We're #1 in the WORLD
Thanks to the millions of guests that visit the Empire State Building Observatory each year, we are proud to be named the #1 Attraction in the World in Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do, and #1 Attraction in the U.S. for the third consecutive year.
The Empire State Building Observatory has more than 60,000 5-star reviews, where guests from all over the globe have shared their incredible experience at the World’s Most Famous Building, including our interactive exhibits, and incredible views. As “once-in-a-lifetime” memory that can’t be missed, and one of the best things to do in New York City, we can’t wait to welcome you for your next visit.
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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One easy CityPASS® purchase saves 40% 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.
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 that celebrate the building’s history and heritage.
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Get a glimpse of New York as the first light of day creeps over the city. From our 86th-floor observation deck you can watch “the city that never sleeps” awaken.
Step into our newly revitalized 2nd and 80th floor galleries. See how the ESB was built, relive the building’s defining moments, and put yourself in the clutches of King Kong.
Before you visit, enjoy our EarthCam views of Manhattan showcasing the beauty of the city's skyline with ESB front and center