Empire State Building

The world's most famous skyscraper and an indelible symbol of New York City, stands proudly in the middle of Manhattan, extending 1,050 feet into the sky. Its 86th floor observatory has welcomed over 100 million visitors since it opened in 1931.

Nearest Subway Stop: 34th Street Herald Square/Broadway (B) D F Q N (W) (R) (V)

Scenes at this Location

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  Photo Copyright RKO 1933
  King Kong
  Starring: Fay Wray
  At the climax of the film, Kong climbs the famous skyscraper with the beautiful Fay Wray clutched in his hands. It is here at the top of the tallest building in New York that the great ape will meet his fate.