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Empire State Building: Express Entry

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Make the most of your time in Manhattan by pairing two quintessential New York must-dos: enjoying a slice of pizza and soaring to the top of the Empire State Building. With skip-the-line admission, bypass the general and elevator queues to head straight into the landmark. Explore the second-floor exhibits, dive into the immersive displays on the revamped 80th floor, and finally step onto the 86th-floor observatory for an unparalleled 360-degree view of the city’s skyline. It’s an easy, efficient way to check off both local flavors and iconic sights in one unforgettable experience.

Overview

Make the most of your time in Manhattan by pairing two quintessential New York must-dos: enjoying a slice of pizza and soaring to the top of the Empire State Building. With skip-the-line admission, bypass the general and elevator queues to head straight into the landmark. Explore the second-floor exhibits, dive into the immersive displays on the revamped 80th floor, and finally step onto the 86th-floor observatory for an unparalleled 360-degree view of the city’s skyline. It’s an easy, efficient way to check off both local flavors and iconic sights in one unforgettable experience.

Location

Meeting Point Map

20 West 34th Street, New York, United States

Address

20 W 34th St., New York, NY 10118, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Skip the line and get straight into New York's most famous skyscraper
  • Inclusions

    • Express entry to the Empire State Building
    • Access to the exhibits
    • Access to the 86th floor observation deck
    • Access to the 2nd floor immersive exhibits
    • Downloadable audio guide app
    • WiFi onsite

    Exclusions

    • Access to the 102nd-floor Observation Deck (available on-site for an additional fee)

    Venues

    • Empire State Building, 20 West 34th Street, New York, United States, 10001

    Exhibitions

    • Second Floor Galleries

      Get into an Empire State of Mind, with entrance to the building's second-floor galleries included as part of your ticket. Learn more about the face of the Big Apple, from its inception and construction to its intertwined history with Hollywood – you'll find exhibits devoted to King Kong and the building's other most famous celebrity visitors.

    Additional Information

    • Kids under 6 get in for free and don't need a ticket.
    • Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance
    • Your ticket is only valid during the time and date selected
    • All visitors need to go through a security check. Glass items, weapons, monopods, and tripods are not allowed insideDownload the Empire State Building app with a complimentary, self-guided multimedia tour in nine language.

    Cancellation Policy

    No refund is possible if you cancel.

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