Empire State Building

Pros: A New York Landmark that must be seen.
Cons: No views in some cloudy and foggy weather. May have long lines.

Being a New Yorker, I have written about many NY landmarks and have many more to tell about. Of all of them this one can be the most fun and exciting. I have a lot to tell so I am going to give you some real basics first. If you want more information ...

Pros: One of New York City's Visible Landmarks
Cons: None.

The Empire State Building was built in 1930, during the Great Depression. The Depression actually cut the anticipated cost of construction in half to about $25 million dollars. The building stands tall caddy corner from Macy's Department store on 34th...

Pros: Great imagery of the NYC skyline and all of NYC, right in Midtown
Cons: LONG waiting line, admission price high

Located in the heart of NYC's legendary Fifth Avenue is another piece of American history: the Empire State Building.Seriously, you don't come to NYC for the first time and skip the ESB. If you skip it, you might as well forget about Central ...

Pros: Great views, wonderful old building
Cons: Lines can be long, weather must be nice

My husband and I decided to take a road trip up the East Coast for our 1 year Wedding Anniversary and of course, decided to spend a few days in New York. One of our ‘must sees’ was the Empire State Building. As luck would have it, it was raining...

Pros: Again, the tallest building in Manhattan.
Cons: Again, the tallest building in Manhattan.

Today I sent my husband off to war. Today marks the six-month anniversary of the terrorist attacks that turned me into a refugee in my own city. Today is the second-hardest day of my life.

After seeing both planes crash into the WTC from...

Pros: Ethereal views from high above the city
Cons: The winds can be amazingly strong

Okay, okay, so it's the obvious thing to do on a first visit to New York. You go to the Empire State Building, pay a ridiculous amount of money--and all for what? Just to look down over the city? Silly, isn't it. It's not sophisticated. It's not...

Pros: beautiful views in all directions, stained glass at base of building
Cons: outside, enormous waits, some logistical problems

The Empire State Building is an enormous building, not just in height. It takes up the better part of an entire square block, from 34th to 33rd on 5th Avenue and extending most of the way back to 6th Avenue. On the ground floor and in the basement this ...

Pros: The View at Sunset!!!
Cons: Employees, Security?

On our tour of New York City, the Empire State Building was high on my sister's list of "must see" attractions. While it wasn't one of my top 10 to visit, it didn't seem right to miss out on one of the most well known buildings in the world. ...

Pros: The spectacular view. You can still avoid 1 lineup if you know how.
Cons: When I went, a crowded observation deck, long lineups, rude gift shop staff.

After our recent trip to New York city, I started reading some reviews on the Empire State Building and thought I’d put in my two cents worth to save a lot of potential future visitors a lot of grief! More on that later – otherwise you may not ...

Pros: Awesome view, pretty cheap
Cons: "NY Skyrider", Long Waits

When one thinks of New York, a certain number of things pop up in their head, which may include sites, landmarks, buildings, and other such areas of interest. One of these landmrks people know of is the Empire State Building, one of the tallest buildings...

Pros: View, Price, Inspirational
Cons: possible long lines and wait

I have read some marvelous reviews of the Empire State Building. All very much the same (accurate) in regard to location, height, view, etc. Yet, each interestingly unique and different. The Empire State Building has a profound impact on everyone who...

Pros: Americana
Cons: -

If I could pick one place and time for epinion reviewers to get together, it would be on each June 21st, the first day of summer, at the Empire State Building.
The Empire State Building is not the tallest building in the world, or even in New York,...

Pros: Great view, great history and more
Cons: Lines can sometimes get cumbersome

It's not just about height, it's about history. A building with altitude and attitude.

Build during the great depression, this wonder of the world is truly a magnificent place to visit. The trip to the top is tremendous, and it's very few...

Pros: spectacular view
Cons: long line to the top

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

The Empire State Building stands 1454 ft. tall including the antenna. On a clear day you can see a distance of 80 miles. The whole entire building has 73 elevators which takes millions of...

Pros: Get a new perspective on New York. (Especially at night.)
Cons: You'll probably have to wait on line.

I've been living in New York City for several years now, and I still think the top of the Empire State building is the best place to visit in the city. It may not be as tall as the World Trade Center, but I think it has a better view, because you are...