Views & Landmarks · Midtown
Empire State Building
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building rises above Midtown with a stepped silhouette and distinctive spire. The observatory turns Manhattan into a pattern of avenues, blocks and river edges. Before looking into the distance, notice the building itself and the details that make its architecture recognizable.
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Take a look inside
Before you go
- Find it
- 20 West 34th Street, New York
- Visiting hours
- Timed observatory visits; hours vary by date. Check the official booking calendar.
- Admission & costs
- Admission is ticketed. Check official prices, concessions and reservation requirements before booking.
Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.
Getting there
- On arrivalUse the signed public visitor approach at 20 West 34th Street, New York; follow the official visitor map and current entry instructions.
A little time. A closer look.
The Empire State Building rises above Midtown with a stepped silhouette and distinctive spire. The observatory turns Manhattan into a pattern of avenues, blocks and river edges. Before looking into the distance, notice the building itself and the details that make its architecture recognizable.
Something to notice
Find a straight avenue, a patch of green and a river edge. Sketch how the city changes between them.
A little consideration
Keep shared paths clear, follow barriers and staff directions, and pause only where it is safe to do so.
A small companion, in full.
The actual guide, just as it downloads. One PDF, with the same guide in color and monochrome. Print only the page you prefer.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Printing & foldingMake it a pocket guide.
Choose an edition, print one page, and fold it into a small companion for your day.
Check your paper size and printer settings before printing.
Print one page
Choose page 1 for color or page 2 for monochrome. Use A4 or US Letter, portrait, and Fit to Page. Print single-sided, with duplex off.
Make two folds
With the printed side facing you, fold the right half behind the left along the vertical guide. Then fold the bottom half behind the top.
Open and explore
Empire State Building is your front cover. Open once for practical details, then fully for context, QR links and your own notes.
Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-12
Information may have changed. Check the destination’s official website before visiting.