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WATCH: Charlie Cox Says His Wife Nearly Fainted After Call with Marvel President | ESB
Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio visited the Empire State Building to celebrate the "Daredevil: Born Again" premiere.
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WATCH: "The Traitors" Winners Tell All About Tom Sandoval & Full Cast
Dolores Catania, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, and Dylan Efron celebrated their season 3 win of "The Traitors" with a victory lap at the Empire State Building.
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9 Places to Eat & Drink Near the Empire State Building
Whether you need to fuel up before your visit or debrief over dinner, there is no shortage of food and drink options in ESB's Midtown neighborhood.
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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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Why is there a Dragon on the Empire State Building?
The Empire State Building declared allegiance to the King in a “Team Green” takeover that included a life-sized Iron Throne, cast visit, and a one-of-a-kind, 270-foot Vhagar the Dragon coiled around the building’s mast ahead of “House of the Dragon” Season Two.
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Fourth of July in NYC 2024: Why You Should Celebrate at the Empire State Building
As one of the tallest buildings in the city, the Empire State Building offers a prime vantage point to witness fireworks shows in Manhattan and the surrounding areas, which includes the iconic Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks.
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Babyface and D-Nice Light ESB in Red and Gold for the Apollo Theater's 90th Anniversary
Singer-songwriter & producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and DJ & record producer D-Nice visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony to honor the milestone and toured the Observatory Experience's immersive exhibits.
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WATCH: Billie Jean King Talks Self Confidence and the Evolution of Women in Sports
Tennis legend Billie Jean King visited the Empire State Building to celebrate the Women's Sports Foundation's 50th Anniversary with a special tower lighting ceremony and tour of the iconic Observatory Experience.
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Julius Randle Lights ESB to Honor NYC for MSK!
The Empire State Building shined blue to honor Memorial Sloan Kettering's 140th Birthday and to celebrate the first-ever "NYC for MSK" campaign.
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Pepe Aguilar Lights Up the Empire State Building with the Asociación Gilberto AC to Celebrate His New Album!
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Embark on an Adventure: Fun Stuff to Do in NYC
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Chrissy Teigen and Two Friends Light Up ESB for JBL Fest
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WATCH: Hoda & Jenna Reflect on Five Years with TODAY at ESB
TODAY duo Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager visited the Empire State Building to celebrate their five-year anniversary with the show in mid-April. Just before they flipped the famous switch, Hoda & Jenna took time to chat about their beloved partnership in an ESB Exclusive.