Sights · Our pick in New York
Empire State Building
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About Empire State Building
The Empire State Building opened in 1931 as the world’s tallest building and rises 1,454 feet to the top of its antenna (esbnyc.com). Its observatories include the open-air 86th-floor deck and the 102nd floor, plus a museum on the building’s history. It is open until late, so you can go after dinner.
Why it's on our list
- 86th-floor open-air deck
- 102nd floor
- Open late
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Empire State Building before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Empire State Building, as the crow flies.
- The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue0.2 mi3 min walk
- The Fifth Avenue Hotel0.3 mi5 min walk
- The New York EDITION0.4 mi7 min walk
- Andaz 5th Avenue0.4 mi8 min walk
- The Knickerbocker0.4 mi9 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Empire State Building are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Grand Central0.5 miWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Times Square0.6 miWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Rockefeller Center0.8 miWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- The High Line1.3 miWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Central Park2.0 miWalk 40 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 15 min
- The Met2.4 miCycle 16 minCar or taxi 17 min
- 9/11 Memorial2.9 miCycle 19 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Brooklyn Bridge3.0 miCycle 19 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Statue of Liberty ferries3.5 miCycle 22 minCar or taxi 23 min