Guide To Visit The Empire State Building

Visiting the Empire State Building is almost a must during a trip to New York. Although it is no longer the tallest building in the world, not even in the Big Apple, there is no doubt that the Empire State has something special that is based on its history and its photogenicity, which has made it appear in countless movies and series. Anyway, you have to visit it, and here we are going to show you the best way to do it.

Where is the Empire State Building

The first piece of information to know before embarking on a visit to the Empire State is where this skyscraper, built in 1931, is located. Well, it is in the very heart of Manhattan, in the Midtown area. Specifically on the corner between the mythical Fifth Avenue and 34 West.

In other words, its central location and its enormous height, which rises up to 381 meters, make it stand out among the many New York skyscrapers. In addition, its beautiful art deco architecture makes it easily identifiable.

In this way, walking through Manhattan, when you look up at the confluence of the great avenues, it is very easy to see its peak to guide us. Getting there, therefore, is very simple.

Visit the Empire State Building : the entrance

There are two ways to acquire the entrance ticket for the viewpoints of the Empire State Building. The pass can be purchased online, on its official website, which will save us time.

And the second way is to buy it in the Empire State Building itself, in its magnificent lobby. However, that will mean making a first queue, since this New York attraction always has an audience, and even more so at certain times of the day.

The viewpoints of the Empire State Building

You have to know that there are two different viewpoints in the skyscraper. The largest is the one on the 86th floor.

Meanwhile, on the 102nd floor there is another one of smaller dimensions, but which is obviously an exceptional platform on Manhattan and which is logically more expensive to climb. Although, it is true that the 86 observatory is equally magnificent and perhaps the difference in price (almost double) does not make up for it.

Best times to visit the Empire State Building

The most spectacular time to visit the Empire State Building and climb its viewpoints is at sunset. You think so and all the tourists in New York think so at that time. So you have to be proactive and prepare to stand in a long line if you choose those hours to visit it.

Keep in mind that the route is longer than you might think. First, you have to go through the lobby, then you have to pass a strict security control, then queue for the first elevator that takes you to the 80th floor. And there you can queue again in another elevator that leads to the 86th observatory.

In short, an hour or an hour and a half can easily be lost in this process. Therefore, it is advisable to be proactive. Also if you want to visit it at noon, another moment of massive influx to the building.

Better first or last minute

Getting up early to enter when it opens at 8 in the morning can make up for a lot and lighten the wait. As well as going up after nightfall and until its closing time, at 2 in the morning, which provides magnificent views with Manhattan illuminated.

However, those with a very buoyant budget can always opt for the express entry by which the lines are avoided. One way or another; morning, afternoon or night; Rest assured, the price and the queues will soon be forgotten. Just look at the viewpoint and the Big Apple is at your feet. At that moment you will have fulfilled one of your dreams on the trip to New York.