The Empire State Building is 381 meters high and it has 102 floors, and it is one of the most famous buildings in New York, and not without reason because from the 86th floor you have an amazing view of Lower Manhattan. If you are visiting New York for the first time then a visit to the Empire State Building should definitely not be missed.
Observation decks Empire State Building
The Empire State Building has two observation platforms located on the 86th and 102nd floors. Most visitors choose to visit only the 86 th floor, but For a considerable additional cost, you can also go to floor 102, but here you cannot go outside. but our advice is not to pay the extra cost for access to the Observation Deck on the 102nd floor, it’s not worth it.
What is the best time to visit the Empire State Building?
The Empire State Building is open 365 days a year between 10 am – 9 pm. And if you’re trying to pick the best time to visit the Empire State Building to avoid queues and crowds, plan your visit in the morning At 8:00 a.m., you’ll hardly have to stand in line and enjoy an almost private experience on one of New York’s most beautiful Observation Decks.
Stores in the Empire State Building
In addition to the observation decks, the Empire State Building also has a variety of stores that you can find on the 2nd floor of the building. Visiting these stores is highly recommended if you are looking for a souvenir or a gift to take home from your visit to New York.
Kong and The Empire State Building
Since 1931, the Empire State Building has been a popular Hollywood destination. Filmmakers have featured the building in more than 250 films. Some of the most memorable Empire State Building moments can be seen in “King Kong” who climbs the 381-meter building on the outside in the movie. And in tribute, the Empire State Building has a kong attraction where you can touch kong’s hands, which are broken through the walls, and you can feel his hands shaking as he growls, gasps and puffs with frustration and anger. Planes circle outside the windows, just like in the original 1933 film. A great attraction not to be missed.
What is the significance of the lighting of the Empire State Building?
Since 2012, the Empire State Building has had special LED floodlights from Philips that can illuminate the building in as many as 16 million different color combinations! The colors of this special lighting from Dutch soil can be adjusted for special occasions and holidays. On a normal day, the Empire State Building will be lit white and on Independence Day, the tower will be colored red, white and blue. But also on Valentine’s Day, the tower gets a different color in honor of the day of love. These modifications make every time you see the building a unique experience not to be missed.
Eating and drinking in the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building houses a few exclusive restaurants such as State Grill & Bar, Tacombi, Chopt,Chipotle, Sushi-Teria, Juice Press and The Starbucks Reserve which has as many as 3 floors where you can enjoy tasty coffee, craft cocktails and food.
Which New York benefit pass allows you to go to the Empire State Building?
A visit to the Empire State Building is included with the New York benefit passes below.
- New York Pass
- New York Sightseeing Day Pass
- New York Sightseeing Flex Pass
- New York Explorer Pass
Ordering tickets Empire State Building
To get the unforgettable experience of the Empire State Building, if you don’t buy a New York benefit pass, it’s best to buy your tickets in advance. Especially during busy tourist seasons, to avoid wait times. you can order your ticket very easily via the button below.
Tickets to Empire State Building at sunrise
Would you like to visit the Empire State Building in the early morning with sunrise? Then order the special tickets for your Sunrise Experience on time. Do do so well in advance because this special experience is only open to 100 people per day, on selected dates.
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