to witness fireworks shows in Manhattan and the surrounding areas, which includes the iconic Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks.
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Singer-songwriter & producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and DJ & record producer D-Nice visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony to honor the milestone and toured the Observatory Experience's immersive exhibits.
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Tennis legend Billie Jean King visited the Empire State Building to celebrate the Women's Sports Foundation's 50th Anniversary with a special tower lighting ceremony and tour of the iconic Observatory Experience.
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The Empire State Building shined blue to honor Memorial Sloan Kettering's 140th Birthday and to celebrate the first-ever "NYC for MSK" campaign.
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