What Travelers Are Saying
Tripadvisor announced this year that the Empire State Building has achieved the coveted number one spot on the list of Top Attraction in the U.S. in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do.
Determined by a full year of Tripadvisor traveler reviews, the awards honor the best in travel and recognize the places that deliver the most exceptional experiences. This prestigious honor comes just after the Empire State Building has earned the number one spot for Top Attraction in the United States for three consecutive years.
This year we are pleased to hold the title for being best-in-class across in the "city that never sleeps." We are proud to provide the most authentic New York experience for our guests from around the world.
★★★★★
“An amazing experience & a complete must do when in NYC… Views from the top are incredible, indescribable, absolutely stunning. Thoroughly recommend, worth every penny.”
- Rachel R., Aug. 2026
★★★★★
“Visiting the Empire State Building Observation Deck is one of those iconic must-do experiences when visiting NYC. The museum is well done and provides great acknowledgement of the men and women that built the building.”
- AveMaria, Aug. 2026
★★★★★
“On the way to the observatory, there are several attractions showcasing the area’s history, along with a King Kong display that’s perfect for photos. It’s definitely worth a visit!”
- Roberto, Jul. 2026
★★★★★
“We came in the morning and at night and it was absolutely outstanding.”
- WilliamBabs2022, Jul. 2026
★★★★★
“The views were spectacular from the 86th floor… Then we went up to the 102nd floor and the views were even more spectacular.”
- Margie D, Aug. 2026
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For all of the Travelers' Choice Awards, Tripadvisor analyzes the authentic feedback from its community to identify and rank the best in travel. The Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Things to Do Awards are based on the reviews and ratings of experiences, tours, attractions and activities over the past 12 months from Tripadvisor travelers, celebrating a vast array of travelers' most highly recommended activities of the year.
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