It was about 8pm and we decided to see the city from up top of the city. We were warned the we would be standing in line, we were pleasantly surprised. The line was only about a thirty minute wait...so we thought! We bought our tickets and headed to the elevator. We were do excited to get up there. Then...then we got off and stood in another line for a picture to be taken. We knew we were not interested in the picture but could not forgo the line. Finally, 45 minutes later, we were up top. The view is amazing. There were many people up top, but, every one was kind. The view is spectacular. Worth the money, approx. $16.00. The lights of the city are incredible! If only they could get rid of the lines for the pics....We had to stand in line coming back down to view the picture we knew we didn't want!!!

The Empire State Building is one of the most amazing skyscrapers in NYC. It has over 80 floors and a visitor's gallery at the top. You can have a great panoramic view of the whole city from the top.

I, like every other visitor to New York, visited the Empire State Building. The building itself is exactly like you see on TV—it was very tall and looked like a building. It was not that special from the outside, needless to say.

We paid the (rather expensive) admission and then we went up to the top of it in the elevator. This is kind of fun for kids, to get to go for a ride in the big elevator up so high. When you get to the top the view is amazing—it's a beautiful panoramic view of New York City and the skyline. Be sure to take lots of pictures—although there are sort of these little metal grates so you don't fall off, but they make taking pictures more difficult. They also have these view things that you can pay to look into, and they give you an even better view. It's fun to pay for one and then look through and see if you can spot specific New York landmarks that you may have visited or seen.

The top of the Empire State Building is absolutely amazing. I went up there at night, and it's breathtaking to see the city lights from that far up. It was also very windy and fun. You could lean forward and the wind would hold you up. I highly recommend going to the top at night or just anytime.

The Empire State Building observation deck is an excellent vantage point from which to see Manhattan, whether it be by daylight or to see the city lights.

The deck is open from early morning until late at night, with extended summer hours.

Admission prices vary by age, but adults get in for $16. The ticket office was on the 2nd floor of the building.

We only visited the observation deck, but the building also hosted some restaurants and shops, including a post office in case you want to send off some postcards.

The lighting of the Empire States Building varies at different times of the year and depending on the occasion, may be red, white, blue, green, yellow, purple, and more. And, it doesn't have to be a traditional holiday, like Valentine's Day, it may also be lit up to bring awareness to breast cancer, Alzheimer's disease, AIDS, and other causes.