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Every visitor to the Empire State Building must pass through security screening, so allow extra time.

  Getting to the top
 
 
 

The first line you will encounter is the security checkpoint. The wait for this line will vary depending on how many visitors there are that day. All visitors MUST go through the security checkpoint.

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The second line is for the ticket booth. If the weather is really beautiful, it may take longer, but it is worth the wait.

For visitors with pre-purchased Observatory Tickets (including tickets purchased online): After passing through the security check, proceed straight ahead through the doorway to bypass the ticket purchase line and on towards the line for the Observatory elevators.

For visitors who have NOT pre-purchased Observatory Tickets: After passing through the security check, proceed to the right towards the ticket purchase line. The Observatory ticket booths accept U.S. currency, all American-based travelers checks, and all major credit cards except Diner's Club. After purchasing tickets, proceed towards the line for the Observatory elevators.


The line to get to the top via the elevators cannot be avoided, however. This will vary depending on number of visitors as well.

 

 

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