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The world-famous 86th and 102nd floor Observatories offer unmatched views of New York City and on a clear day one can see to New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Delaware. 1,050 feet above the city’s bustling streets, the 86th floor Observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass-enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade. 200 feet higher, our 102nd floor Observatory is a private and serene perch in the middle of the greatest city in the world.
The Observatories have been a “must visit” for millions each year since it opened to the public in 1931. Each year approximately four million people are whisked to our 86th and 102nd floors, consistently one of New York City’s top tourist attractions. Visit the Observatories 365 days per year, day and night, rain or shine, for magnificent views of Manhattan and beyond.
The Empire State Building embodies the feeling and spirit of New York City. It is recognized not only as an iconic landmark offering some of the most spectacular views on earth, but also as an international symbol of shared hopes, dreams, and accomplishment.
Accessibility: The Empire State Building is fully ADA compliant. We have handicapped restrooms on the 86th Floor Observatory and also have lowered viewing walls and binoculars. Service dogs are allowed throughout the building. Motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs are permitted. The 86th Floor has ramps to make getting around easier and lowered viewing walls so that visitors in chairs can still take in the view.
Additional Options:
102nd Floor Observatory: Upgrade available at Observatory ticket office (2nd floor) or 86th floor kiosk.
Express Pass: Purchase exclusively from the official Empire State Building onsite ticket office on the day of arrival to move to the front the line.
Dining: State Grill and Bar offers a prix fixe dinner package to observatory guests with fresh locally sourced foods prepared in our glass enclosed kitchen and unique, local craft beers and cocktails. There are also two Starbucks, a café, Chipotle, Sushi-teria, and the budget minded Heartland Brewery.
Building Information
1,050 feet to the 86th floor Observatory
1,250 feet to the 102nd floor Observatory
1,453 feet, 8 9/16 inches to the tip of the broadcast tower
Broadcast tower adds 203 feet 8 9/16 inches
103 floors
1,872 steps to the 103rd floor
Sits on 79,288 square feet, approximately 2 acres
Weighs 365,000 tons
Volume is 37 million cubic feet
200,000 cubic feet of Indiana limestone & granite exterior cladding
An estimated ten million bricks were used in construction
730 tons of aluminum and stainless steel were used in construction
57,000 tons of steel were used in construction
Contains 473 miles of electrical wiring and 70 miles of pipe
6,514 windows
210 columns at the base support the entire weight of the building
Construction was completed in one year and 45 days
Seven million man-hours went into constructing the Empire State Building
Final cost of property and construction was $41 million
73 elevators
Five entrances
2.85 million rentable square feet
Madame Tussauds New York
Get your selfie sticks ready, because New York City's Madame Tussauds in Times Square is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from getting photos with your favorite stars! Voted as one of New York's most unique attractions, Madame Tussauds invites you to pose "In a moment in time" with your famous fun figures of internationally renowned musicians, A-list stars, sports legends, world leaders and more. With over 85,000 square feet of interactive entertainment and several newly renovated spaces, including our new Ghostbusters VR, Project Runway and Kong: Skull Island experience, the world famous wax attraction is bigger and better than ever!
Madame Tussauds New York, prominently located in the heart of Times Square, is more than just an interactive wax attraction; it is an iconic “must do” New York experience and the home of the Ghostbusters Hyper – Reality Experience and SKULL Island. There are no velvet ropes or obtrusive barriers to keep guests from interacting with world’s most recognizable and influential icons. The fully immersive, one-of-a-kind attraction is great for families and visitors of any age.
Escape the ordinary and achieve something epic at The Bear Grylls Adventure. The Bear Grylls Adventure – the Home of Earth’s greatest challenges. Test your limits as you take on incredible mental and physical challenges insprired by Bear’s love of adventure. You'll be geared up and ready to climb, dive, fly, zip, leap, scramble and adventure. Bear’s Adventure Basecamp At Bear’s Adventure Basecamp your guides will inspire you, push you and support you through four nerve wracking challenges which are specially designed to test your mental grit, precision under pressure, physical agility and problem solving skills. When you crack these you’ll be more than ready to take on any adventure that life throws your way. Build your team, challenge your friends or just come to see what you’re really made of. If you are on your own you’ll match you with a like minded expedition group. Answer the call of aventure by booking here today. What does Bear’s Adventure Basecamp include? An action packed 90 minutes completing four awesome challenges – Break out - Escape Rooms, Survival Maze, Targets and Assault Course. Free digital photos of every challenge captured by an expert camera crew and emailed to you. BearTag wearable tech will track your successes and show your itinerary. This only works in The Bear Grylls Adventure though so you’ll have to return it when you leave. An expert guide per group, who’ll help you discover what you’re really made of. What are the Basecamp Challenges? BREAK OUT: Escape Rooms - Use your brain and the skills of your team to crack codes, solve puzzles and find your way out of the room. If you never give up and believe in your crew, you will escape. SURVIVAL MAZE - Sharpen your mind and you’ll find the inner strength to overcome anything. Because when all goes dark, you will find your way out. When the walls are squeezing in, you will find your way through. When faced with a challenge, you will keep your nerve. Find out what you are really made of and survive the maze. TARGETS: Archery - Get briefed in the bunker on safety, mind-set and technique. You’ll need ultra-focus and precision for the targets ahead. Get a score to be proud of but will you beat Bear? ASSAULT COURSE - Balance, jump, climb and scramble your way through the assault course against the clock. Tackle high walls and tricky ropes. You won’t know your limits until you push yourself over them. What do you need to take part? A ‘never give up’ attitude and incurable sense of adventure. You’ll be wearing your own clothes so make sure they’re adventure ready. No skirts, scarves and hats please but there are lockers on site for any loose kit. Wear lace up trainers. No slip on shoes or flip flops and definitely no high heels. Bear’s Adventure Basecamp is completely indoors and temperature controlled so there’s no need to dress for Everest. Basecamp + CLIMB Get harnessed up for an indoor climbing experience like no other. Warm up by bouldering routes inspired by the giant formations of Fontainebleau (France) before taking on belay climbs which include the famous face of El Capitan (Yosemite, USA). Just like the mountains, our routes change all the time. There are different terrains, different routes and different levels to test your limits, whatever they may be. And an expert team will be on hand to encourage and push you to conquer the summits. What does The Bear Grylls Adventure Climb challenge include? 60 minutes climbing and bouldering experience with the great summits of the world in a group of up to 18 people. Expert instruction and briefing, whatever your level. No previous experience needed but if you are an expert climber there is also challenge suited to your level. All safety equipment including harnesses and helmets. Basecamp + iFLY Take the leap and get ready to feel the rush of freefall. You will be briefed by a highly skilled jump instructor and fully kitted out. In the tunnel you’ll experience intense wind speeds equivalent to the freefall of more than three skydives. Realise the adrenaline of flight. In the Indoor vertical wind tunnel you will balance mid-air using leading technology and without the need for parachutes or planes. In the aircraft hangar pre-flight you’ll learn all the body positions and hand signals you need for freefall and your expert instructor will fly with you in the tunnel. The more you fly, the better you will get. Ask the instructors to show you some bodyflight tricks – it is one of the fastest growing worldwide sports. What does iFLY Indoor Skydiving (with Adventure Basecamp) include? Freefall tunnel time equivalent to three, 12000ft skydives (in two flights). The full experience will take around 90 minutes. Expert instruction and briefing, whatever your level. No previous experience needed but if you are an expert skydiver there will still be a challenge for you. All safety equipment including suits, helmets and goggles. Basecamp + DIVE What lies beneath? Dive in and find out. The pro dive team will help you gear up for scuba or snorkel. Underwater, your senses are altered, so stay focused and tune into your environment. An expert diving team will train you to the PADI-recognised discover scuba level, so no previous diving experience is necessary. With newly mastered diving techniques and knowledge you’ll be ready to explore the sea bed in the purpose built dive environment. What does Dive challenge (with Adventure Basecamp) include? A 2 hour experience - Expert PADI instruction and briefing – you do not need previous diving experience but if you do have a qualification please bring an up to date log book. All safety equipment including wetsuits, goggles, masks and weights. Each dive will generate a donation to the Shark trust. What do you need to take part? Basic swimming skills. Bring your own swimming costume and towel. Showers and lockers are available. Basecamp + SNORKEL Discover the tropical tank and spot more than 1,000 sea creatures including rays and sharks as you snorkel the depths. What does Snorkel challenge (with Adventure Basecamp) include? A 1 hour experience, with a min. of 20 minutes in the under water cage. All safety equipment including wetsuits, goggles, masks and weights. No swimming experience required but if you are an expert there will be still be a challenge for you. Each dive will generate a donation to the Shark trust. What do you need to take part? Bring your own swimming costume and towel. Showers and lockers are available. Basecamp + HIGH ROPES Take courage on the most extreme high ropes action in Europe. Zip slide from the Chinook helicopter then choose your route. Use swing strength and balance to navigate high above the ground. Once you’re in there’s no looking back - and only the brave look down. Inspired by the famous military Tarzan course, there are 36 different challenges over 5 storeys on the confidence high ropes course. Zig zag across rolling beams, climb ladder bridges and cross snake steps over 20 metres above the ground. Buckle up for the most thrilling challenge. What does High Ropes challenge (with Adventure Basecamp) include? 60 minutes on the 5 storey High Ropes confidence course including a heli-zip wire from The Bear Grylls Adventure Chinook helicopter. Expert instruction and briefing - No previous experience needed but if you are an expert there will be still be a challenge for you. All safety equipment including harnesses and helmets. The High Ropes experience is an outdoor course so you will need warm clothes and gloves if you visit during colder months and times of day. There are lockers on site and there will be some items in the retail shop if the weather changes suddenly. The high ropes course will not close in rain - if it ain’t raining, it ain’t training! Only in extreme weather conditions such as high wind or lightning, in which case your ticket will be exchanged for one of the indoor activities or re-book for another day of your choice. Refuel and Rehydrate Fuel up at The Canteen, The Bear Grylls Adventure onsite restaurant, when you need a bit of recharging after all the amazing activities! Restrictions Due to the nature of the activities, women who are pregnant will not be able to take part in the Adventure Basecamp. If you are under the influence of alcohol you will not be permitted to take part in the Adventure Basecamp and no refunds will be offered to those who are not permitted. Adventure Basecamp is recommended for guests aged 15+ and if you are under 18 you will need the help of someone 18 or over to complete your Adventure Portal documents. If you are injured you might not be able to take part in all aspects of the Adventure Basecamp. DIVE/SNORKEL - You cannot fly within 12 hours before or after completing the open water dive experience. DIVE/SNORKEL - There are additional medical restrictions which may affect your ability to dive, such as Asthma and Epilepsy. DIVE/SNORKEL - There are additional medical restrictions which may affect your ability to dive, such as Asthma and Epilepsy. CLIMB / HIGH ROPES - Some guests may find it difficult to fit into the harnesses even though they are within our weight limit due to their body shape. iFLY - If you have had certain injuries in the past, such as a dislocated shoulder, you may be unable to fly. Age restriction Basecamp is designed for guests 15+, and if you are under 18 you will need permission from a parent or guardian and to complete your Adventure Portal documents. Children under the age of 11 will not be permitted to take part in any activities. Under 16’s will need a guardian over 18 on their activities with them. 16 and 17 year olds can visit unaccompanied but they will be unable to supervise others. DIVE - Dive experience is only for guests aged 14+ and 1.4m tall. Height & Weight Restrictions DIVE - Height restriction: 4.6 ft (1.4 m). iFLY / HIGH ROPES - Minimum 4.2 foot (1.3 meters) tall, maximum height 6.7 feet (2.03 meters). CLIMB / iFLY / HIGH ROPES - Weight restriction: Max weight 21.5 stone (136 kg).
To keep you company on your travels and provide you with entertaining and informative commentary along the way, we have friendly and experienced guides. Be enchanted by Ireland’s thriving west coast. We will educate you not only on the flora and fauna of this area but the fascinating history. No holiday in Ireland is complete without a trip to the majestic Cliffs of Moher. Visit O’Brien’s Tower, watch an interactive video at the Visitor’s Center and stroll the clifftop, admiring the panoramic views out to the ocean and the Aran Islands. In good weather, we can have lunch next to the cliffs. Another inviting option is to head to the charming village of Doolin for lunch. Doolin is a charming village with excellent food options. Try the seafood! Our journey then takes us to the limestone wonder called The Burren, which is a rocky yet fertile landscape for plants and flowers. Colourful flowers have burst through the clints and grikes of this limestone pavement, making it a truly unique location and a thriving ecosystem. Some varieties of flowers can only be found in this region. Navigate the rocky surface as you explore the Burren’s landscape. After we’ve strolled around the Burren, we will visit the historic vibrant city of Galway. We return to Dublin via a different route to ensure you have the opportunity to see more of the delightful west coast. ITINERARY : 06:50AM - Depart Dublin from Suffolk Street but the Molly Malone statue 10:40AM - Arrive at the Cliffs Of Moher 12:45PM - Lunch at Doolin Village ( not included ) 14:00PM - Visit The Burren - Irelands Limestone region 15:45PM - Galway City 17:00PM - Depart for Dublin city
Newseum Blends High-Tech With Historical The Newseum — a 250,000-square-foot museum of news — offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. The Newseum is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., on America’s Main Street between the White House and the U.S. Capitol and adjacent to the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. The exterior’s unique architectural features include a 74-foot-high marble engraving of the First Amendment and an immense front wall of glass through which passers-by can watch the museum fulfil its mission of educating the public about the value of a free press in a free society and telling the stories of the world's important events in unique and engaging ways. The Newseum features seven levels of galleries, theaters, retail spaces and visitor services. It offers a unique environment that takes museum goers behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made.
After we pick you up straight from the Mgarr Harbour, on both bus lines we'll take you to Xewkija, Bus Stop 2, one of the most picturesque villages in Gozo. Thanks to your high position on the open-top buses, you'll be able to see the incredible Rotunda of Xewkija from far away, which is also known as the Church of Saint John the Baptist, built in the late 17th century. If you fancy trying some of the local cuisine then hop-off at Bus Stop 3 to visit Savina Creativity at the Magro Food Village. The food in Gozo will make your taste buds go crazy! Or if you fancy a long walk, hop-off at Bus Stop 4 to complete the trail from Victoria all the way to Dwejra Heritage Park. The walk is about 13km so we recommend you buy a 48 hour bus ticket if you want to do this walk, just so you have enough time to explore other destinations too! At Bus Stop 5 you'll find Ta Dbiegi, a place rich with the Maltese culture, with an array of colours, and you'll discover some of the finest craft and glass shops. Enrich yourself with the heritage of Gozo by visiting the Museum of Archaeology, located at Bus Stop 8. Here you'll be able to learn all about the history of this city's lifestyle, religion and culture. Go ahead and buy your ticket online today!
EXEMPTIONS The following groups are eligible for free access to the Grands Appartements tour, on presentation of the relevant ID : - under 18s ; - long-term EU residents of any nationality, aged 18 to 25 ; - registered disabled persons or war veterans (plus personal assistant) ; - those receiving minimum pension payments, single parent benefit, unemployment allowance or similar welfare payments ; - Pass Education holders ; - university and art school students ; - public museum conservation and research staff, Ministry of Culture and INHA (Institut national d’histoire de l’art) staff ; - journalists with a valid press pass ; - conference speakers and tour guides ; - ICOM and ICOMOS members ; - bus drivers accompanying groups ; - school tour guides/assistants (limited to one per seven students) - members of the Société des amis et mécènes du château de Fontainebleau (SAMCF).
