Standing 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the world's most famous Art Deco icon. Completed in 1931, its soaring observatory decks offer tourists panoramic views of up to five states on a clear day. It is an essential symbol of New York City and a masterpiece of American structural history.
• All visitors must pass through a mandatory airport-style security check. Expect short lines at peak hours.
• Sunset hours are highly popular and require booking an exact time slot well in advance.