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Experience the city with festive treats, timeless traditions and moments you and your family will remember for a lifetime.
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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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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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"Star Trek: Section 31" cast members Michelle Yeoh, Omari Hardwick, and Rob Kazinsky joined director and producer Olatunde Osunsanmi for a lighting ceremony at the building on Jan 24.
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The perfect skyline shot all comes down to optimal vantage points which frame the city in all its glory. But in a city as vast and dynamic as New York, where do you even begin?
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Escape the cold this winter as you explore the top attractions in NYC.
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With lighting ceremonies, fan events, and even a dragon, 2024 was one for the books.
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The holidays are here again and so is the Empire State Building Music-to-Light Spectacular, set to "Jingle Bells" by Meghan Trainor!
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The holidays are here again and so is the Empire State Building Music-to-Light Spectacular, set to "Jingle Bells" by Meghan Trainor!
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Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry and actresses Kerry Washington and Ebony Obsidian visited the building to flip the famous light switch.
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Actors Carlos and Alexa PenaVega visited the Empire State Building to flip the ceremonial light switch, tour the immersive exhibits, and take in New York City's best views from the iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.
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The Empire State Building will shine in red and white, the colors of the Danish flag, to honor the 73rd Miss Universe pageant on Nov. 22.
It’s New York’s can’t-miss experience. Book your ticket to the top today.