Empire State Building
4.7 (127,711)attraction
4.7 (127,711)$44.00 – $79.00
Stand on the open-air decks of this classic Art Deco landmark for 360-degree views across the Manhattan skyline.
Description
Inside, visitors move through exhibits that showcase the building’s 1931 origins and classic Art Deco interior before taking a high-speed elevator to the observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors. From the top, the perspective brings distant landmarks into focus, including Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge. The view shifts dramatically around sunset as city lights gradually illuminate the Manhattan skyline below.
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