Arrival & tickets
The 86th-floor outdoor deck and enclosed 102nd-floor deck are separate ticket choices. Check the official booking page for the exact package and date.
Operator information ↗New York City · United States
Visit Empire State Building
Empire State Building Observatory. 86th floor, with 102nd-floor upgrade.
Information checked 3 October 2026 (2026-10-03). Reconfirm arrangements with the operator before booking.
Accessibility
The operator identifies a wheelchair-accessible entrance at 20 W 34th Street, ramps, accessible restrooms, lowered viewing walls and service-dog access.
Access and visitor guidance ↗Taking photographs
Editorial tip: choose the outdoor 86th-floor experience for an open-air viewpoint, or the enclosed upper deck for a different perspective. Keep your camera close to glazing to reduce indoor reflections.
Check visitor rules ↗Look at the building, too
Explore the tower’s structural system and project team before your visit. The profile distinguishes architectural height from tip and occupied-floor measurements.
Read the building profile ↗