We’re #1 in the U.S.
We are pleased to announce that Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel guidance platform, released the 2022 winners of the coveted Travelers' Choice® Award series: The Best of the Best Things to Do. Out of a list of many qualifying competitors, the iconic Empire State Building was awarded the #1 Attraction in the U.S. for travelers to visit, and #3 in the world overall. We are proud to provide the most authentic New York experience for our guests from around the world. Select your experience below.
PLEASE NOTE: TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Elevated Moments
Take your visit to new heights with exclusive ticket options and discounts. This is your chance to get an insider’s view of the Empire State Building and make your New York City experience one you’ll never forget.
Begin your forever story at the World’s Most Romantic Building with a VIP proposal package that features spectacular views from the heart of New York City.
Know Before You Go
- Tickets are valid for your chosen visit date. Please check our Safety page for information on updated hours.
- All tickets include access to our 2nd Floor Exhibit Galleries.
- Tickets are non-refundable. For more information, view our ticket policies.
- Get more information about accessibility and accommodation for visitors with disabilities.
Give the Gift of the Empire State Building
Share the experience of the World's Most Famous Building. Purchase tickets as a gift today!
Share New York’s most famous open-air observatory. Take advantage of 360° views & see all of NYC including the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty and so much more.
The Express Pass lets you make your way down the red carpet and skip all the lines on your way to the Main Deck.
Start the day dazzled. Sunrise @ ESB experience lets you experience a New York City sunrise from an exclusive, sky-high vantage point.
Share the experience of a private, VIP behind-the-scenes tour with an Empire State Building Observatory Ambassador.
Spectacular 360-degree views of NYC.. Share the gift of expansive daytime views and city lights sparkling at night
Take your New York City experience higher. Our reimagined 102nd floor offers unmatched, floor-to-ceiling views stretching up to 80 miles on a clear day.
