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New York City Dogs: ESB’s Favorite Four-Legged Visitors

To honor the 2023 National Dog Show, we rounded up our favorite four-legged visitors through the years at the Empire State Building Observatory.

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Holidays in NYC 2023: ESB Presents Decor, Pop-Ups, Santa Visits, and More!

Looking for things to do in New York City this holiday season? The Empire State Building has you covered!

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Tips for the Empire State Building Run-Up from a Paralympic Gold Medalist

The iconic race challenges runners with a 1,576-step climb to reach the famous landmark’s 86th Floor Observatory.

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Jared Leto Climbs the Empire State Building

Move over, Kong! Academy Award winner Jared Leto scaled the Empire State Building on Nov. 9.

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September Visits and Events at the Empire State Building Observatory

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Fashion Show: Christian Siriano Makes It Work at the Empire State Building

Models and celebrities showed up and showed out for Christian Siriano’s Fall 2022 Fashion Show at the Empire State Building.

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Why Now is the Time to Visit the Empire State Building

If you didn’t get a photo from the top of the Empire State Building, did you really visit New York City?

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  • Empire State Building Music-to-Light Show featuring KISS' "Rock and Roll All Nite"

  • LIVE from the Empire State Building - KISS Visits ESB

  • LIVE at the Empire State Building

  • The 2023 Empire State Building Run-Up

  • Lighting Ceremony for the 20th anniversary of the NFL on FOX