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The Empire State Building to Provide the Set for “The White Lotus” Season 4

Season 4 will take place over the course of three days at the Empire State Building Observatory Experience, where New York City’s elite will become entangled in intrigue, satire, and the signature twists that have become synonymous with “The White Lotus.”

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The Jonas Brothers on the 10

Celebrity Visits

WATCH: The Jonas Brothers Come Full-Circle with JonasCon

The Jonas Brothers visited the Empire State Building to celebrate two decades as a band.

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Charlie Cox on the 103rd Floor

Celebrity Visits

WATCH: Charlie Cox Says His Wife Nearly Fainted After Call with Marvel President | ESB

Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio visited the Empire State Building to celebrate the "Daredevil: Born Again" premiere.

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Ivar Mountbatten, Dolores Catania, and Dylan Efron on the 102nd Floor Observatory

Celebrity Visits

WATCH: "The Traitors" Winners Tell All About Tom Sandoval & Full Cast

Dolores Catania, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, and Dylan Efron celebrated their season 3 win of "The Traitors" with a victory lap at the Empire State Building.

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9 Places to Eat & Drink Near the Empire State Building

Whether you need to fuel up before your visit or debrief over dinner, there is no shortage of food and drink options in ESB's Midtown neighborhood. 

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ESB lit up for SNL 50th

Lightings

ESB Shines for SNL's 50th Anniversary!

The New York City skyline

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What to Know Before You Visit the Empire State Building Observatory

From ticket offers to the optimal time to visit, we compiled a complete guide of useful tips and insights for your trip to the “World’s Most Famous Building.”

Trisha Paytas Lights the Empire State Building

Celebrity Visits

WATCH: Trisha Paytas Chats Broadway Dream Roles, SNL, and Her Diva of the Week

Internet superstar and podcast host Trisha Paytas visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony to honor her Broadway debut on Feb. 3.

Keke Palmer lights ESB

Lightings

ESB Shines in Red, Black & Green for Black History Month

That morning, the Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony with award-winning multihyphenate entertainer and founder of KeyTV, Keke Palmer, who flipped the famous light switch.

Winnie Harlow at the Construction exhibit

Lightings

ESB Shines in Navy Blue, Gold, Light Blue, and White for NYFW!

That day, the Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony with fashion model Winnie Harlow, who flipped the famous light switch.

Bowen Yang on the 103rd Floor

Lightings

ESB Shines Red and Gold for Spring Festival

Actor and comedian Bowen Yang visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.

ESB lit in pink

Lightings

Trisha Paytas Light ESB Pink for Her Broadway Debut

Paytas visited ESB to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the building's immersive exhibits and iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.

ESB lit in blue and yellow for "DOG MAN"

Lightings

Pete Davidson and Dav Pilkey Light ESB for "DOGMAN"

ESB lit for Vince Carter

Celebrity Visits

NBA Legend Vince Carter Lights ESB for Brooklyn Nets Jersey Retirement

Carter visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the Empire State Building's iconic Observatory Experience.

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