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How to Book Your Trip to ESB: Tickets, Reservations, and More!

Are you ready to book your tickets to the Empire State Building but don't know where to start? From where to find your Empire State Building tickets to sign-up for our newly launched Ambassador Program, this step-by-step guide will help you secure your plans to experience the breathtaking views from the heart of New York City!

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Cesar Millan Lights ESB in Partnership with the Cesar Millan Foundation

On April 10, the Empire State Building's world-famous tower lights lit up orange, yellow, and blue in partnership with the Cesar Millan Foundation to honor the foundations important work, Cesar's 20 years on television, and the new season of "Better Dog Better Human" which premiers on April 12 on National Geographic.

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ESB EXCLUSIVE: Watch Chuck Scarborough Discuss his 50-Year Career with NBC!

Broadcast legend Chuck Scarborough kicked off his 50-year anniversary with NBC in the most authentic New York City way – with a trip to the top of the “World’s Most Famous Building.”

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Hoda & Jenna Light Up ESB to Celebrate Five Years on TODAY

The Empire State Building shined in a vibrant pink and purple to celebrate the five-year anniversary of TODAY with Hoda & Jenna on April 8. Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager toured the Observatory Experience’s immersive museum and flipped the switch at a lighting ceremony before they took in the views from the 86th Floor and 102nd Floor Observatories.

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Mariska Hargitay Lights Up ESB for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

On April 6, the Empire State Building’s world-famous tower lights shined teal and green to honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month and season 25 of “Law & Order: SVU.” Mariska Hargitay, founder of the Joyful Heart Foundation and star of “Law & Order: SVU,” visited the building the day before to flip the famous switch and tour the Observatory Experience

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The Rainforest Café Comes to the Empire State Building!

In honor of this special collaboration, the café will serve guests a limited-edition menu and include all of the same exciting features experienced in a typical Rainforest Café. This encompasses an ensemble of lush greenery and life-size animal exhibits 86 floors up in the sky.

Exclusive Events

Experience the 2024 Solar Eclipse in New York from the Best Viewpoint in the City

On April 8, New Yorkers can look skyward to witness the 2024 solar eclipse -- the last that will be visible in the contiguous United States until 2044. see your full guide to capture a rare glimpse of the obscured sun this month.

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ESB EXCLUSIVE: Watch STAR WARS Actor Hayden Christensen Discuss the Epic ESB Takeover!

Hear from the Chosen One himself. Hayden Christensen kicked off the festivities with this exclusive interview, where he discussed his role in STAR WARS and the franchise's legacy.

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Chuck Scarborough Lights ESB to Celebrate 50 Years on NBC New York

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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  • Ice Spice lights up the Empire State Building

  • Over 90 years of the Empire State Building #shorts

  • It's a Katy Perry summer #shorts

  • Empire State Building lights honoring Spain winning the Euro Cup #shorts