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How to Plan the Perfect NYC Itinerary (With the Empire State Building at the Center)

Explore top NYC attractions, insider tips, and must-see experiences for first-time visitors.

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Alix Earle at the Lighting Ceremony

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Alix Earle Lights ESB Mint to Celebrate Reale Actives, in Support of Mount Sinai's Mammovan

Earle visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour ESB's immersive museum and iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.

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Tom Holland on the 86th Floor Observation Deck

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WATCH: Tom Holland Swings by ESB to Drop “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Trailer

Holland sat down for an exclusive conversation about Peter Parker's next chapter, what it means to grow up on screen, and more.

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Comedy Show at the Empire State Building

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Inside the Empire State Building’s First-Ever Stand-Up Comedy Show

The sold-out show, produced in collaboration with Underground Overground Comedy, brought some of New York’s favorite comedians together in one of the city’s most iconic settings.

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Best Things to Do in New York City During Spring Break

Plan the perfect NYC spring break with parks in bloom, iconic landmarks, and unforgettable skyline views from the Empire State Building.

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Stassi Schroeder jumps on the 86th Floor Observatory

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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.

Jessi and Alessio Pasini on the 103rd Floor

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Jessi and Alessio Pasini Light ESB for National Infertility Awareness Week

The Empire State Building lit up orange, in partnership with Progyny and RESOLVE: the National Infertility Association.

Friends pose for a photo on the 86th Floor Observatory

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Top 4 Things to Do in NYC This Spring 2025

From iconic landmarks with unmatched views to the city’s countless outdoor spaces, NYC has something for everyone this spring season.

WNBA Draftees at Kong

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ESB Shines in Orange to Celebrate the 2025 WNBA Draft | ESB

The Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and 2025 draftees.

Kesha on the 103rd Floor

Lightings

ESB Sparkles in Pink to Celebrate Kesha's New Album, "Period" | ESB

Kesha visited the building to celebrate with a lighting ceremony, where she flipped the switch and toured the Observatory Experience.

Alicia Keys on the 103rd Floor

Lightings

ESB Shines Blue, Gold, & White to Celebrate "Hell's Kitchen" on Broadway | ESB

Singer-songwriter and creative mind behind "Hell's Kitchen," Alicia Keys, visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and take in NYC's best views from the iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.

Kylie Minogue and Heather Ridout flip the switch

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ESB Shines Gold & Green for Kylie Minogue at MSG

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The Empire State Building to Provide the Set for “The White Lotus” Season 4

Season 4 will take place over the course of three days at the Empire State Building Observatory Experience, where New York City’s elite will become entangled in intrigue, satire, and the signature twists that have become synonymous with “The White Lotus.”

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