What is on the 86th floor of the Empire State Building?

Main Deck86th Floor Observatory The open-air observation deck wraps around the building's spire, providing 360-degree views of New York, Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond. On the clearest days, this unforgettable view spans six states, offering glimpses of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Delaware.



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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.

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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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Visitors reach the 86th Floor Observatory by elevator in less than one minute. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Weddings event was held in 1994.

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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.

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On the flip side, the iconic Empire State Building does have a 13th floor. Triskaidekaphobic tenants aside, for 40 years, it stood as the tallest building in the world (1931–1972), holding the record longer than any of the other eight buildings that held it during the last century.

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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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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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What is on the top floor of the Empire State Building? For regular visitors, the Empire State Building's topmost floor is the 102nd floor with the highest observatory. However, above that is the 103rd floor, which is open only to celebrities.

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