Empire State Building
Midtown4.6sample rating
About Empire State Building
For nearly 40 years the tallest building in the world, the Empire State Building rises 1,454 feet including its spire. The 86th-floor open-air deck offers 360-degree views over Manhattan, while the enclosed 102nd-floor observatory sits higher still. The tower's upper floors are lit nightly in colours marking holidays and civic events.
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Why visit
The definitive Manhattan skyline experience, with an open-air deck and Art Deco interiors that are landmarks in their own right.
Best time to visit
Right at opening or after 21:00, when crowds thin and the city is fully lit.
Recommended duration
Allow about 1.5 hours (90 minutes).
Opening hours
- Every day
- 09:00-00:00
Entry doors close 1 hour before closing (11:00 PM in current season). Hours shift by date — see esbnyc.com/visit/hours-of-operation for the exact current schedule.
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Location
20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
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843-acre landscaped park at the centre of Manhattan, opened in 1858.
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Radio City Music Hall
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The Oculus
Santiago Calatrava's white-ribbed transit hall and shopping concourse at the World Trade Center.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The largest art museum in the Americas, with over two million works spanning 5,000 years.
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Gramercy Tavern
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Eleven Madison Park
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