紐約流行文化偶像
名人造訪帝國大廈的原因各不相同。有些人和其他遊客一樣，以遊客的身分前來，被紐約市的標誌性景觀和這座著名建築的魅力所吸引。也有些人是為了參加電影首映、專輯發布或慈善活動而來。 在那些特殊時刻，每位貴賓在建築的燈光儀式上翻開開關時都滿面笑容，不論他們有多麼有名。從1930年代開始的少數好萊塢訪客，如今已變成全年絡繹不絕的演員、運動員、音樂家和政要。
常見問題：帝國大廈的名人
Yes — the Empire State Building Observation Deck hosts celebrity and dignitary visits throughout the year, though never on a set public schedule. Because these visits aren't announced ahead of time, a celeb sighting is a happy bonus rather than something you can plan. Famous guests most often come for tower lighting ceremonies and press events, and their photos are added to the gallery above afterward.
The Empire State Building has welcomed a who's who of famous guests over the years. They range from actors and musicians to athletes, royalty, and world leaders, and the roster changes all the time as new visitors come through. The best place to see the latest Empire State Building celebrities is the gallery above, where each guest has a page of their own with photos from the visit.
Celebrities come to the Empire State Building Observation Deck for the same reason millions of visitors do — the view of New York City from more than 1,000 feet up. Many also take part in the building's tower lighting ceremonies, where they flip the switch to light the tower for a cause or a milestone, or for a press moment tied to a new project.
Yes — the Empire State Building appears in “Sleepless in Seattle.” The 1993 film builds to its ending at the top of the building, where the two main characters finally meet on Valentine's Day. It is one of the building's many appearances on screen, alongside the movies and television shows that have made its silhouette famous all over the world.