Empire State Building images
Empire State Building images
Empire State Building images

20 W 34th St., new york

Landmark, Historic Place, Skyscraper
Details verified more than six months ago
Closed now $38-$44
Empire state building, an American cultural icon and America’s Favorite Architecture, is one of the world's tallest building (ranks 6th in US, 43rd in world) and has been named as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Its name is derived from New York State's nickname, "The Empire State". It's initial design was derived from two building: Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Carew Tower in Cincinnati, Ohio. Known to be one of the most photographed building in the world, don't forget to tag your your shots #EmpireStateBuilding. Becasuse of the height of the building, under the right atmospheric conditions, couples can experience a slight electric shock when they kiss. The building took only lightning fast 11 months to built and is made up of 200,000 cubic feet of Indiana Limestone and has it's own Zipcode: 10118. On a clear day one can see five states from our Observatories: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The building has two observatories on the 86th and 102nd floors attracting around four million visitors annually providing spectacular views of Newyork city and surrounding neighborhoods. The building has been featured in several movies such as "An Affair to Remember," "Sleepless in Seattle," "Elf" and "The Amazing Spider-Man". The couple who marry on Valentine's Day, on the 80th floor become members of the Empire State Building Wedding Club. They receive free admission to the observatory each year on February 14 (their anniversary) thereafter.

Looking to avoid crowd...8 AM to 11 AM is the least busy, visit around 11 PM to enjoy romantic views of the city. Looking to take some beautiful shots...sunset is the right time to visit as you can take pictures of spectacular views of the city (Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, etc.).

  • The Saxophonist plays every Thursday-Saturdays, 9 PM-Midnight on the 86th-floor Observatory, be sure to check it out if you're visiting during these days.
  • Thinking of proposing...consider the "Happily Ever Empire" package. More details here: https://www.esbnyc.com/buy-tickets/happily-ever-empire
  • There is a secret 103rd floor in the building, check with the building management if you can visit that day.
  • Admission ticket fees
  • Children $38
  • Youth $38
  • Adults $44
  • Senior citizens $42
Purchase Tickets

http://www.esbnyc.com/buy-tickets

Discount information
  • The building offers a group discount for more than 20 people. Contact the ticket sales office at 212-736-3100 or email: sales@esbonyc.com.
  • People can buy the city pass - visit up to 6 attractions of your choice for a fixed price, for more information visit: http://www.citypass.com/new-york
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Trendy
  • Dine In
  • Breathtaking Views
  • Famous
  • Family Fun
  • Lush
  • Architectural Marvel
  • Self Guided Tour
  • Exhibitions
  • Souvenirs
  • Sightseeing
  • Photography

No Special Occasion Reservation available!

  • Monday 10:00 am-10:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am-10:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am-10:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am-10:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am-10:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am-10:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am-10:00 pm