Good to know
- Tickets
- Prices vary by time and type; purchase online in advance.
- Time needed
- Allow 2 to 3 hours including security and lines.
- Best time
- Early morning or late evening to reduce wait times.
- Getting there
- Subway lines to 34th Street-Herald Square or 34th Street-Penn Station.
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Day 6 of Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York in 7 Days
Midtown and Central Park
How Empire State Building fits into a day.- 9:00Empire State BuildingNew York
- 11:30The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York
- 15:00Central ParkNew York
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Empire State Building questions
How tall is the Empire State Building?
It reaches 1,250 feet to the roof and 1,454 feet including the spire.
How long do visitors spend at the observation decks?
Most people stay 45 minutes to an hour on the decks after reaching them.
Are tickets available on the day of visit?
Same-day tickets are sold but often sell out; advance purchase is recommended.
