Empire State Building (The)

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The majestic Empire State Building was completed in 1931 as the world's tallest building. While not the tallest anymore, it remains as impressive as ever. At night the building is lit up, with special colors displayed on holidays. Tickets can be purcha... More [+]

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GoPlanit Reviews for Empire State Building (The)

by Jimmy K on Thursday February 21, 2008 at 7:03:06 pm

I love the views here. You can see the entire city from here. It is a bit touristy, but it's a great place to go for first time visitors to New York.

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by Steve C on Tuesday April 1, 2008 at 2:57:41 pm

one of the must-see places in NYC! Visit right before dusk for the best views

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sleepless, love affair, and countless others...

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External Reviews for Empire State Building (The)

by vickyse16 (Trip Advisor) on 2010-11-25

"Having done both the top of the Rock (Rockerfeller Centre) and the Empire State Building I have to say that the Top of the Rock is better value and has the better views. The ESB gives you a view of..." more

by Prekol (Trip Advisor) on 2010-11-24

"I am a New Yorker, and have been up the Empire State a few times, and I am sorry to say it's not all that it's built up to be. The wait is enormous, upwards of 2 hours, you can buy an express pass ..." more

by plspoon (Trip Advisor) on 2010-11-24

"We arrived about 08:15 on Monday 1st November and within about 10 minutes we were at the Observation Deck. It opens at 08:00 so I recommend getting there fairly early and you will avoid queuing.It ..." more

by RSvacation (Trip Advisor) on 2010-11-21

"A must visit attraction of NYC (New York City) ; my favourite building in NYC (New York City).Be prepared for the long queues, once inside ; this would often be the case, so don't let it be some so..." more

by MrsJEssex (Trip Advisor) on 2010-11-18

"The empire state builing opens at 8am. We got ther about 8.30 on a sunday and walked straight in, no queues at all. But judging by the meters of queueing rope it gets incredibly busy! We paid the e..." more

by pimmingswool (Trip Advisor) on 2010-11-17

"The view is spectacular, but the journey there is too much of a hassle to recommend. Signage is poor and there are few staff out and about providing information or directions. There are a number of..." more

by maidenheadgirl (Trip Advisor) on 2010-11-09

"This was a waste of time and it put me in a bad mood. At the queue for the tickets a member of staff shouted that just the family member who was buying tickets should stay in line and the others wa..." more

by fultonferry (Trip Advisor) on 2010-11-08

"Took my 9 year old niece to the top of the ESB. As a native New Yorker I had done this at least 4 or 5 times, but not in the last 10 years. All I can say is that New York is so much more than this ..." more

by hippyhelen (Trip Advisor) on 2010-11-07

"i was in nyc late oct and went for the shopping sight seeing was a 2nd option, i was mistaken in my ideas the sights were amazing, am not big on heights but once you get up to the 84th floor and se..." more

by MikLat (Trip Advisor) on 2010-11-06

"We went to the top of the Empire State Building during the day because all the locals we talked to said it was better during the day and they were right. We were there early for the first showing a..." more