Don't get scammed by the people selling tickets outside. Go at night, a lot less people and a very pretty view. The simulation ride there was OK though not worth the price tag.
Soaring 1,454 ft. (443 m.) above Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the region's #1 tourist attraction & the heart of New York City. Our 86th & 102nd floor Observatories offer the two highest viewing decks in NYC along with unobstructed 360-degree views. On a clear day, you can see five states!