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The Empire State Building has been portrayed in numerous films, it is one of the best place to have an overview over the Manhattan skyline. The entrance is via the Art-Deco lobby all in marble with a pictogram of the building set against a map of New York State. On the second floor is the Visitor Centre where tickets can be purchase as well as audio tours. There are also screens and panels explaining the history in of the building. Then the visitor is lifted up to the 86th floor observatory, it only takes just over 1 minute! With a 15$ supplement a visitor can reach the 102nd floor observatory deck as well. Adult is 18$, or 25$ with the Audio tour. For New York City Pass card holder is free. Best time to go: just before sunset and after dark, it is magical! Best views includes: South: Manhattan, Brooklyn bridge, Statue of Liberty. North: Central Park, St Patrick Cathedral, Met life building. West: New Jersey, Newark airport. East : Queens, United Nations, Chrysler building.

Address: 350 5th Avenue New York New York United States Phone: + 212 7363100 Price: budget