Welcome to the Empire State Building Observatory Store
HMSHost continues its time-honored tradition of welcoming visitors to the Empire State Building’s Observatory Store where they will find a selection of gifts and souvenirs especially designed for this unique venue. Perched on the 86th floor of New York City’s most famous icon, the Observatory Store is the gateway to the spectacular views afforded visitors just outside its doors. The Observatory Store is open 365 days a year, starting at 8 AM (with the exception of Christmas and New Year’s Day when it opens at 11 AM) and stays open as late as 2:00 AM. The next time you are in New York City, be sure to stop in and pick up unique, exclusively designed gifts and souvenirs for yourself and others! In the meantime, we invite you to browse through our on-line store where you will find a fabulous assortment of merchandise sure to bring back fond memories of your favorite stay in New York City.
The Empire State Building was designed by Shreve, Lamb and Harmon Associates, one of New York City’s premier architecture firms. Completed in 1931, the Indiana limestone with granite trim and sparkling steel creates a magnificent reflection in both moonlight and sunlight. The observation deck offers an impressive view of Manhattan, as well as the other four boroughs of New York City and the State of New Jersey. Viewing the sparkling lights of the city from the observation deck at night is a truly unforgettable experience and a “must” on the agenda for many tourists and visitors to the City. The upper 30 floors of the Empire State Building are illuminated nightly from sunset until midnight, often using color schemes in keeping with special events and celebrations.
Did you know the Empire State Building:
• was the site of the John Thompson farm in 1799?
• has a visibility of 80 miles on a clear day?
• can be seen by ships 40 miles out to sea?
• has 6500 windows to wash?
• has 1860 steps from street level to the 102nd floor?
• has 3500 miles of telephone wire in it?
• has an underground foundation 55 feet down?
Click here to visit the Empire State Building website.
The Empire State Building was designed by Shreve, Lamb and Harmon Associates, one of New York City’s premier architecture firms. Completed in 1931, the Indiana limestone with granite trim and sparkling steel creates a magnificent reflection in both moonlight and sunlight. The observation deck offers an impressive view of Manhattan, as well as the other four boroughs of New York City and the State of New Jersey. Viewing the sparkling lights of the city from the observation deck at night is a truly unforgettable experience and a “must” on the agenda for many tourists and visitors to the City. The upper 30 floors of the Empire State Building are illuminated nightly from sunset until midnight, often using color schemes in keeping with special events and celebrations.
Did you know the Empire State Building:
• was the site of the John Thompson farm in 1799?
• has a visibility of 80 miles on a clear day?
• can be seen by ships 40 miles out to sea?
• has 6500 windows to wash?
• has 1860 steps from street level to the 102nd floor?
• has 3500 miles of telephone wire in it?
• has an underground foundation 55 feet down?
Click here to visit the Empire State Building website.