What Travelers Are Saying
TripAdvisor announced this year that the Empire State Building has achieved the coveted number one spot on the list of Top Attractions in the World for the Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best.
Determined by a full year of Tripadvisor traveler reviews, the awards honor the best in travel and recognize the places that deliver the most exceptional experiences. This prestigious honor comes just after the Empire State Building has earned the number one spot for Top Attraction in the United States for three consecutive years from 2022 – 2024.
This year we are pleased to hold the title for being best-in-class across the globe. We are proud to provide the most authentic New York experience for our guests from around the world.
★★★★★
"Fantastic staff, fantastic entrance and introduction with information, the whole experience is amazing. Paid a little premium to be on the roof for sunset and it was worth every extra penny. Highly recommend sunset. "
- Warrenullah, Jan 2025
★★★★★
"Absolutely will recommend the Empire State Building to anyone I know visiting NYC soon!!! It had been a few years since I had visited and it felt like a brand new, totally different experience! Every staff member was so knowledgeable and helpful. All the displays are so wonderful and the artwork is incredible."
- Kasey B, Jan 2025
★★★★★
"I had the best experience here with my family! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. The staff is incredibly friendly, making you feel right at home."
- Anna D, Jan 2025
★★★★★
"We had a wonderful time and you certainly can't beat the views! It was a fun experience prior to making it to the top, as well."
- Sherpa05333159118, Jan 2025
★★★★★
"A must see attraction when visiting NYC regardless of age. We were all amazed by the view. Extremely professional staff who took the time to point out different sights."
- Brandon H, Jan 2025
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For all of the Travelers' Choice Awards, Tripadvisor analyzes the authentic feedback from its community to identify and rank the best in travel. The Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Things to Do Awards are based on the reviews and ratings of experiences, tours, attractions and activities over the past 12 months from Tripadvisor travelers, celebrating a vast array of travelers' most highly recommended activities of the year.
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