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Fun & Games
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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Features
Millions of people visit the Empire State Building each year to enjoy breathtaking views and must-see exhibits at the number one attraction in the world. The Observatory Experience is a must-visit in New York City, and with this guide, your experience can be even better. Learn the benefits of online ticket purchases and tips for how to plan a memorable and efficient trip to the “World’s Most Famous Building.”
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Celebrity Visits
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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Lightings
The Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony with News 4 New York Anchor Chuck Scarborough, who flipped the famous light switch. Chuck was joined by WNBC News Anchor Natalie Pasquarella and WNBC Weather Anchor Dave Price to celebrate the milestone anniversary.
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The epic ode to the franchise’s villains began that morning with a celebrity visit from STAR WARS actor Hayden Christensen, an unveiling of the Vader-themed Fifth Avenue Lobby windows, the debut of displays by Funko POP! and LEGO throughout the Observatory Experience, and an immersive fan experience by Hasbro and Amazon.
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Academy Award-winning filmmaker, Grammy Award-winning musician and founding member of The Roots, New York Times subscriber and longtime Wordle solver Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Wordle Editor Tracy Bennett visited the Empire State Building to flip the iconic light switch.
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"The Voice" coach Chance the Rapper visited the "World's Most Famous Building" to flip the ceremonial light switch and tour the Observatory Experience.
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“Percy Jackson & the Olympians,” the acclaimed book series penned by Rick Riordan and adapted for television on Disney+, comes alive at the “World’s Most Famous Building” with a brand new “600th Floor” photo corner for fans.
Memories at ESB
From a bucket list trip-turned-proposal to a pilgrimage with their three sons, Jennifer and Patrick have celebrated many a milestone moment at the Empire State Building.
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Experience the most romantic day of the year at the “World’s Most Romantic Building.”
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It’s New York’s can’t-miss experience. Book your ticket to the top today.