Question 1

Are Empire State Building tickets available online now?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can book tickets online to visit the Empire State Building. Guests are recommended to prebook their tickets online to get their preferred date and time of visit.

Question 2

What are the different types of Empire State Building tickets?

Accepted Answer

You can choose from among 4 different types of tickets while visiting the Empire State Building. Opt for entry tickets to head to the 86-floor observation deck and the interactive museum with a single pass, or choose to bypass the long lines with skip-the-line tickets, heading directly into the landmark. You can also opt for combo tickets or the NYC Pass if you’d like to experience more of the city.

Question 3

Do Empire State Building tickets include skip-the-line entry?

Accepted Answer

Yes, skip-the-line tickets offer priority entry into the Empire State Building, allowing you to bypass the queues and save time.

Question 4

What are Empire State Building’s hours?

Accepted Answer

The Empire State Building has been following updated operating hours since January 2022, as follows: 10 January to 11 February: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM  12 February: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM 13 February to 11 March: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM 12 March: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM  13 March: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM  14 March to 31 March: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM  14 March to 31 March (Saturdays only): 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM The last elevators will be accessible 15 minutes before closing.

Question 5

How do I get to the Empire State Building in NYC?

Accepted Answer

You can take public transport to commute to the Empire State Building, using the subway or the bus transit lines. Deboard subway at the 34 St-Herald Square station since it is the closest to the Empire State Building. You can use transit lines BXM1, BXM4, M2, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, Q32, QM10, QM18, QM20, or X37, to get to the Empire State Building by bus or voice command “Empire State Building” to the GPS and follow directions if you are traveling by car.

Question 6

What is the best time to visit the Empire State Building?

Accepted Answer

The best time to visit the Empire State Building is during the early morning hours, or right before sunset for the best possible views. The winter months (December, January, February) may not offer the best views as the sky is less clear and the top floor could experience extreme winds; ideally, the best months would be September to November and March to May.

Question 7

Is the Empire State Building wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Empire State Building has facilities to make the visit accessible to wheelchair users.

Question 8

Is photography allowed at the Empire State Building?

Accepted Answer

The Empire State Building does not permit carrying tripods or any professional camera or videography equipment.

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