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Which NYC Observation Deck is Best?
Discover how to choose the best observation deck NYC has to offer.
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Summer in NYC: Six Iconic Experiences You Can’t Miss
Discover the most iconic summer experiences New York City has to offer — from rooftop views at the Empire State Building to Central Park, Broadway, and beyond.
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Fun & Games
Best Coffee Near the Empire State Building: A Guide to Midtown NYC’s Top Cafés
Whether you plan a visit to the Empire State Building Observation Deck or move through Midtown on a daily route, strong coffee sits just steps away.
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NYC Pop Culture Events That Lit Up the Skyline
From Taylor Swift to Star Wars, discover the NYC pop culture events that transformed the Empire State Building lights, and plan your visit to experience it in person.
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Lightings
Babyface and D-Nice Light ESB in Red and Gold for the Apollo Theater's 90th Anniversary
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.
Celebrity Visits
WATCH: Billie Jean King Talks Self Confidence and the Evolution of Women in Sports
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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Julius Randle Lights ESB to Honor NYC for MSK!
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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Pepe Aguilar Lights Up the Empire State Building with the Asociación Gilberto AC to Celebrate His New Album!
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Chrissy Teigen and Two Friends Light Up ESB for JBL Fest
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.
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