What is the best rooftop for Empire State Building view?

1. Refinery Rooftop. This Midtown rooftop bar and restaurant is located on the roof of the Refinery Hotel and offers an amazing view of the Empire State Building. In summer, they open up the roof on the patio and bring out the fairy lights, making it all the more magical.



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Madison Square Park Just on the Northside on the park on 26th & 5th you'll have a perfect view of the Empire State building. Madison Square Park is perfect for a relaxing stroll. And if you ever get hungry, NYC's famous Shake Shack is located just inside the park!

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WINNER FOR THE BEST VIEW: Depends on what you want to see/ or have on your picture: The Top of the Rock has more impressive views of Central Park and the Empire State Building. The Empire State Building is higher and has better views of Manhattan and Statue of Liberty, and of other US states on the clearest days!

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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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To avoid the heavy crowds, you should go either right when the observatory opens at 8 a.m., around 3 p.m., or really late, around midnight — crowds tend to be thinnest at these times. It's also a good idea to avoid weekends.

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102nd & 86th Floor observation Decks Take your New York City experience higher. Our reimagined 102nd floor offers unmatched, floor-to-ceiling views stretching up to 80 miles on a clear day.

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One World Observatory is much newer but has a history of its own because of its ties to the terror attacks of 9/11. The Empire State Building offers views from further up in Manhattan, so you'll see more things like Central Park and the famous museums than you could from the One World Observatory.

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The best time to visit the Empire State Building is in the mornings from 8 to 11 am and nights after 10.45 pm. The most crowded times are during weekends and the evening times after office hours. Try to avoid the afternoon hours from 11 am to 3 pm as this is the time you can expect the tourist crowd.

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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.

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