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Empire State Building
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Fifth Avenue at 34th Street |
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| Admissions |
adults $14.00, children $9.00 |
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| Hours |
8:00 am - midnight |
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| Website |
www.esbnyc.com |
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The Empire State Building has had a long run as one of New York
City’s top attractions. The building was completed in 1931.
At 1,454 ft, the Empire State Building was the tallest building
in New York at that time and remained so until it was surpassed
by the World Trade Center in 1971. The Empire State Building made
perhaps its most famous movie appearance in 1933’s King Kong.
Since then, the Empire State Building and its familiar spire has
become one of New York City’s most famous landmarks. The Empire
State Building regained its status as New York’s tallest building
on September 11th 2001.
The observatories on the 86th and 102nd floors attract thousands
of visitors daily. The panoramic view of the city is nothing short
of remarkable. From the Empire State Building, even the Statue of
Liberty looks like miniature replica. Tickets are required if you
wish to visit the observatories. You can order tickets in advance
or purchase them at the Empire State Building’s ticket office,
which is on the ground floor. Lines vary throughout the day so expect
the worse.
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