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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 for an additional $20.00.
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
After Seeing the New York Skyline from above why not see it below with a sightseeing open top bus tour
Take a further 20% off using the code 'ESB15' in the basket
Discover Paris with this 3 Consecutives Days Pass ! Visit Paris aboard our double-decker bus discovered, discover the route map here. Enjoy great views from the top deck of our buses, board and get our 4 routes and visit the city at your own pace! 1 pass / 4 routes / 50 stops : Grand Tour of Paris (blue line): 1h50 Montparnasse Saint-Germain (green line): 1h17 Montmartre - Grands Boulevards (red line): 1h17 Bastille-Bercy (yellow line): 35min Comments available in 10 languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin and Chinese.
Batobus Batobus hop-on hop off services takes you to the heart of Paris, to reach the various quarters of the capital. With 9 stops on the route, Batobus shows you a different view of Paris and is an original way of getting about in Paris. Hop-off hop-on points: Tour Eiffel: Port de la Bourdonnais.At the foot of the 1,710 steps of a great Parisian landmark. Musée d'Orsay: Quai de Solférino. Next to the museum, a stop leading to the world of the Impressionists. St-Germain-des-Prés: Quai Malaquais. Near the Institut de France, the Paris of artists and intellectuals. Notre-Dame: Quai de Montebello. The architectural harmony of the cathedral and the carefree student atmosphere of the Latin Quarter. Jardin des Plantes / Cité de la Mode: station was moved to the foot of the Cité de la Mode, just 10 minutes walk from its original location. Hotel de Ville: Close to Pont d'Arcole. The City Hall stop leads to the richness and contrasts of the Marais district and the Pompidou Centre. Louvre: Between Pont Royal and Pont du Carrousel. Reveals a quarter where history and history of art are one. Champs-Elysées: Close to Pont Alexandre III. Mythical Paris-the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais and Avenue Montaigne. Beaugrenelle: located in the 15th arrondissement, open daily from 10am to 20:45. A district placed under the sign of relaxation and shopping. Louvre Museum The Louvre Museum is unquestionably one of the finest art galleries in the world. Home to thousands of classic and modern masterpieces, the Louvre is the jewel in the crown of French culture, a towering testament to European civilisation and history. Its quality and importance is highlighted through its popularity as the Louvre is the globes most-visited museum. To walk through the Louvre Museum is to walk through the history of France and into the minds of kings and revolutionaries. The reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV saw major expansion and a linking of the palaces and halls, which make up the museum today The Louvre Museum contains over 35,000 pieces of artwork across numerous departments including Near Eastern Antiquities, Egyptian Antiquities, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities, Islamic Art, Sculptures, Decorative Arts, Paintings, Prints and Drawings. Masterpieces by great artists such as Da Vinci and Delacroix are part of the permanent collection of this prestigious gallery. Surrounding this iconic pyramid building are the Carrousel gardens. These beautiful formal gardens are among the finest in the world and the perfect setting to discuss and reflect on the wonders of the gallery itself.
Autumn/Winter menu 2018/2019 (until 2nd of april, 2019) Click here to see the menu Vegeterian Menu (Available from 4th April to 2nd October 2018) Click here to see the menu
Highlights
See & feel The Netherlands with this unique flight experience
Experience a spectacular perspective from the air with breathtaking movie images
Get new insights into how The Netherlands came into being
Feel you’re flying right past the must-sees of The Netherlands with surprising special effects while hanging in a huge spherical screen
Ticket includes:
Entry to This is Holland
Various exhibitions:
The Netherlands in the Past: an inspiring movie about the Netherlands, the battle against the water, and how they use water
The Netherlands Today: experience The Netherlands as it is today. Be introduced to the unique places you will see during the Flight Experience.
The Flight Experience: hang inside a huge spherical screen with your hands and feet dangling free. Feel the wind, mist and scents, it seems as if you are truly flying through the air, crossing dikes and braving storms
Additional information about the sights after the experience
Dutch Heritage Sites: find out more about the Netherlands in terms of water management, civil society, and (land) design through ten Dutch World Heritage Sites
Ticket Excludes:
Food & Drinks
Please note: Persons shorter than 102 cm and pregnant women are not allowed into the Flight Experience.
First Course Classic Caesar - Freshly cut Romaine Hearts, Herb Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese and finished with our house Caesar Dressing Shrimp and Corn Chowder - Gulf Shrimp, Roasted Sweet Corn, Red Peppers and Potatoes finished with Fresh Cream and topped with our house-made Herbed Crouton Hazelnut Duck - Savory Duck Confit with Wild Mushrooms layered with Baby Spinach finished with a Brandy Cream and Hazelnut Gremolata Main Course Roasted Chicken - Pan-roasted Chicken Breast infused with our traditional Moroccan Chermoula Seasoning and topped with our Chefs inspired Harissa sauce served with a Citrus Couscous and Fresh Bok Choy Grilled Salmon - Fresh Grilled Salmon topped with a Ragout of Braised Cherry Tomatoes and Black Olives served with Sautéed Spinach Seafood Ravioli - Gratinee Jumbo Ravioli filled with Imported Ricotta, Parmesan and Fontina cheeses topped with a Seared Jumbo Sea Scallop and Gulf Shrimp atop a rustic Pomodoro Sauce Short Ribs - Grilled and Slow Cooked Boneless Beef Short Ribs with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots and finished with a Cabernet Wine Demi-Glace Vegetable Napoleon - Layered Portobello Mushroom, Roasted Red Peppers, Zucchini, Eggplant, Summer Squash and Tofu grilled atop tomato coulis Desserts New York Style Cheesecake - Topped with Fresh Strawberries and laced with Milk Chocolate Odyssey's Signature Decadent Chocolate Truffle Torte - Rich Double Layer of Chocolate Cake Filled with Chocolate Mousse and enrobed in a smooth Dark Chocolate Ganache Seasonal Fruit Cobbler - Seasonally Changing Fruit Compote incased in a Flaky Butter Crust served with a Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Strawberry Shortcake - Topped with Whipped Cream and Fresh Berries Fresh Seasonal Fruit *Menu items are subject to change. Before placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.