View of the Empire State Building

The view of the Empire State Building from 33rd Street

In the heart of 33rd Street, you enjoy a very fine view of the Empire State Building, an unmissable skyscraper of New York. The New York audio-guided tour stops here to savour this perspective on one of the most famous monuments in the world.

A viewpoint on the legendary skyscraper

From 33rd Street, the perspective on the Empire State Building allows you to admire at street level the slender outline of the famous Art Deco skyscraper. This viewpoint offers a striking framing of one of the symbols of Manhattan, without having to climb to the top. It is the chance to appreciate the height and the elegance of this monument inaugurated in 1931.

What to see

From 33rd Street, you admire the thrust of the Empire State Building and enjoy a superb framing for the photo. This viewpoint allows you to appreciate the skyscraper as a whole, amid the liveliness of Midtown. It is an ideal stop to immortalise one of the symbols of New York.

Practical information

This viewpoint is discovered from 33rd Street, in Midtown Manhattan, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is an open-air public space, freely accessible at all times, with no ticket office. The view of the Empire State Building is particularly beautiful in the soft light of morning or evening.

From where to admire the Empire State Building from the street?

From 33rd Street, in Midtown Manhattan, which offers a very fine view of the famous Art Deco skyscraper.

Do you need to go up to see the Empire State Building?

No: from 33rd Street, you enjoy a fine view of the skyscraper without having to go up; the observatories offer the view from the top.