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Top Things to Do in NYC in September 2025
Whether you're drawn to cultural food festivals and lively celebrations or eager to see the skyline from a unique vantage point, NYC in September promises unforgettable experiences.
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Netflix's 'KPOP DEMON HUNTERS' Takes Over at the Empire State Building!
The cast of "KPOP DEMON HUNTERS" goes up, up, up at the Empire State Building.
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Which Celebrities Can You See at the Empire State Building This Week? Aug. 18 – 22
See who will visit this week!
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Vijay Deverakonda Lights the Empire State Building in Green, White, and Orange for India Day
Vijay toured the Observatory Experience's immersive museum and posed for photos on the building’s 86th Floor and 102nd Floor Observatories.
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Where to See Celebrities in NYC – An Ultimate Guide
Celebrity sightings in New York City aren’t reserved for red carpets and movie premieres; they happen in bars, parks, and iconic landmarks. Explore the top spots across the city that are teeming with famous faces.
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BTS' Jin Lights ESB to Celebrate Second Solo Album
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Empire State Building Tickets 101: Choose Your Own Adventure
Whether you're a local who wants to explore your own city or a tourist who will visit the Big Apple for the first time, ESB offers unparalleled views from the heart of New York City, a range of ticket options, and a seamless ticketing process to create an unforgettable experience.
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ESB Shines Cyan for the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swim Issue Debut
SI Editor in Chief MJ Day and SI Swim models Livvy Dunne, Lauren Chan, Ellie Thumann, Camille Kostek, Xandra Pohl, and Hunter McGrady visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony.
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What to Know Before You Visit the Empire State Building Observatory
From ticket offers to the optimal time to visit, we compiled a complete guide of useful tips and insights for your trip to the “World’s Most Famous Building.”
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Kali Uchis Tells All About New Album, "Sincerely"
Dressed in all pink, Uchis toured the Observatory Experience and posed with fans on the 86th Floor Observatory.
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The Empire State Building Shines Green to Honor City Harvest's "Share Lunch Fight Hunger" Campaign
Actress Busy Philipps and TV personality Tayshia Adams visited the building to flip the famous light switch.
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Stassi Shroeder Would Take WHO on a Roadtrip?!
The Bravo icon toured the building's immersive museum and took in the best view in New York City from the 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories
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The Empire’s New Clothes: ESB Refreshes Iconic Staff Uniforms
Observatory hosts, gift shop attendants, security guards, and other staffers will don the new look that combines a modern silhouette with nods to the Empire State Building’s legacy and classic Art Deco elegance.