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New
York's famous Empire State Building, a New York City Landmark
and a National Historic Landmark, soars more than a quarter
of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan.
Located
on the 86th floor, 1,050 feet (320 meters) above the city's
bustling streets, the Observatory offers panoramic views
from within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding
open-air promenade.
Since
the Observatory opened to the public in 1931, almost 110
million visitors have thrilled to the awe-inspiring vision
of the city beneath them.
Days
of operation: Open daily 365 days a year.
Observatory
Hours: 8:00am to Midnight daily. Last elevators go up
at 11:15pm.
Where:
350 Fifth Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Streets
The
observatory is handicap accessible.