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Empire State Building Observatory




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New York City

Visit the Empire State Building Observatory and marvel at a 360-degree perspective that includes Manhattan, the other four New York City boroughs, and four states.

More details below

Pricing and availability

Admission only

From $20.00 each			Adults (12 to 61) *

From $18.00 each			Seniors (62 & older) *

From $14.00 each			Children (6 to 11) *

*specify age at day of event



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Details

Up, up, and away! High-speed elevators zoom up 1,050 feet (320 meters) to the 86th floor, home of the Observatory. Once there, step out and take in the Big Apple—either from the glass-enclosed pavilion, heated in winter and cooled in summer, or from the surrounding outdoor promenades. Approximately 3.5 million people visit the Observatory each year, largely for the panoramic view, although some come to relive cinematic moments from movies such asAn Affair to Remember andSleepless in Seattle.

Insider's tip: If time is short, zip past everyone else with the Express Pass. This handy upgrade gives you priority access to security, ticket office, and all elevator lines. If you’d like to pay an additional fee to upgrade to an Express Pass, please inquire at the ticket office.

Inclusions :

One Observatory admission

Available:
45 minutes, not including waiting time for elevators (varies from 5 minutes to 2 hours)

Available:
Daily

Hours of operation:
8 AM–2 AM; last tickets are sold 45 minutes prior to closing and the last elevator ascends 30 minutes prior to closing

Note:
Children age 5 and younger are admitted for free. You do not have to use your ticket(s) immediately, or even on the same day. For example, you may redeem your voucher first thing in the morning, when the building is less crowded, and return at your leisure to see the Observatory.

Redemption instructions

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it iscritical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
On the day of your service, please present your voucher(s) and photo identification in exchange for your ticket(s) at the redemption address listed on your printed voucher(s). You do not have to use your ticket(s) immediately, or even on the same day that you exchange them.

Terms and conditions

Cancellations and Changes: This Activity can be changed or cancelled without penalty at any time prior to two days before the scheduled start of your trip. The scheduled start of your trip is defined as your hotel check-in date, your departure date of the originating flight, or the date of the Activity if the Activity was booked without a flight or a hotel.

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