Located in the heart of Manhattan, in Midtown, it is probably the most famous building in New York City. Seeing the Empire State is always magical and, for some people, visiting the building itself has a lot of meaning because of its history. The Empire State Building was completed in 1931, and this Art Deco icon still retains its charm – plus, it is an icon that is part of the collective imagination of many people due to so many features in movies and TV series.

The observatory – Empire State Building has 2 observation decks: one on the 86th-floor and another one on the 102th-floor – that you pay extra. 86th-floor one is open and you have 360° views of the city, contemplating places like Central Park and Downtown. Note that this specific area has views obstructed by grids. On the 102th-floor, the experience is totally different. It is a glass-enclosed observation deck, which provides better views compared to the one on the 86th-floor.

The experience – in addition to the two observation decks, Empire State Building still offers a very nice experience through more than 10 exhibits that the visitors pass through on their to the observatory. If you are interested in discovering more about the history behind the building, this experience will make your visit even more interesting. You will see how the Empire State Building was built, relive the building’s defining moments, and put yourself in the clutches of King Kong