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Below, discover how to buy tickets to the Empire State Building Observatory with ease, from the convenient online portal to in-person purchases, and frequently asked questions to help you with your visit.
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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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Latest News
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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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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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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Celebrity Visits
With nearly 200 celebrity visitors each year, it's easy to spot a famous face at the "World's Most Famous" building. See who will visit this week!
Celebrity Visits
With nearly 200 celebrity visitors each year, it's easy to spot a famous face at the "World's Most Famous Building". See who will visit this week!
Lightings
To honor the occasion, Stray Kids visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the building's iconic Observatory Experience.
Celebrity Visits
With nearly 200 celebrity visitors each year, it's easy to spot a famous face at the "World's Most Famous Building." See who will visit this week!
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.
Features
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.
Lightings
Features
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.
Lightings
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.
It’s New York’s can’t-miss experience. Book your ticket to the top today.