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NYC Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is a 102-story landmark Art Deco skyscraper in New York City, United States, at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street. It is 1,250 ft (381 meters) tall. Its name is derived from the nickname for New York, the Empire State. It stood as the world's tallest building for more than 40 years, from its completion in 1931 until construction of the World Trade Center's North Tower was completed in 1972. Following the destruction of the World Trade Center in 2001, the Empire State Building once again became the tallest building in New York City.
The Empire State Building has been named by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. The building and its street floor interior are designated landmarks of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, and confirmed by the New York City Board of Estimate. It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. In 2007, it was ranked number one on the List of America's Favorite Architecture according to the AIA. The building is owned and managed by W&H Properties. The Empire State Building is currently the third tallest skyscraper in the United States (after the Willis Tower and Trump International Hotel and Tower, both in Chicago), and the 15th tallest in the world. It is also the fourth tallest freestanding structure in the Americas. Wikipedia
Location and Directions to the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is located at 350 5th Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Street.
Subway:
1, 2, 3, A, C, E to 34th Street/Penn Station
B, D, F, N, R, Q or PATH Train to 34th Street and 6th Avenue/Avenue of the Americas
Visitors:
The Empire State Building Observatory is open daily - rain or shine - from 8 a.m.-2 a.m., with the last elevator going up at 1:15 a.m. High-powered binoculars are available on the promenades at a minimal cost. Souvenir counters are also located in the 86th floor observatory. The 86th floor observatory is handicap accessible.
Tips for visitors: The best time to visit the Empire State Building Observatory and avoid long lines is on a weekday when the Observatory first opens at 8 a.m., or between 3-5 p.m.Weekdays are less crowded than weekends. While there is no guarantee that these times will have lighter traffic, they are generally less crowded.
It is recommended to allow a minimum of two hours total for your visit to the Empire State Building so that you will have ample time to enjoy the view once you reach the Observatory.
Upon arrival, everyone must pass through a security line, but purchasing your tickets in advance allows you to bypass the lengthy ticket lines, saving valuable time. There is always a wait for the elevator, and that wait depends on the number of visitors.
No glass items are permitted in the Observatory. Cameras and camcorders are allowed but no tripods. Only carry-on size and style bags, suitcases, backpacks, duffle bags, luggage, etc., are permitted. There is no coat check, package, baggage check or holding area, so please do not attempt to bring non-carry-on style luggage to the Observatory.
Empire State Building
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