05/22/2012
02:59 PM
eye opener
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
The view was breath taking, the building is magnificent.The feeling of excitement when the lift reaches the upper floor
05/22/2012
11:44 AM
Grand Building, amazing views
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
We took our daughter up the Empire State building and we were not disappointed at all. The whole experience is run like a fine tuned car, they have you up in short order and if you pay the surcharge...
05/22/2012
11:38 AM
EXPRESS PASS BEST MONEY SPENT IN NYC
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
We visited the ESB on a busy, sunny May friday. We had pre-purchased the Express Pass, and did not really know how they would work out.
They turned out to be probably the best money we spent on our...
05/22/2012
07:53 AM
Empire state building is Empressive
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Many years ago, in the mid-80's, was my first experience of standing on top of the Empire State Building and looking at NYC below and it;s skyline. At the time it was competing with the WTC towers...
05/22/2012
06:41 AM
The Original Spiderman Building
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Easy to get there, would recommend it only if you have some spare time.
05/22/2012
04:06 AM
To Q or not to Q
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
My partner and I had purchased the New York Pass believing the we wouldn't need to queue up, WRONG, 2 1/2 hours later we got to get onto the Sky Ride experience, this was good and we were glad that it...
05/22/2012
04:04 AM
Victim of it's own success
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
for everyone the empire state building is a must do but that does mean it gets very busy... GO EARLY.
Views here are great but our experience meant it was too busy to get decent photos and the...
05/21/2012
10:21 PM
An essential location to hit up in NYC...spend a few more bucks and get the express ticket!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Easy review to write- there's no point waffling on.
Awesome building with an awesome history. Great views.
Sure it's expensive, but it's a worthwhile once in a lifetime experience.
My wife...
05/21/2012
08:27 PM
Reminds you of 9/11
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
Unfortunately the twin towers are gone
It's a must visit now in NY
The view from the 86th floor is enough its a pity to pay another 17$ for another 16 floors
The picture they sell as you get into...
05/21/2012
02:32 PM
THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
As a choice between The Empire and The Rock with Gray Line New York Sightseeing bus ticketing options we chose The Rock in order to view the Empire State Building… These tickets (HopOn HopOff - 3 Days...