Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Streets, New York, NY
Construction on the world famous Empire State Building began in March of 1930. Taking a mere 14 months to complete, the Empire State Building was built in record time and was a masterpiece of modern engineering. Towering over Manhattan, the Empire State Building was a record breaking 102 stories, measuring 1,470 feet (448 meters) from street level on 5th Avenue to the top of it's television & radio antenna.
The Empire State Building is one of New York City's main tourist attractions, offering a variety of activities for it's visitors. The 86th Floor Observatory is located at 1,050 feet (320 meters) above the city and is open 365 days a year and offers breathtaking 360º views of Manhattan, the outer boroughs and New Jersey. The building also has two restaurants, a sushi bar, coffee shops & more. Thrill seekers can take a ride on The New York Skyride, an independently owned and operated simulated helicopter ride and virtual-reality movie theater. The lobby is home to year-round concerts and art exhibits.
Hotels close to the Empire State Building
Avalon (the) - 16 East 32nd St.
Americana Inn - 69 West 38 Th Street
Carlton On Madison Ave. - 22 E. 29th St.
Broadway Plaza Hotel - 1155 Broadway
Howard Johnson @ Penn Station - 215 W. 34th Street
Bedford Hotel - 118 East 40th Street
Mansfield (the) - 12 W. 44th St.
Iroquois Hotel - 49 W. 44th Street
New York Helmsley Hotel - 212 East 42nd Street
Marcel Hotel - 201 E. 24th Street
New York's Hotel Pennsylvania - 402 7th Ave.
The Quality Hotel Times Square - 157 W. 47th St.
Edison Hotel - 228 W. 47th Street
Tribeca Grand Hotel - 2 Avenue Of The Americas
Best Western President Hotel - 234 W. 48th Street
The Time - 224 West 49th Street
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