I will be in New York City this summer and of course I want to go on top of the Empire State Building. But as I discovered, there are several ticket categories (VIP, VIP Express, Standard) with each being more pricy than the other. Which ticket will get me to the Top the fastest?
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8If you want a great view of NYC, you might consider not climbing the Empire State Building, but instead climbing Rockafeller Center, so you can see the Empire State Building. I have only climbed Rockafeller Center, though, so I cannot offer a comparison of the two.– FlimzyCommented May 29, 2013 at 7:04
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How to climb the empire state building. In reasonable time.– CoxerCommented May 29, 2013 at 11:03
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I am not sure where you have found the types of tickets you have listed but the official site lists 4 different ones.
- Main Deck - 86th Floor general admission (lines and all)
- Main Deck Express - 86th Floor and you bypass the general admission line.
- Main Deck + Top Deck - 86th Floor + 102nd Floor observation decks in general admission line
- Main Deck + Top Deck Express - same as above with preferential treatment for the elevators.
You can also get NY City Pass which will get you Main Deck Ticket included in it.
But as @Flimzy pointed in the comment the Top of the Rock is a better observation deck to visit because it doesn't have fence around the deck like the Empire State building.
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1I've just got back from a trip to NY, and I did Top of the Rock during daylight, and the Empire State at night. The combination worked really well as the city is impressive at both times.– PhilCommented May 29, 2013 at 17:06
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@Phil Personally I'm waiting to see what Freedom Tower would show. I miss the roof deck of WTC 2. :(– KarlsonCommented May 29, 2013 at 18:39
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@Karlson I just looked up the Freedom Tower, I think it will set new standards :)– CoxerCommented May 29, 2013 at 20:07
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