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The Empire State Building is a staple of the Kid Friendly New York City Experience. Just about everyone that visits New York City with children visits there!
The state of New York has been one of the most popular family destinations for generations. One of the top attractions it has to offer is the Empire State Bldg. Construction of the building was completed in 1931, standing a quarter of a mile high, and has since become a well-known landmark in New York City. It has been a featured location in many Hollywood films. Nearly 3.5 million people from all over the United States and from other countries visit the building every year. There is something for everybody at the Building.
Family-Friendly Stuff:
- With a New York ExplorerPass, families can proceed to the Building’s observatory on the 86th floor. This place offers a bird’s-eye view of the city and Manhattan. On very clear days even the neighboring states of Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Massachusetts can bee seen.
- One thing not to miss is the
New York SkyRide. A virtual-tour ride, it offers an interactive tour of New York in a surreal dimension.
- An audio tour is a new addition to the Building’s features. Recorded in six languages, it answers the ubiquitous question: “What’s that over there?”
- It is also recommended to visit at night, when the building is adorned in dramatic lighting. The blend of colors adds to the magnificence of this Art Deco building.
- For children, www.esbnyc.com has trivia questions, quiz games and coloring pages that can be printed out to entice them.
Notes:
The ExplorerPass is available in 3, 5, 7, or 10 attraction denominations....
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The New York City Explorer Pass offers you a selection of over 40 must-see attractions, museums, and tours for one low pre-paid price. You'll save up to 45% compared to regular admission plus you can skip the line at many attractions. Choices include the Empire State Building, the NBC Studio Tour, the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Ferry, CitySight Hop-on Hop-off tour, NY Water Taxi, and over 30 more! There’s no need to decide in advance and you can take up to 30 days to make your visits. The free full-color guidebook can help decide what to do, where to go, how to get there, even where to eat and shop since the included extras cover dining and shopping discounts too! |
For safety reasons, there is a limit of people who can enter the Empire State Bldg. lobby at a time. Please bear with the line along the street leading to the building’s main door.
If you choose to just go to the building without the Explorer, admission is $20 ($14 kids).
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Empire State Building
Address: 350 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10018
NYCTA Subway Lines: 1, 2, or 3 (Seventh Avenue Lines), A, C or E (Eighth Avenue Subway) to 34th Street/Penn Station. Also B, D, F, N, Q, R or Path to 34th Street/Avenue of the Americas
NYCTA Bus Lines: From Northern Manhattan/Upper East Side, M4.
From Upper West Side/Harlem, M10 south.
From Downtown/West Side, M10-north.
From other Manhattan locations, any north-south bus to 34th Street and transfer
to M34 or M16. Disembark at Seventh Avenue.
From Northwest Queens, take Q32
Tour Hours:
8 AM - 2 AM Daily
Visit the
Empire State web site for more information, and ticket prices.
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