New York's famous Empire State Building, a New York City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, soars more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan.
Located on the 86th floor, 1,050 feet (320 meters) above the city's bustling streets, the Observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade.
Since the Observatory opened to the public in 1931, almost 110 million visitors have thrilled to the awe-inspiring vision of the city beneath them.
Days of operation:
Open daily 365 days a year.
Observatory Hours:
9:30am to Midnight daily. Last elevators go up at 11:15pm.
Where: 350 Fifth
Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Streets
The observatory is
handicap accessible.
Rates: $11 per person