THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER

11-27-2008

Tickets to the World Famous Landmark Make the Perfect Holiday Gift

 

New York City, NY (November 25, 2008) – The Empire State Building (ESB) invites visitors from around the world to come celebrate the holidays at the most iconic, magical place in New York.  Offering unparalleled city views, snowy scenic window displays, a holiday concert series and festive tower lights, the ESB is the perfect way to make this holiday season unforgettable for family, friends and loved ones.

 

Located along Fifth Avenue in the hub of midtown Manhattan, the ESB is an incomparable sightseeing destination.  Open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., the ESB offers visitors the excitement of Manhattan from 1,050 feet above the hustle and bustle of the city that never sleeps. 

 

• Tickets to the world-famous Observatory make the perfect office gift or stocking stuffer and can be purchased online at www.esbnyc.com: $20 (Ages 18-61), $18 (Youth 12-17), $14 (Child 6-11), $18 (Seniors 62+). 
• Not enough time to squeeze it all in?  Give loved ones the ESB Express Pass, which expedites their visit by placing them at the front of each Observatory line, allowing them more time to shop, dine and enjoy the rest of New York ($45 for all ages).
• See festive, wintery snowglobes come to life at the Fifth Avenue Gallery windows in the ESB’s main lobby.  Various snow globes depict four distinct NYC holiday scenes with the ESB as their main feature.  Which one will be your favorite?
• Visitors can also enjoy ESB’s holiday concert series on the 2^nd Floor Visitors’ Center between 10 a.m. and noon on select dates in December.  Performers include Dave Cook Jazz Quartet, Mike Howell Jazz Quartet, String of Pearls Vocal Jazz Trio, Bobby Sanabria e Quarteto Ache Latin Jazz Quartet, Ed Polcer Jazz Quartet and Six Shoes R & B Group.  For more information about performance dates, please visit www.esbnyc.com. 
• Complete your memorable trip with an exclusive ESB souvenir.  Empire: The Store offers unique, one-of-a-kind items such as a Swarovski crystal model of the classic Art Deco building ($600) or elegant Empire State Building stemware (from $20).  Purchase these select objects as personal keepsakes or the perfect holiday gift.
• Throughout the month of December, the Empire State Building will illuminate its iconic tower lights in festive colors to spread holiday spirit and cheer.*

o   In celebration of Chanukah, the building’s lights will shine blue and white. 

o   The ESB will glow red and green not only to celebrate Christmas, but also to serve as a beacon to help guide Santa as he delivers gifts to kids around the world.

 

Please note the Observatory hours will be adjusted on the following dates in celebration of the holiday season: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.); Thursday, December 25, 2008 (10 a.m. – 2 a.m.); Friday, December 26, 2008 – Tuesday, December 30, 2008 (7 a.m. – 1 a.m.); Wednesday, December 31, 2008 (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.); Thursday, January 1, 2009 (9 a.m. – 2 a.m.).

 

New York City comes alive during the holidays, and if you’re visiting from across the pond, across the river or across the country, the Empire State Building is the must-visit destination for a truly unique way to celebrate the season.

 

About the Empire State Building

Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the “World’s Most Famous Office Building.”  With new investments in infrastructure, public areas and amenities, the Empire State Building has attracted first-rate tenants in a diverse array of industries from around the world.  The skyscraper’s robust broadcasting technology supports all major television and FM radio stations in the New York metropolitan market. The Empire State Building was named America’s favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects. The Empire State Building Observatory is one of the world’s most beloved attractions and is the region’s #1 tourist destination. For more information on the Empire State Building, please visit www.esbnyc.com.

 

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