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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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Alexandra Daddario Lights ESB for Children's Mental Health Awareness Day!
Actress and children's mental health activist Alexandra Daddario visited the Observatory Experience to flip the famous switch and tour the building's immersive museum. The actress posed for photos on the building's 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.
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Rappelers Make History at ESB as they Descend from the Building's Iconic Spire
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Vikas Khanna Lights ESB for City Harvest's "Share Lunch, Fight Hunger" Campaign
Michelin Star chef Vikas Khanna visited the "World's Most Famous Building" to flip the famous switch in a special lighting ceremony. The "MasterChef India" star toured ESB's Observatory Experience after the ceremony, and stopped for photos throughout its immersive exhibits on the way up to the iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.
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Billie Jean King Lights ESB to Celebrate the Women’s Sports Foundation’s 50th Anniversary
On May 2, the Empire State Building lit its iconic tower lights in blue, red, pink, and yellow to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Women’s Sports Foundation. Earlier that day, the “World’s Most Famous Building” hosted a lighting ceremony with tennis champion and social activist Billie Jean King, who founded the Women’s Sports Foundation in 1974 after her legendary tennis career.
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ESB Hosts Street-to-Observatory Takeover with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 and WhatsApp
The Empire State Building teamed up with Mercedes-AMG and WhatsApp for a takeover that spanned from its world-famous Observatory Experience down to its Fifth Avenue front door on April 29 and 30.
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ESB EXCLUSIVE: Mariska Hargitay Talks the Joyful Heart Foundation and Her Role as Olivia Benson
After she flipped the famous switch and lit the building in teal and green, Mariska sat down to discuss the impact of her role as Olivia Benson and some of the Joyful Heart Foundation's most impactful moments throughout its 20-year history.
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Uncover Why ESB Tops the List of Best Proposal Spots in NYC
On the hunt for the perfect spot for your NYC promposal? Set your sights on the "World's Most Famous Building." From the panoramic city views to its icon status and reputation as a celeb hotspot, there is no doubt that the Empire State Building Observatory is the best place to prompose in NYC.
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ESB - The Perfect Attraction for Group Tours and Events in NYC
Want to impress a large group? The Empire State Building Observatory is the premier destination for parties of all sizes. Named the #1 attraction in the U.S. by Tripadvisor travelers for two consecutive years in 2022 and 2023, the Observatory is an ideal destination for groups who want to learn and experience the best of New York City from a unique vantage point and make unforgettable memories.
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Iskra Lawrence Lights ESB Orange for National Infertility Awareness Week
Earlier that day, model and advocate Iskra Lawrence visited the world-famous Observatory Experience, which was voted the #1 attraction in the U.S. by Tripadvisor travelers in 2022 and 2023, to flip the iconic light switch. Iskra was joined by Progyny CEO Pete Anevski and RESOLVE President and CEO Barbara Collum for a tour of the Observatory's immersive exhibits after the ceremony.