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We’re #1 in the World
We are pleased to announce that we achieved the coveted number one spot on the list of Top Attractions in the World on the Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best. This prestigious award comes after previously earning the title for #1 Attraction in the U.S. for three consecutive years from 2022 to 2024. 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. Don't wait - reserve your tickets below.
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Main Deck
86th Floor NYC Observatory
Step onto 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.
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Top Deck
102nd & 86th Floor observation Decks
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.
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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.
The Sunrise with Starbucks Reserve® @ ESB experience encompasses a NYC sunrise from an exclusive sky-high vantage point with the Empire State Building Microblend coffee-only found at this location.
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Bypass all queues and take our red carpet all the way up to the very top of the building! Pass includes expedited entry to the 86th and 102nd Floors.
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The fastest way to experience the Heart of New York City! Take the red carpet and skip all the lines on the way to the 86th Floor, the most famous observatory in the world.
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Discover even more of the Empire State Building. Enjoy a guided 90-minute tour that includes the building’s lovingly restored Art Deco lobby on 5th Avenue, the Celebrity Walk, and exhibits.
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See ESB the way the stars do! Take an exclusive guided tour, starting with a Champagne toast in our closed-door celebrity green room.
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Spectacular 360-degree views of NYC. See the expansive daytime views and the city lights sparkle at night.
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Celebrate your love in the most iconic way possible – a proposal at the World’s Most Romantic Building.
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One easy CityPASS® purchase saves 41% at ESB plus 4 more top NYC attractions. CityPASS® tickets include our AM/PM Experience: 86th floor observatory and BONUS same-night admission 3 hours before closing.
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Save on entry to the Empire State Building and 115+ other attractions, tours, and experiences. From the 86th floor to NYC's hidden gems, access it all with one pass at one price!
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.