Is there a time limit? There are no time limits or specified visiting windows. Allow at least one hour for your visit, slightly more if you will be visiting both the main deck and the top deck.
Restrooms and binoculars are available on the 86th floor, but there are no restaurants or other eateries. The gift shop is on the 80th floor and can be visited anytime during your stay. There is no time limit to your visit. The entire experience usually takes around an hour.
Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment hub, and neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, United States. It is formed by the junction of Broadway, Seventh Avenue, and 42nd Street.
Purchase Tickets online or at the buildingTickets are valid for the date you choose at checkout. For visitors looking to dodge the crowds, we recommend taking a trip to the top between 12pm and 2pm, as our daily morning rush is over by then.
The Express Pass lets you make your way down the red carpet and skip all the lines on your way to the Main Deck. Experience the convenience of an expedited journey to the top of the building.
Security Checks:No glass or bottles are permitted to be taken to 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 available.
The 86th floor is an open-air observation deck that offers 360-degree views of New York City and beyond. It is also the main observation deck that all visitors can access with their tickets. The 102nd floor is an enclosed observation deck that offers floor-to-ceiling glass windows for a more immersive experience.
If you're prepared to wake up early, walk a lot, and dive right into the bustle of the city, you can see a wide variety of the top attractions in Manhattan in one day–plus squeeze in a tiny taste of Brooklyn, too.
How long does it take to walk through Times Square? Walking is about about 9 blocks the blocks going east are long the blocks going north are short. You have 6 blocks going north and 3-4 blocks between avenues which are long. Time depends on how fast you walk but it is very walkable.
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.
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.
To get the perfect angle, head to 33rd Street between 7th & 8th Avenue. You'll be able to step in the middle of the street because it's closed off only for certain vehicles. I love how the Empire State Building looks from this angle!
Just how great is our view? On a clear day, you can see six states from our observatories: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Delaware.