Do you need a reservation to go to the top of the Empire State Building?

Reservations Are Required Bypass all queues and take our red carpet all the way up to the very top of the building! Pass includes expedited entry to the 86th and 102nd Floors. One easy CityPASS purchase saves 40% at ESB plus 4 more top NYC attractions.



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Entry to the Empire State Building's 86th-floor observatory is included for free with the purchase of the New York Sightseeing Pass, the New York Pass, and the New York Explorer Pass. It is also free twice with the purchase of a CityPass booklet, giving you the opportunity to come day and night.

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It's an unforgettable experience when the doors of the elevator open up on the 86th floor and you can admire the maze of skyscrapers at a vantage point of 1,250 feet. Many of you are wondering if it's worth paying extra to go to the 102nd floor and without taking away too much, I'd say YES.

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The Secret Floor of the Empire State Building: The 103rd Originally, this floor was supposed to be used as a mooring mast for airships attached to the spire. Airships were once considered the future of modern air travel. Unfortunately, this floor is now closed off to the general public.

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- Empire State Building. Hi Kelley — Excellent question! There is no time limit on how long you can spend at our Observatories or our exhibits.

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No, the Empire State Building isn't a residential building. It's a commercial building and landmark where no one lives. There are thousands of offices in the 1,454 feet tall building with a fitness center and seven restaurants. There are also three observatories on the 80th, 86th, and 102nd floors.

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The ride in the elevator up to the 86th Floor Observatory takes less than one minute. The Empire State Building has appeared in more than 250 movies to date. More than 220 couples have wed at the Empire State Building.

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