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Featuring two popular New York City attractions

Year-Round, Seven Days a Week

NY SKYRIDEThe Empire State Building Observatory: The view is spectacular from the 86th floor glass-enclosed pavilion or open air promenade. The top of the Empire State Building is rated by many as Manhattan's #1 tourist attraction.

NY SKYRIDE: Located on the 2nd floor of the Empire State Building, the NY SKYRIDE is New York's only virtual tour simulator and a unique introduction to the city. Experience an exciting IMAX® style adventure story combining high definition digital technology, moving platforms and seats, and an 18 foot high screen!

Discount Package Includes: Up to 32% Savings

Hours: daily 8 AM-2 AM (elevators are continuous, last elevator at 1:15 AM); 212-786-3100

Hours: daily 8 AM-10 PM 365 days-a-year
Children must be 36" or taller to participate on the NY SKYRIDE.

Adults $50
Children (5-11) $19.50

Seniors 65+ should check current regular admission and rail fare and compare with adult package price.

*Admission Ticket
Your LIRR discount package ticket includes an admission ticket that reads: "EMP/SKY." Turn in this portion of the ticket at the NY SKYRIDE Ticket Office to receive two individual admission tickets to the attractions.

NY SKYRIDE is independently owned and operated and is not affiliated with the owner of the Empire State Building or Observatory.

For travel information, see schedules or call: 516-822-LIRR (Nassau); 631-231-LIRR (Suffolk); 718-217-LIRR (NYC).

Travel Information from Penn Station

*Proceed to NY SKYRIDE first to exchange voucher for admission tickets:

Address: Empire State Building, 2nd floor 350, Fifth Avenue at 34th Street; 212-736-3100.

Walking: From Penn Station 34th Street Entrance, walk three blocks east on 34th Street. Use 5th Avenue entrance of the Empire State Building and take the escalator next to Post Office to the 2nd floor. The Empire State Building Observatory is on the 86th floor.

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