6. Empire State Building
Tired of staring up at New York City skyscrapers? Check out the view of New York City from atop the Empire State Building. A classic New York City attraction, it offers nearly 4 million visitors each year wonderful views of New York City and the surrounding area. In fact, the 86th floor and 102nd floor observatories offer the two highest vantage points in Manhattan! The art deco building and lobby are beautiful to see too.
Our advice: cut your waiting time by purchasing your tickets in advance. There are even ticket options where you can avoid long waits and automatically be moved to the front of each line.
Alternative Idea: Want a great view with fewer crowds? Try visiting the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. It offers visitors great views of the Empire State Building, as well as Central Park.
3 Comments
Marcela
January 22, 2017 at 11:01 pmIf you want to get a gorgeous cityscape, I really suggest getting to Gantry Plaza in Long Island City . You just need to take the 7th train from Grand Central to Long Island City, and get out on the next stop – Vernon Blvd. Then, after 5 minutes walk, you can enjoy a nice park, a few piers and a fantastic view of Manhattan.
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January 25, 2017 at 11:24 amthank you!
Therie
February 3, 2017 at 7:14 amAll of these tourist spots in New York are truly iconic. I think they will never be unappealing and overrated. Great post! Also, I love your blog’s look and feel.