Empire State Building Observation Deck

Talk about things to see in New York??? OMG – the list is literally endless. We even took in a Giants game and it was barely half hour out of New York. The game was great the fans were great. The family found enough in common to enjoy the Intrepid Museum, MOMA, Empire State State Building Observation Deck and the New York Skyride. We ate at Delmonicos (pricey but great, and Two Brothers pizza where we got $1 a slice pizza and it was VERY good. Hey New York, I wish I could live here!
 

NY Skyride: So happy to hear that we have made a New Yorker out of you. Come visit us again. There is so much more of the city left to see!

Name: H Chavez
City: Santa Monica
State: CA

One thing you can always say about this city…there are always things to see in New York! I’m a native New Yorker and the last time I ‘toured’ my own city , I was a young student. So I looked around…OMG! I rented a bike at Bike N Roll, did a walking tour with Uncle Sam’s walking tours, visited for Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum (embarrisingly for the first time). Also went to the Empire State Building Observation deck and the New York Skyride with a Combo ticket. I even managed an hour at the new CSI exhibit which was quite interesting though a bit pricey ( as most NY things are)

Even if you’re a native…this town always has stuff to do!

NY Skyride: Wow! Sight seeing should be your middle name. Also your right there is always something to do in this city for evey kind of budget.

Name: Judy F.
City: New York
State: NY

Just saw the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! WOW!Talk about fun things to do in New York! Always watched it on TV as a kid but never saw it live!! We needed something to do afterwards with the kids so walked south a few blocks and did the Skyride and the Empire State Building Observation Deck, both open on Thanksgiving. New York is truly the city that never sleeps!

NY Skyride: Gald to hear you had a great time. When looking for great family fun NY's only virtual tour is the way to go.

Name: Mark Moore
City: Chicago
State: IL

The Empire State Building in NYC has to be one of the most unique places to visit. Having toured other famous towers, once you’ve visited the Empire Building, you’ll see why it’s one of New York City’s highlights.

I went twice – once to experience it by day and once by night. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? ABSOLUTELY! I could have saved some money if I had the NYC Pass which would have allowed me free admission at least one of the two times. There is nothing more spectacular than getting a real live panorama of the city on a clear night. Also combining it with the Skyride in the building saved time and money by buying a combo ticket.

NY Skyride: We are thrilled to hear of your great experience of saving time and money by purchasing the Skyride + Empire State Building Observation Deck Combo ticket. If interested in visiting us a third time, you can save even more by purchasing your NYC Pass here at our website.

Name: Brad Dolman
City:
State: New Mexico

We toured the city on bicycle (Central Park Bicycle Rental), on foot (Uncle Sams Walking Tours) and by boat (Circle Line Cruises). But we couldn’t afford one of those 15 minute NYC helicopter tours (OMG-have you seen what it costs-yikes!). So next best thing we did was the New York SKYRIDE.

By buying Empire State Building tickets together with the Skyride we saved time and some money too. The guys on the street with the orange buttons and ID’s sell Combo tickets that were very worthwhile. I’m not a roller coaster fan but I enjoyed the ‘tour’ of the moving Skyride. Of course nothing beats the view from the Empire State Building Observation deck (just wish they had some guides up there!)

NY Skyride: Thank you Janice for your great review. And what an expert you are on NYC Sightseeing! We're glad you consider the city's only virtual tour simulator, NY Skyride a top attraction and an affordable and unique alternative to NYC Helicopter tours.

Name: Janice B.
City: Chicago
State:

i love new york city because many of my favorite baseball players are there. the empire state building is the coolest building beacuse i have so many memories there. the first time i went there i was 5 and i met joe torre on the sidewalk and got an autograph. but of course i dont remember it. i also went ontop of the empire state building and saw the whole city from up there. i had pictures but they got deleted from my old computure. the yankees are my heros and i dont know what i would do if i didnt watch them every night at home.

NY Skyride: Thanks for sharing your Empire State Building observation deck memories Natalina! Good luck in seeing the Yankees play in person.

Name: natalina zieman
City: bohemia
State: new york

I remember as a college kid coming to NYC on a New York Student Travel trip. We did a New York City bus tour (I think it was a company called Apple Tours, a double decker bus company now defunct). We also did a 2 hour cruise on the famous Circle Line boats on the Hudson River as well as one or two hours on their neighbor, the historic Intrepid Museum, a converted WWII aircraft carrier.

The trip was very memorable and I am going to repeat the trip with my girlfriend this summer. The only difference is I’m going to buy a NYC Pass. This is a super great deal where you can get over 100 things to do for one set price! I’ll tell you how great it is on another blog.

NY Skyride: New York student travel is always fun and easy with a New York City bus tour. I'm glad your bust trip and your visit to Circle Line Cruises and Intrepid Museum were so memorable for you. And yes! The NYC City Pass is a great way to see multiple NYC tourist attractions in one, two or seven days. Feel free to purchase your passes right here on our website and remember - start your day early. Our virtual tour simulator opens at 8AM and so does the Empire State Building observation deck. Have fun!

Name: Tom
City: Parsippany
State: NJ

Im new to America and when i first saw NYC i was amazed,so were the rest of my family.When i arrived didnt want to leave and i figured out why alot of movies ar set in new york city.

NY Skyride: Thank you for your photo and post Mohmad and welcome to America! Many movies do take place in New York. I encourage you to visit NYC again very soon for two great Empire State Building attractions: the city's only virtual tour simulator the NY Skyride and the Empire State Building Observation Deck; and see why King Kong and so many other classic movies were set at this location.

Name: mohmad barakat
City: elizabeth
State: new jersey

Here is a picture of ME on top of the Empire State Building. This was my first visit to NYC, and I LOVED it!!!

NY Skyride: Thanks for submitting a photo Meagan! We're thrilled to see what fun you had at the iconic New York City tourist attraction, Empire State Building observation deck. Be sure to visit NYC again!

Name: Megan Carrilho
City: San Diego
State: CA

I have a number of children and one of them has always been particularly reserved. I pictured her getting married and having children, not trotting across the globe. Last year she finished high school and this year she has been studying child care. Ten weeks ago she left for Chicago to work on a camp for adults and children with cerebal palsy - with out knowing a single person. Next week she finishes at the camp and heads of for a week in New York - parting from all the wonderful friends she has made at camp. She has worked so hard - as have all of the kids who have been on the camp. Tickets to this game for 4 people would mean that she could take three other people from the backpackers lodge that she is staying at which would be fabulous. I know one of her goals was to go to a serious game while she was in the States. The very idea that this she has left our hometown of Uranquinty with a population of 715 people and landing in New York alone amazes me.

NY Skyride: Thank you for your entry Mollie. How proud you must be of your daughter and her brave travels! I encourage her backpackers lodge to contact us at reservations@skyride.com for group travel discounts to NY Skyride, the Empire State Building observation deck and other NYC tourist attractions during their stay here. Best of luck to winning!  

Name: Mollie
City: Uranquinty
State: NSW

It's been about 6 months we been planning this trip. It's for my daughter 16 th birthday! seeing her smile. Everything about New York sounds fun.. We wanted to go see the Yankees play but the tickets are a little price. As far as now just pictures and planning is the best for us can wait to be there, New York here we go....

NY Skyride: Hi Maria, we hope you have fun in New York City sightseeing!  If you come to the Empire State Building Observation Deck, don't forget to buy your Combo with NY Skyride.  It might save you some time and give you access to to 2 great attractions!

Name: Maria
City: Oceanside
State: California

While researching for Empire State Building tickets I came across this attraction, the Skyride, in the building. After reading some of the reviews we decided to skip it. When we got to the building though, one of the street ticket sellers caught us and talked us into a combination ticket of the Skyride and the Empire State Building Observation deck.

It was a hot day and the seller escorted us in through a separate entrance at the side of the building. He ‘expressed’ us right in to the short Skyride line. When it was over I understood why people didn’t like it. All I can say is it was ok.

But here’s the part I liked best. When we were coming back down from the Observatory, we saw some people who we met when we first got to the building still waiting to go up! The Combination ticket really is a HUGE timesaver.

NY Skyride: Thank you, Brad!  Most people do not realize how much time they are saving because they never see the main ticket line for the Observatory on the north side of the building.  When buying a Combo ticket and entering at NY Skyride, you bypass this part of the line.

Name: Brad O'reilly
City: Snellville
State: GA

I only live 100 miles from New York with 2 younger kids and I was thinking…after the museums, what are fun things to do in New York? I mean I’ve done the Circle Line Cruises, the Statue of Liberty and other activities but I’ve never taken the kids to the Empire State Building in NYC!

So we jumped in the car, parked (actually found a free spot on the street on Sunday!) just one block from the building. Then some guys approach us and start selling us on this thing…the New York Skyride. I’m thinking “Am I being had?” So I figured – they had badges and ID and I used a credit card that I could always dispute and bought the COMBO package of the Empire State Building and the Skyride. One of the claims was we would be able to cut our wait to the famous Empire State Building Observation Deck…and that’s what the kids wanted to do most!

They walked us in the side entrance of the building and before we knew it we were going into the Skyride. All I can say is, it may be a little dated but the kids LOVED it!! It was like those NYC helicopter tours but with out the helicopter ticket price!! After half an hour it was up to the Observatory – we couldn’t have asked for a better day – you could see for miles. My only challenge was that there are no guides and no one to ask any questions…bummer. After half an hour we went back down, had lunch and took a leisurely drive home.

It’s 2 weeks later and the kids are asking to go back!

NY Skyride: Happy to hear you had a great time!  We look forward to seeing you again.

Name: Shelly Goldberg
City: Philadelphia
State: PA

Empire State Building Observation Deck is the first place all my out-of-town friends and family wants to see. So, I always make sure they first see it from a distance with the different color lights and then take them to the top to see the rest of NYC for New York City sightseeing.

Name: David
City: Englewood Cliffs
State: NJ