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Which NYC Observation Deck is Best?
Discover how to choose the best observation deck NYC has to offer.
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Summer in NYC: Six Iconic Experiences You Can’t Miss
Discover the most iconic summer experiences New York City has to offer — from rooftop views at the Empire State Building to Central Park, Broadway, and beyond.
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Fun & Games
Best Coffee Near the Empire State Building: A Guide to Midtown NYC’s Top Cafés
Whether you plan a visit to the Empire State Building Observation Deck or move through Midtown on a daily route, strong coffee sits just steps away.
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Lightings
NYC Pop Culture Events That Lit Up the Skyline
From Taylor Swift to Star Wars, discover the NYC pop culture events that transformed the Empire State Building lights, and plan your visit to experience it in person.
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Where to Buy Tickets to the Empire State Building Observatory: A Guide
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.
Celebrity Visits
Which Celebrities Can You See at the Empire State Building This Week? Oct. 13 – 17
Pro Padel League, Aly & AJ, and more!
Fun & Games
Top Things to Do in NYC in October 2025
From iconic attractions to seasonal festivities, there are countless events to make October a memorable month in the Big Apple.
Celebrity Visits
Which Celebrities Can You See at the Empire State Building This Week? Oct. 6 – 10
Silvestre Dangond, Jesse McCartney, and more!
Lightings
ESB Shines Pink with a Scrolling Ribbon to Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Earlier in the day, ESB hosted a lighting ceremony with actress and global ambassador of the Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, Elizabeth Hurley, Executive Chairman of the Estée Lauder Companies Inc., William P. Lauder, and breast cancer advocate and survivor Olivia Munn, who flipped the famous light switch.
Exclusive Events
See Maluma Live at the Empire State Building
Experience the magic of NYC like never before! On October 3rd, global music sensation Maluma will light up the Empire State Building and host an exclusive, intimate performance high above the city streets. With iconic views, electrifying music, and a once-in-a-lifetime vibe, this is your chance to be part of something truly unforgettable. Tickets are limited and selling fast—don’t miss your spot at this iconic event!
Celebrity Visits
Which Celebrities Can You See at the Empire State Building This Week? Sept. 29 – Oct. 3
See what celebrities will visit the Empire State Building this week!
Celebrity Visits
Which Celebrities Can You See at the Empire State Building This Week? Sept. 22-26
The cast of "Law & Order," "Shark Tank," and more!
Lightings
Julie Bowen Lights ESB to Celebrate Baby2Baby's New Statewide Maternal Health Program
On Sept. 18, the Empire State Building's world-famous tower lights shined in dynamic seafoam and white to celebrate a new statewide maternal health program in New York, in partnership with Baby2Baby.