A Visit to the Empire State Building in New York City
I went to New York for 5 days. Here is what I got up to at the Empire State Building.
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| Photo by Denise Larkin |
The Empire State Building
I visited New York City for 5 days in January 2012. During my time there, I visited the Empire State Building. It's a great way to see the whole of New York City from the top. Most of all, it is interesting to be there to take in everything around you.
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| Photo by Denise Larkin |
When you first visit the Empire State Building, you can choose to go to the NY Skyride. This is a virtual tour simulator that introduces you to the city of New York. You will sit in a seat and it moves whilst you watch a screen that shows you the city. It's the ideal thing to do if you have just arrived in New York City as it gives you some great information on what you can do whilst you are in New York.
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| Photo by Denise Larkin - Inside the Empire State Building |
The History of the Empire State Building
Millions of tourists flock to the Empire State Building every year. It's a popular tourist attraction in New York.
The building opened on May 1, 1931. It became an icon of New York.
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| Photo by Denise Larkin - Inside the Empire State Building |
On the day of the opening, United States President Herbert Hoover turned on the building's lights with the push of a button from Washington, D.C. Later, the following year (1932), the first use of tower lights on top of the Empire State Building was used for the victory of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The time of the building's opening was during the Great Depression in the United States. The offices inside could not be filled so they were left empty for a time.
The First Observation Deck
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| Photo by Denise Larkin |
Once inside the building, you will take the lift to the 86th floor that has an indoor viewing gallery. This is the first observation deck. Outside, you will find binoculars and the most spectacular views of downtown, midtown, Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge and more. It is an amazing view. I will never forget the feeling of being there and thinking of how many famous movies have been made there in the past.
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| Photo by Denise Larkin |
The elevator will take you up to the 102nd-floor Observatory. It is another 16 stories up. It feels strange being up so high, but you must not think of that or you will spoil the enjoyment of seeing the views.
Views
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| Photo by Denise Larkin |
You can walk all around the observation deck outside. There are high railings to protect everyone, so it's completely safe up there.
On the day I was there, it was very windy. The wind was harsh and cold. I couldn't stand outside for too long, so I went inside to look around, taking a break then going back outside to take pictures.
You must have a camera with you when you visit this interesting building. The views are amazing.
More Views
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| Photo by Denise Larkin |
Are You Scared of Heights?
If you have a problem with heights, then you will not like being outside on the top observation deck, especially if it is windy. It can be off-putting, but it is safe up there. Nothing will happen to you!
You will enjoy seeing the beautiful views and you will be fine!
Seeing the Empire State Building From a Distance
I went to another place called the Chrysler building one evening when I was in New York. I took quite a few pictures of the Empire State Building in the distance whilst I was there. It is worth a visit to the Chrysler building. You get a magnificent view of New York from the top. I thought the view from it was incredible and especially, as you can get the Empire State Building in your pictures.
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| Photo by Denise Larkin |
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