Enjoy a 360 degree view. Super-fast elevators take you to the 86th floor. There is an outdoor terrace and an indoor dock. The Empire State Building is the most famous skyscraper in New York and manages to take the breath away from anyone who climbs to the top for views of Manhattan. The view seems to be similar to the view from a helicopter. From there you can see and feel the magic and specialness of this metropolis. The observatory on the 86th floor is on an outside balcony.