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On June 25, the Empire State Building Observatory was named the #1 Attraction in the World – and #1 in the U.S. for the third consecutive year – in Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. Find out what guests love about the Empire State Building Observatory!
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The Empire State Building declared allegiance to the King in a “Team Green” takeover that included a life-sized Iron Throne, cast visit, and a one-of-a-kind, 270-foot Vhagar the Dragon coiled around the building’s mast ahead of “House of the Dragon” Season Two.
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As one of the tallest buildings in the city, the Empire State Building offers a prime vantage point to witness fireworks shows in Manhattan and the surrounding areas, which includes the iconic Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks.
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The punk rocker visited ESB for a lighting ceremony and exclusive fan event on the 80th Floor, where he performed acoustic versions of “Rebel Yell,” “Eyes Without a Face,” and “White Wedding” with longtime collaborator, Steve Stevens.
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TODAY duo Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager visited the Empire State Building to celebrate their five-year anniversary with the show in mid-April. Just before they flipped the famous switch, Hoda & Jenna took time to chat about their beloved partnership in an ESB Exclusive.
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After she flipped the famous switch and lit the building in teal and green, Mariska sat down to discuss the impact of her role as Olivia Benson and some of the Joyful Heart Foundation's most impactful moments throughout its 20-year history.
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Broadcast legend Chuck Scarborough kicked off his 50-year anniversary with NBC in the most authentic New York City way – with a trip to the top of the “World’s Most Famous Building.”
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See what famous faces graced the “World’s Most Famous Building” this fall!
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