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Below, discover how to buy tickets to the Empire State Building Observatory with ease, from the convenient online portal to in-person purchases, and frequently asked questions to help you with your visit.
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From iconic attractions to seasonal festivities, there are countless events to make October a memorable month in the Big Apple.
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The Empire State Building Observatory was named the #1 Attraction in New York City in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do.
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Whether you're a local who wants to explore your own city or a tourist who will visit the Big Apple for the first time, ESB offers unparalleled views from the heart of New York City, a range of ticket options, and a seamless ticketing process to create an unforgettable experience.
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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.”
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Celebrity Visits
The Bravo icon toured the building's immersive museum and took in the best view in New York City from the 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories
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Observatory hosts, gift shop attendants, security guards, and other staffers will don the new look that combines a modern silhouette with nods to the Empire State Building’s legacy and classic Art Deco elegance.
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The Empire State Building lit up orange, in partnership with Progyny and RESOLVE: the National Infertility Association.
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From iconic landmarks with unmatched views to the city’s countless outdoor spaces, NYC has something for everyone this spring season.
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The Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and 2025 draftees.
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Kesha visited the building to celebrate with a lighting ceremony, where she flipped the switch and toured the Observatory Experience.
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Singer-songwriter and creative mind behind "Hell's Kitchen," Alicia Keys, visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and take in NYC's best views from the iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.
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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.”
It’s New York’s can’t-miss experience. Book your ticket to the top today.