Bona Ventura

Midtown (Koreatown/Herald Square) · New York City

Empire State Building

MonumentMust-see

1931 art deco skyscraper with an open-air 86th-floor deck; the lobby's gold-leaf ceiling murals and the second-floor exhibits on its construction are part of the visit.

Address
20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
Hours
Daily, about 10am-11pm (esbnyc.com, Sept 2026)
Best time to go
Evening, Late night · About 1.5 h
Price
Main Deck (86th floor) from $46; Top Deck (102nd + 86th) from $81; express passes from $87 (esbnyc.com, Sept 2026)
Price level
$$$$
Free entry
Also free for: Kids under 6 free; active military in uniform free

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Sunset slots cost more and are busiest; late night after 10pm is quieter
  • The 102nd-floor upgrade is optional
  • Keens Steakhouse is two blocks away

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The Bona Ventura app

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Coming soon to iPhone and Android.