The iconic Art Deco skyscraper, is a historic landmark in New York City, an engineering wonder, named among the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
The famous Empire State Building is one of America’s most recognized, photographed and visited landmarks. Located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, it is one of New York City’s top tourist attractions.
Opened in 1931, the Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper, and the world’s most famous office building, with its own zip code. The building has a roof height of 1,250 feet (380 m) and stands a total of 1,454 feet (443.2 m) tall, including its antenna. It has two observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors offering magnificent 360° panoramic views of New York City and beyond, from within its glass enclosed pavilion and surrounding open air promenade.
Designed in distinctive Art Deco style, the Empire State Building features a newly restored lobby with stunning art deco ceiling murals. It was named among ‘the Seven Wonders of the Modern World’ by the American Society of Civil Engineers. It also has made star appearance in over 90 movies, including, ‘North by Northwest’ and ‘Sleepless in Seattle.’
Recommended Visit: 1 Day
Restrictions: None
Attraction Type: Architecture, Culture, Heritage, Historical, Landmarks, Lookouts And Viewing Platforms, Sightseeing, Tours