Visiting the Empire State Building

Feb 16
2009

If you’re in New York, you may want to check out the Empire State Building, one of the tallest buildings in the world.  It rises 1,453 feet into the air and features 102 floors.  From the top, it’s possible to see over 70 miles of New York.  The building is located at 350 5th Avenue, but you don’t need to book New York hotels near the Empire State Building to visit it—a number of subway lines have stops near the building. If you plan to visit the Empire State Building, there are a few things you should consider.  First, there is the weather.  Obviously, you’re going to want to visit the building on a clear day so you can see for miles around.  Check the weather before you head to the building.  Also, remember that the best views from the building are from the outdoor balcony.  Be sure to dress warmly—it tends to be colder on top of the building than on the ground because there’s no protection from the winds.  Likewise, it’s usually warmer in the summer. The Empire State Building offers an amazing view of the harbour, the Statue of Liberty, and more.  During the day, you can see many different buildings and ships.  However, if you visit the building during the night, you’ll be treated to a view of New York City all aglow with thousands of lights.  Both views are amazing.  In fact, you may want to visit the building near sunset so you can see both. Finally, you may actually want to avoid the Empire State Building on holidays.  On the Fourth of July, for example, there are so many people who want to see the fireworks show from the top of the tower that unless you get there really early, you’ll find the building is sold out.  Likewise, Valentine’s Day is the only day of the year that weddings are allowed at the top of the Empire State Building, and it tends to be booked.

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