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Guests taking a selfie on the 86th Floor Observation Deck at the Empire State Building Observatory.

Memories at ESB

ESB Wrapped 2025: A Year in Review

Throughout 2025, ESB hosted a number of iconic NYC moments that made the year nothing short of memorable.

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The Grand Staircase at the Observatory Experience

Fun & Games

Where to See the Best Christmas Decorations in NYC

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The cast of "Marty Supreme" lights ESB

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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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Couple on the 86th Floor Observatory

Features

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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The 80th Floor photo opportunity

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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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The Empire State Building in red, white, and green.

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Pepe Aguilar Lights Up the Empire State Building with the Asociación Gilberto AC to Celebrate His New Album!

The NYC skyline during golden hour

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Embark on an Adventure: Fun Stuff to Do in NYC

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Chrissy Teigen and Two Friends Light Up ESB for JBL Fest

Hoda and Jenna at ESB's Construction exhibit

Celebrity Visits

WATCH: Hoda & Jenna Reflect on Five Years with TODAY at ESB

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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Alexandra Daddario Lights ESB for Children's Mental Health Awareness Day!

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.

Rappelers descend the Empire State Building

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Rappelers Make History at ESB as they Descend from the Building's Iconic Spire

ESB lit in green

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Vikas Khanna Lights ESB for City Harvest's "Share Lunch, Fight Hunger" Campaign

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.

Women's Sports Foundation Lighting Ceremony

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Billie Jean King Lights ESB to Celebrate the Women’s Sports Foundation’s 50th Anniversary

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.

Lewis Hamilton races in front of the Empire State Building

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ESB Hosts Street-to-Observatory Takeover with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 and WhatsApp

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.

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