Where is the best place to get a picture of the Empire State Building?

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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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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The Best Free Views of the NYC Skyline They are: Empire State, Top of the Rock and One World Observatory Although they have incredible views there are other places from which you can enjoy the beautiful skyline without having to pay.

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Travelers say the Top of the Rock offers some of the best views of Manhattan and say the experience is worth every penny. Visitors recommend booking the Rock Pass ticket that includes a tour of the building and observation deck access.

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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 rarely anything other than busy but you can avoid long waits and jockeying for position on the observation decks by visiting early in the morning or late in the evening. For families with young kids, the best time to visit the Empire State Building is in the mornings before around 11AM.

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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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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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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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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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