Empire State Building

The Empire State Building: NYC’s Most Famous Building

No vacation in New York City would be complete without visiting the Empire State Building. To take in the best view of the Empire State Building, you owe it to yourself to experience this majestic building from the water with Liberty Cruise NYC. Aboard one of our sightseeing boat tours, you will get an unforgettable view of the Empire State Building. NYC landmarks and attractions are especially impressive when you take them in from the harbor! And with our economical tour packages, you can also take a double-decker bus tour to get up close to this iconic structure.

Empire State Building Facts

Before you book tickets for one of our tour packages, let us share some fascinating and surprising facts that will help you get even more excited about seeing this top NYC landmark. The Empire State Building is 103 stories, and it stands 1,250 feet high without the antenna, which is an additional 204 feet. The Empire State Building location is on 5th Ave. More than seven million man-hours went into the construction of the Empire State Building! At the top of the Empire State Building on a clear day, visitors can see 80 miles in all directions.

Empire State Building History

William Lamb designed the Empire State Building, and construction of the building began in 1930. When it was finished in 1931, it was the tallest building in the world. When the World Trade Center was built in 1973, it replaced the Empire State Building as the tallest building in the world; after the 9/11 attacks, the Empire State Building returned to the top of the list of tallest NYC buildings. Construction of One World Trade Center bumped the Empire State Building from the top of the list of the tallest buildings in New York in 2012.

Visiting the Empire State Building

From your vantage point on New York Harbor aboard one of our sightseeing boat tours, you’ll be ready to take in the impressive Manhattan skyline, which includes the Empire State Building as well as other iconic landmarks such as the Four Seasons Hotel and Goldman Sachs headquarters. You won’t have to ask, “Where is the Empire State Building?” because the building towers over nearly everything else in the skyline. Our guided tours include professional and knowledgeable guides who will share fascinating Empire State Building facts as you cruise around the harbor seeing the sights.

If you’re wondering what is in the Empire State Building, we can help you explore this question as well: Our tour packages include a harbor cruise as well as double-decker bus tours that can take you up close to all of the city’s major sights. Feel free to hop off, go inside to see the observation deck on the 86th floor, then hop back on the next bus to continue your sightseeing adventure!

Make sure that your tour of New York City is both entertaining and educational by booking a cruise on one of our tour boats. Tours leave the World Financial Terminal starting at 11 am every day. Buy your tickets in advance of your visit to New York City to lock in the best price and simplify your vacation experience!